Satchmo Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 Do copipods/amphipods molt? Every now and then, I see a little pod exoskeleton go floating by. Either that, or it's a dead pod, but it just looks like a shell. Link to comment
BustytheSnowMaam Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 Yes, they're arthropods with an exoskeleton, so they shed. I see the little shells floating around all the time. Tasha Link to comment
tinyreef Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 yep, all crustaceans molt. every now and then i see little empty shells floating by too. soft shell pods Link to comment
DaveESPI Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 They are like popcorn kernels.. everynowand then they get stuck in your teeth..... hehehh no worries... the exo skeletons are Chitin.... it will disintegrate in the tank. Link to comment
Sahin Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 I see them too. I always thought they were dead ones floating about. Learnt something new! Link to comment
Satchmo Posted July 6, 2002 Author Share Posted July 6, 2002 Damn, this new forum has too many options. Thanks to all. That's what I figured they were, but I'm glad to have some confirmation. Now, everyone point and laugh at Dave- the newb with only 27 posts Link to comment
Sahin Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 HAHAHA, didnt notice that. What happened to his usual account or did the system loose his post count? Hehehe, newbie. Link to comment
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