Question

What is integument? Describe the structure of Insect Integument.

Answer 1

• Insect body wall is called as Integument or Exoskeleton. • It is the external covering of the body which is ectodermal in origin. • It is rigid, flexible, lighter, stronger and variously modified in different body parts to suit different modes of life.

Answer 2

integument is the natural covering of an organism or an organ such as it's skin ,husk,shell,or rind