User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter: World Discussion/@comment-24734669-20191205022115/@comment-24857712-20191206021725

I'm sure I'm just assuming, but arent most insect carapaces soft after moulting or hatching? Like Xeno came from a cocoon so i'm guessing the carapace was still soft and translucent. As Safi, the carapace is now hard?