Which developmental constraint directly limits discontinuous growth for arthropods during molting stages?

💡 Explanation

When preparing to molt, arthropods synthesize a new, larger exoskeleton under the existing one, but the rigid old exoskeleton physically limits immediate tissue expansion. Therefore, exoskeleton size constrains physical growth, rather than hemolymph pressure, microbiome establishment, or waste management, each requiring different limiting biological factors.

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