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Hermit crab

Paguroidea

Photo by NotZilaArth
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Field Notes

Description:

Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea. Most of the 1100 species possess an asymmetrical abdomen which is concealed in an empty gastropod shell that is carried around by the hermit crab.

Habitat:

Reef, beach

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PublishedJune 27, 2011

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