The crab's carapace splits in the back and the crab backs out of it. After absorbing water and swelling to a larger size, the new carapace will harden.
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FWC Facts:Red tides are not always red. They can appear greenish, brownish or even purple in color. The water can even remain its normal color during a bloom.
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