Question

why does molting occur?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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Answer 3

to make way for new growth is the direct answer

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

yepppp

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

if it diddent molt it wont grow

Answer 8

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

Answer 9

thank you both.

Answer 10

no prob

Answer 11

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Answer 12

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