A mad scientist in a movie has breed 50m tall insects, however in reality it would not be particularly effective at crushing the protagonist. Which of the following reasons would LEAST contribute to the inability of this creature to exist.

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Their tracheae would not supply sufficient oxygen to such a large organism.

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Their increased size results in rapid dehydration.

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The weight of their exoskeleton would likely crush the insect.

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The metabolic and energetic cost of producing such a large exoskeleton.

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