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Exoskeleton
-a tough, thin, waterproof layer outside the body
-may contain chitin or calcium carbonate
-has to be shed and replaced to allow growth of
organisms.

ENDOSKELETON
-rigid frame within the body
-made of bones and cartilage
-grows in size as the organism grows

HYDROSTATIC SKELETON
-grows in size as the organism grows
-fluid in cells and body is an important part of
skeleton.
-pressure of fluid on body wall supports and
maintains body shape.