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they're shells; which come from the ocean.
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There are many types of crabs in the sea.Most of them have shells made out of chitin.however hermit crabs have shells made out of calcium carbonate where do the shells come from?
Hermit crabs are scavengers. Litterally. They scavange for food and they scavange for houses. When they outgrow their old shell they look for a larger abandoned shell. Their shell is not grown by them. It used to belong to a shellfish.
Why are crabs different colors?
Crabs are different colors because there are different species of crabs. They will also come in various sizes as well.
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!
How many crabs does it take to equal 1 cup?
That depends on the crabs. They come in many sizes.
How are crabs and fish alike?
no because crabs come out of water and live and fish when the are out of water they die
When do crabs come out?
In the summer
What crab lives in the ground?
Blue land crabs, hermit crabs, purple land crabs, and Halloween crabs are a few crabs that live on land. They burrow during the day and sleep then come out and eat during the night.
Is it ok if hermit crabs come out of their shells?
As hermit crabs grow and increase in size they need to come out of their shell in order to find a larger shell to live in.
How do hermit crabs get there name?
Well, they live in shells, and when no one is there, they don't come out very often, so they are hermits. And they are related to crabs...so....hermit crabs!
Does bree have crabs?
Yes. To the extent that if you come in direct contact with her, you and your next 3 generations in your family will obtain crabs.
What is the sub Arctic houses made of?
it is made of crabs and iron that they make on land but then they trow it in the ocean so that they can live in it.
What type of habit do crabs live in?
Crabs tend to live close to beaches and during low tide they come out to play :)
