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Crab in Grave Danger After Molting Its Shell

Crabs and other crustaceans cannot grow in a linear fashion like most other creatures. They are forced to shed, or molt, their shell and grow a new one. The process lasts approximately 15 minutes, and having cast off its heavy armor, the emergent crab is in a vulnerable position. This video captures the fascinating molting process, as well as the immediate aftermath when this unfortunate and unprotected crab encounters a sting ray. (Footage By YouTube/Pink Tank Scuba/Storyful via Getty Images)
Crabs and other crustaceans cannot grow in a linear fashion like most other creatures. They are forced to shed, or molt, their shell and grow a new one. The process lasts approximately 15 minutes, and having cast off its heavy armor, the emergent crab is in a vulnerable position. This video captures the fascinating molting process, as well as the immediate aftermath when this unfortunate and unprotected crab encounters a sting ray. (Footage By YouTube/Pink Tank Scuba/Storyful via Getty Images)
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Credit:
Storyful
Editorial #:
1328663777
Collection:
Storyful
Date created:
August 07, 2015
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License type:
Rights-ready
Release info:
Not released.ÌýMore information
Clip length:
00:03:47:00
Location:
Victoria, Australia
Mastered to:
MPEG-4 8-bit H.264 HD 1280x720 29.97p
Source:
Storyful
Object name:
103621