soft-shelled crab

[sumon9999]

edible crab that has recently molted and not yet formed its new shell

[latindictionary]

A soft-shelled crab is a crustacean, specifically of the swimming crab species, that has recently molted its old exoskeleton and is still soft. The entire animal can be eaten, unlike hard-shell crabs. It is considered a seafood delicacy in several cultures, particularly in American and Asian cuisine.