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On the beach at Borth

A crab's exoskeleton is a tough, external skeleton made primarily of chitin and calcium carbonate. It provides protection for the crab's soft internal tissues and organs. The exoskeleton is not a static shell; crabs must molt (shed their old exoskeleton) to grow.

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Uploaded on May 11, 2025
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