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Dardanus pedunculatus
The hermit crabs of this family have formed a symbiotic relationship with the anemone Calliactis polypus. The anemone attached to the shell provides camouflage and protection while the anemone benefit by getting food from the crab. By moving around the reef, the Anemone hermit crab also help the anemones disperse. When the crab find a new shell, it transfers the anemones to his new home. Source: http://www.aquariumslife.com/crabs/anemo...
Indo-Pacific
Spotted scurrying around during a dusk/night muck dive at Secret Bay, Batangas at a depth of 5m.
Spotted on Oct 30, 2011
Submitted on Nov 22, 2011
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