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The crab's exoskeleton helps and supports its body. It protects the soft body of the crab. It is also waterproof, so it will protect it underwater, too.
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How does a crabs outer shell help it survive in its habitat?
Why does a crab she'll help it survive in his habitat
What is the strongest part of a crab?
its exoskeleton
What type of skeleton does a crab have and how does it help the crab?
An Exoskeleton - external skeleton. Stops it getting omnomed
What is the same about a crayfish and a crab?
They are shellfish, they have an exoskeleton.
What is a crabs body structure?
what is the body structure used for protection of a crab
Is a crab a vertebae?
No, crabs have an exoskeleton so they do not need a backbone.
What are some types of exoskeleton?
Is a crab, snake ,shrimp, and arthropods
Does a crab have an external or external skeleton?
A crab has an external hard shell, and is an invertebrate.
A crab's hard shell is an example of exoskeleton true or false?
TRUE
How does the crabs exoskeleton help it survive?
The arthropods are invertebrates that means that they don’t have a vertebral column to support their body that is why they have an exoskeleton which gives support to their body. The exoskeleton provides support for tissues and organs and protects the organism from predators.
How might the segmented body of arthropods help them survive?
It might help them survive because the segments allow flexiblity and mobility to get away from predators or chase prey. And the segments also mean that the strength of the exoskeleton is not comprimised
When must arthropods molt?
When it grows to big for its exoskeleton, like a hermit crab.
