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no difficulty in bearing its weight. In addition to
covering the insect's body, it is strong but very
flexible. It can move as the muscles inside
the insect's body expand and contract.
This makes the insect very
fast-moving, and also redu-
ces the impact of any blows
from the outside. This spe-
cial substance also prevents
water from entering; neither
can fluids inside their bodies
escape. They are less affect-
ed by heat and even by ra-
diation. Their exoskele-
ton's color generally
matches that of their sur-
roundings, though. It
may sometimes be
shiny, to deter ene-
mies.
Scientists and de-
signers have dreamed
of being able to produce
chitin artificially. Since HARUN YAHYA
the First World War in
particular, designs for ve-
hicles produced using
chitin have been made. (ADNAN OKTAR)
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