CHAPTER VI.. Exuviation of Crustacea (the Phenomena of Crabs, Etc.,

EXUVIATION OF CRUSTACEA (THE PHENOMENA OF CRABS, ETC., CASTING THEIR SHELLS).

The Tower of London--A crustaceous armory--The author's experience on the subject--Reamur and Goldsmith--Rejected shells of crabs--Anecdote--Hint to the young aquarian--Exuviation described from personal observation in several instances--Renewal of injured limbs--Frequency of exuviation--Effect of diet on crustacea--Exuviation arrested--Exuviation of the Hermit crab--How the process is effected, 109