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Caterpillar molting (ecdysis) is always nothing short of a spectacle to witness, but it’s even cooler when a rare non-native slug caterpillar is doing it. Behold: Monema flavescens, aka the denki mushi! At the beginning of the video, you can see the young denki mushi performing a pumping motion in order to build air pressure between its old and new skin. Not long after, the pressure splits the old exoskeleton towards the front, and the denki mushi quickly crawls its way out. The video is sped up

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

From the Natural World - Arthropod Molting