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No, hermit crabs do not have a backbone. They are invertebrates, which means they lack a spinal column. Instead, they have an exoskeleton made of chitin that provides support and protection for their bodies.

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Does a hermit crab have a back bone?

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How did the hermit crab gets its name?

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