Yes, crabs do shed their shells just like snakes and insects.
Moulting is an important process for crabs since their hard exoskeletons do not expand with them, needing them to shed their shells to grow.
It is a critical stage in crab life, requiring their delicate, susceptible shell to harden while still being necessary for development and survival.
The process of breaking down its old shell, releasing enzymes, and pumping up bodily fluids, which can take hours to days.
Young crabs moult more frequently, multiple times per year, while adults moult once every several years.
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