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Most only do so in larval/juvenile stages, when it's time to grow. Some arthropods such as tarantula females continue growing and molting until death. Also, when damage has occurred (torn off leg for example) molting can be induced earlier to develop and grow new appendages. :)

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Arthropods periodically shed and discard their exoskeletons as they grow in a process called?

Ecdysis, commonly known as molting. During molting, arthropods shed their old exoskeleton and form a new, larger one to accommodate their growth. This process is essential for arthropods to maintain their size and continue their development.


What is the process called when arthropods have an exoskeleton which they shed as they grow?

Arthropods molt (moult) in a process called ecdysis. It is necessary for growth because of the inflexibility of the exoskeleton. The old shell remnants are called exuviae. Note that the term 'anthropod' should not be confused with 'arthropod'; anthropods are humans or humanoids and do not moult in the canonic sense.


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How do arthropods grow bigger?

Arthropods grow bigger by shedding their exoskeleton in a process called molting. After molting, the arthropod secretes a new, larger exoskeleton, which allows it to grow until the next molting cycle. This process continues throughout their lifespan, enabling them to increase in size.


What happens when an arthropod grows and its exoskeleton doesn't?

they shed thier exoskeleton for a new one


Why do arthropods undergo molting as part of their life cycle?

Arthropods undergo molting to grow because their exoskeleton does not grow with them. Molting allows them to shed their old exoskeleton and grow a new, larger one.


What is the name of the process in which an Arthropods shed its exoskeleton and forms a new one?

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What is the shedding process of a lobster called?

The shedding process of a lobster is called molting. During molting, the lobster sheds its hard exoskeleton in order to grow a new, larger one. This process allows lobsters to grow and regenerate damaged parts of their exoskeleton.


What happens to arthropods during molting?

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Do ants molt?

no ants don't molt because they are living things mean they are like us we don't malt so they also don't molt Yes, ants molt. They have a hard exoskeleton which they must shed several times in their lives to grow.


What color are Crayfish when they first shed their exoskeleton?

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What happens to the exoskeleton when an arthropod grows?

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