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2. Which animal(s) can molt their exoskeleton?

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Some animals that can molt their exoskeleton include arthropods such as insects, crustaceans (e.g. crabs, shrimp, lobsters), and arachnids (e.g. spiders, scorpions). This process is known as ecdysis, where the old exoskeleton is shed and a new one is formed.

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