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Hermit Crab

Pagurus Samuelis

Photo by rbumrbum
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Field Notes

Description:

Gray body and legs with bright blue stripes (white if young) at leg tips and red antenna. Often uses but isn't limited to using disregarded Black Turban Snail shells.

Habitat:

Tide pools.

Notes:

Does not just use one species of snail shells.

Reference Links:

Pagurus samuelis

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PublishedAugust 31, 2015

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