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Arthropod

life science Maturity 7-9 Vital Level 3

Many animals have hard shells.

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Cicada climbing out of its exoskeleton while attached to tree.jpg
These shells cover their bodies. They help keep the animals safe. When they grow, they shed the old shell. They grow a new one inside. Can you find a bug today?
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Protaetic cuprea ignicollis 2023-03-22 IZE-066 zoom.jpg

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 14.6 | Vital Level 3