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Hermit crab molting is a very important part of your new little friend’s life and is vital if he is to grow and even replenish damaged or lost limbs. It refers to shedding of the exoskeleton and formation of a new exoskeleton. I know a lot of new owners really worry about the molting process and are concerned if they have had their crabs for a while and no molting has occurred.
As a rule, crabs will molt about once a year, although smaller crabs may molt more frequently. The following site will give you more information about molting and other important topics related to hermit crabs. :)
http://www.hermitcrabcenter.com/hermit-crab-molting/
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What is the scientific term of shedding?
Molting
The term molting refers to the?
shedding of exoskeletons
What is the term used for an animal that changes the color of its fur depending on the season?
Molting.
To what does the term coed refer?
to what does the term coed refer
The term molting refers to?
In reptiles - it's the process of sloughing (shedding) the outer layer of skin.
What is a sentence for molting?
The molting lava started flowing from the volcano. This is an example to the word molting.
When is the goose's molting period?
Molting is the term that is given to the 8-10 week flightless period when geese shed their outer wing feathers and regrow new ones. Molting occurs between mid-June through August; and most birds are able to fly again by mid-August.
How do you pronounce molting?
The word molting, aka: a dog is molting, this is pronounced like mole-ting.
How do you use molting in a sentence?
My penguin is not molting, penguins do not molt.
How do you spell molting?
That is the correct spelling of "molting" (also moulting).
What does a penguin do when it is molting?
Replacing its feathers
What would happen if a hermit crab dug a hole in the sand and went in it?
Nothing really. It is probably molting or just trying to get some shade. Look up " What should you do when your hermit crab is molting? " for what to do when your hermit crab is molting. Or just type in " molting " to know what molting is.
