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Because every year as lobsters grow they have to shed their shell and grow a new one. The soft shell lobster's are aka "new shell" lobsters, and they haven't had time to toughen up their shell. Hard shell lobsters are aka "old shells" because they shedded a long time ago, and their shell has had almost a year to harden up.
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Is the lobsters shell its skin?
yes the Lobsters Exoskeleton (Shell) is its skin.
Do sharks eat lobster?
sharks don't eat lobsters because of thelobsters hard shell and the sharks soft mouth/body.
What supports a lobsters body?
its shell.
What are some soft bodied animals that usually have a shell?
Soft bodied animals that usually have a shell include clams, oysters, and mussels. Some others are squid, octopus, and crustaceans.
What are a lobsters protective features?
its claws and shell
Does lobsters have 1 shell or 2?
only one
Do lobsters eat their young?
Lobsters typically don't eat their own young, but they will eat baby lobsters from other parents. Lobsters often eat their old shell.
Does a gopher tortoise have a hard or soft shell?
it has a soft shell
Do lobsters shed their claws?
Yes, It is called molting. Crabs do it too. They loose their shell and are soft and it takes up to 10 days for the new shell to harden. * yes they can
Why do lobsters need a hard shell?
so they dont get killed
Why do hermit crabs have shell?
Hermit Crabs are crustaceans like crabs and lobsters, however they have a soft very vulnerable body that is somewhat coiled upo itself. To protect this soft body from predators or any other threat, they use a hard shell. They can also retreat completely into this shell, which also helps predators from being able to pry them out.
Does a butterfly have a shell or soft a soft shell-less body?
It's body is not soft, it has an exo-skeleton
