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Hermit crab

Dardanus calidus

Description:

They live in a shell which protects them from predators. Without their shells, the hermit crab's abdomen is vulnerable, the abdomen is long, spirally curved, and soft.

Habitat:

They live in saltwater on rocks and other things

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Jonny
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Jonny

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Jul 20, 2012
Submitted on Nov 13, 2012

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