Question

b) What covers the body of a prawn ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The entire outer surface of the body is covered by hard exoskeleton. The body is distinctly divided into two parts— cephalothorax and abdomen.

Answer 2

Answer: exoskeleton

Explanation:

Prawns are actually crustaceans which are related to crabs and lobsters. They belong to order Decapoda.

The prawn body is divided into two segments -

A. Cephalothorax

B. Abdomen

The body of prawns is covered by a chitinous exoskeleton, normally consisting of 19 segments.

Prawns are generally omnivores and essentially scavengers. Few are planktivores and also vegetarians. Others may feed on aquatic small insects and even other tiny animals.

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