Did you know crabs undergo a process called molting? It’s their way of growing bigger by shedding their old exoskeleton and forming a new, larger one! 🦀✨In this rare footage, we witness the incredible molting process in action. The crab carefully wriggles out of its old shell, revealing its softer, new exoskeleton underneath. At this stage, the crab is highly vulnerable to predators, which is why it usually hides during the process. After a few hours to days, its new shell hardens, and the crab
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Crabs moult through a process called ecdysis, which allows them to grow since their hard exoskeleton (shell) doesn’t stretch. Here's how it works step-by-step: Pre-molt stage: The crab absorbs calcium from its old shell and stores it in its body. It also starts forming a soft new shell underneath the old one. During this time, the crab may stop eating and hide to prepare for moulting. Shedding the old shell: The crab takes in water to swell its body, which causes the old shell to crack—usually a
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