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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why does molting occur?

OpenStudy (tywower):

an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth.

OpenStudy (tywower):

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OpenStudy (tywower):

to make way for new growth is the direct answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a animal that molts means that the animal is making more room for its new skin

OpenStudy (tywower):

yepppp

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but why does it happen i understand how but not why.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if it diddent molt it wont grow

OpenStudy (tywower):

without molting they won't be able to having nice lush skin or feathers, becaus ethey can lose the feathers or have messed up dry skin that needs to be renewed

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you both.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no prob

OpenStudy (tywower):

medal plssssssssss

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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