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The 24 pages that link to Arthropod exoskeleton, each with the reason it gives.

• Insect morphologyNarrower topic: The insect body plan is built around this external supporting structure.

• EcdysozoaBroader topic: Its rigid structure must be shed before an arthropod can increase in size.

• Spider predationRelated: The exoskeletons of many insects challenge spiders’ ability to access soft tissues.

• TagmosisRelated: In many arthropods, exoskeletal plates fuse across segments, making tagmata visibly distinct.

• Mantis shrimpRelated: The shrimp’s limbs and body are supported by a jointed exoskeleton.

• Arthropod appendagesRelated: Appendage joints work within an external skeleton that must also be shed for growth.

• PhasmatodeaRelated: Because the exoskeleton cannot expand continuously, phasmids must molt as they grow.

• AntennaRelated: Antennae are articulated appendages built within the constraints of this external skeleton.

• CentipedeNarrower topic: The exoskeleton constrains growth, so centipedes must molt to increase in size.

• Insect legRelated: Leg muscles pull against its cuticular segments to produce movement.

• Insect locomotionRelated: The exoskeleton provides attachment points for muscles that move insect limbs and wings.

• Raptorial legRelated: It supports and protects the segments that form a grasping leg.

• IsopodaRelated: Isopods molt this external skeleton as they grow.

• Sea spiderRelated: Sea spiders molt this covering as they grow.

• Arthropod legRelated: The leg’s cuticle forms part of the exoskeleton and must accommodate movement at joints.

• SymphylaRelated: Molting this cuticle lets symphylans grow despite their rigid outer covering.

• Archispirostreptus gigasRelated: Its hardened outer covering protects the millipede and must be shed for growth.

• Goliath birdeaterRelated: Its hard exoskeleton protects the spider but limits growth between molts.

• JulidaNarrower topic: Julid growth requires shedding this rigid covering as the animal molts.

• LeanchoiliaRelated: Its fossilized cuticle preserves the segmented outline of Leanchoilia's body.

• UropygiRelated: Like other arachnids, vinegaroons must molt this exoskeleton to grow.

• Animal shellBroader topic: It serves protective and supportive roles but is renewed by molting.

• Arthropod antennaeRelated: Antennae are articulated appendages built from cuticle continuous with the exoskeleton.

• EurypterusRelated: Its preserved outer armor reveals the segmented body and appendages.