Science: Exoskeleton (Information and science experiment)
Ever seen a spider in a cupboard just to find out that the spider left behind it's skin? Well we call that skin it's exoskeleton.
What is a exoskeleton?
The exoskeleton is a hard cover that supports and wonderfully protects the bodies of some types of animals. It is also known as the outside skeleton of certain animals. This is especially relevant to the animals without backbones. The insects are the group of animals with exoskeletons that are the largest.
The exoskeleton of the insects are made of chitin. Some animals like crabs, lobsters, shrimp, spiders etc also find themselves with an exoskeleton that are also made of chitin.
Types of exeskeleton
- Chitin Exoskeleton
- Calcium carbonate exoskeleton
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Video to watch about the exoskeleton
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Science activity
You will need the following:
- Glue
Instructions:
- Spread the glue over your arm or your hand.
- Let it dry.
- Peel of the dried glue.
4.What do you see?
Nature is amazing!
Let your children go out and explore!!
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Good post, my nature lovers muyukai that good luck friend
Beautiful
it is a life that breeds from various kinds of animals. from the first time the creature came out to the earth through its mother. from there the beginning of its development of life little by little so big and can be the parent. and can give offspring. and continuously growing as he can survive from other animals that prey on him
We have a rather large carpet snake living at our grandmothers house, we have found it’s skin a couple of times over the years, it’s fascinating.
What is that ant doing in the top picture?
It's being a gatgogga.