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What they are: When crabs shed their exoskeleton in order to grow a new shell, what remains are soft shell crabs. The soft new shell becomes leathery within hours of molting and fully calcifies after two to three days. Fishermen catch the vulnerable crabs before they molt and place them in saltwater tanks. As soon as they shed their shells, ... (Full article: 263 words)
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