Which of the following statements about exoskeletons is false?
A) During molting, the old exoskeleton is reabsorbed and a new exoskeleton forms.
B) A clam shell is an exoskeleton.
C) The arthropod cuticle is secreted by a layer of cells just below the exoskeleton.
D) The inner layer of the arthropod exoskeleton is used for muscle attachment.
E) The arthropod exoskeleton is a continuous covering that is thinned at the joints.

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During molting, the old exoskeleton is not reabsorbed; instead, it is shed, and a new exoskeleton is formed underneath.

Which of the Following Statements About Exoskeletons Is False