Having an exoskeleton can be beneficial because it provides strong protection against predators and helps prevent water loss, which is great for survival. However, it can also be a disadvantage since it limits growth and requires animals to molt, or shed their exoskeleton, which can make them vulnerable during that time.
Snails and beetles have exoskeletons. Hypothesize the advantages and disadvantages of having an exoskeleton rather than a backbone. Explain your answer in one or two sentences
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