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Yes crustaceans do molt because they have exoskeletons meaning they have and outer shell. I believe. every 2 years or months they molt out of their shells. in other words, they leave their shell
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∙ 13y agoHermit crabs, both marine and land molt. Smaller crabs will generally molt every couple of months while a larger crab will molt once or twice a year. The time this takes also depends on the size of the crab, with a larger crab taking longer. If you have hermit crabs be sure to have bigger shells for them to switch to after a molt.
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∙ 12y agoYes!
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Do male fiddler crabs molt?
All animals with exoskeletons, including crabs, molt.
Do crabs molt there shells?
yes they do?
What animals undergo molting?
Birds and reptiles both do. Some insects and arachnids molt. Birds molt feathers from time to time. Reptiles molt their top layer of skin. Animals with exoskeletens, such as hermit crabs, also molt.
How do hermit crabs molt?
they use their muscles
Why do horseshoe crabs molt?
because they feel like it
Can hermit crabs molt upside down?
yes
How do crabs grow?
Crabs grow out of their shells and they also shed their skin to do that. Meaning they molt their skin.
Do hermit crabs molt claws and legs?
yes acoshonly
Are hermit crabs invertabrates?
Yes, they must molt in order to grow.
Do hermit crabs leave there exoskeleton in there shell after they molt?
No, when they molt their underground, so they get out of their shell, molt, get back in their shell and eat the exoskeleton. You have to let them eat it because it has the nutrients it needs.
Are hermit crabs invertebrates or vertebrates?
Invertebrates, because they need to molt to grow. Hermit crabs molt underground and can stay there for weeks to months to learn more about molting please follow the link below this answer. Thanks ;)
Do hermit crabs legs come off?
Yes, crabs legs can come off if they do they will grow back when they molt so don't worry!
