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Dardanus megistos
About 10-15 cm large, this species has an asymmetrical abdomen that is concealed in a scavenged mollusc shell carried around.
Native to the reefs in the Indo-Pacific region from Africa to the South China Sea.
As hermit crabs grow, they require larger shells. Since suitable intact gastropod shells are sometimes a limited resource, vigorous competition often occurs among hermit crabs for shells.
Spotted on Jan 10, 2019
Submitted on Jan 10, 2019
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Thanks Ashley 😀
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!