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Hermit Crab

decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroide

Description:

A Hermit crab of big size found on the beach of contoy island, Hermit crab vary in size, this is a big hermit crab, but bigger ones can be found. crabs can bite with its pincer but they are harmless.

Habitat:

The hermit crab lives in a shell they spent more time on land ( jungle or shore ) than in the water. or thats what I think..

Notes:

Sorry for any wrong spelling.

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Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Spotted on Oct 19, 2010
Submitted on Aug 22, 2011

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