Lobster moult: image 6 of 10

The common European lobster (Homarus gammarus) moulting, image 6 of 10

Homarus gammarus; the common european lobster. Image 6. Continuing to draw itself back the claws and legs can be seen being pulled through the top of the discarded internal skeleton.  Also notice the tail is also being forced out by the pressure of the internal water being displaced from the carapace.

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