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Do crabs have an exoskeleton

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A crab's exoskeleton is essential for protecting it from hungry predators.

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Yes. do you think so who says it comment who don't think don't comment ok that's how thin you right only 32 people can comment bye succers

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they have got scales and fins located outside the body

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The Carapace is the top shell, the underside is plated, as too are the legs, pincers and claws.

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The shell of a crab is its exoskeleton.

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Yes, they do.

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