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They are arthropods and invertebrates; having no internal skeleton, they require an exoskeleton. They are basically underwater cockroaches (actually, they share more similarities with scorpions).

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It protects and supports the animal body. The shell is also waterproof, so if the crab goes in the water, it will still protect it from underwater predators.

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The exoskeleton helps the crab to protect itself from hungry predators, and it protect and supports the animal body.

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it is hard

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