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The hard shell of a lobster is known as the chitin.

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The mollusks with are hard shell are called Abalone's.

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to protect it

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a hermit crab

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an exoskeleton

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carapce

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Carapace

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Q: What is the name of the hard shell of crabs and toitoises?
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What is the name of a hard shell animal?

A hard shell animal? Like a crab or snail?


What is another name for the crabs shell?

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Where did hermit crabs get their name?

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