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Most people are saying shell, but they're wrong! The correct answer is internal/external skeleton depending on if it is molted or not.

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Do crabs have an exoskeleton called?

a shell


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What is it called when hermit crabs chang shells?

Simply, a "shell change".


Do crabs shells fall of?

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What is the difference between soft shell and hard shell crabs?

Soft shell crabs are soft and are eaten with the entire crab. Soft shell crabs are actually hard shell crabs that have shed their shells to allow for growth. Shells do not grow with the crab. Crabs retain a soft shell when they shed their hard shells; then that soft shells begins to harden-up as the crab grows.


What is a list of animals that have a protective shell?

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When are soft shell crabs in season?

Soft shell crabs are in season May through July.


What is a crabs shell for?

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What is a shell home to?

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How are hermit crabs protected when they have no shell?

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