Why does molting occur?

Molting occurs in all animals with exoskeletons, due to the fact that such animals cannot grow bigger than their shell without replacing their shell with a bigger one. That is the general idea

Answered by icedraptor88 | 2024-06-10

Molting occurs in animals with exoskeletons because their rigid outer shell does not grow. To accommodate growth, these animals shed their old exoskeleton and create a new, larger one. This process is controlled by specific hormones and is crucial for their development and survival.
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Answered by icedraptor88 | 2024-12-26