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Because of the motions of their appendages. The movements are similar to someone playing a violin.
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∙ 14y agohermit comes from the French definition, put off from society. In this case Hermit means put away. Hermit crabs spend all of there day time inside there sheltered area.
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∙ 14y agoThe fiddler got its name because the males move their big claws like they're playing the fiddle.
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∙ 12y agoThese crabs are called fiddler crabs because when the crab is eating it looks like it is playing the fiddle.
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∙ 11y agoGod did it
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What do fiddler eat?
they eat humans fiddler crabs eat other smaller crabs
How do male fiddler crabs attract female fiddler crabs?
by rubbing their big claw on there body
Can hermit crabs live with fiddler crabs?
No, Hermit Crabs and Fiddler crabs require two different environments. The Hermit Crab would drown in the water a Fiddler Crab needs. You can always ask your local pet store if there is any way possible though. Some hermit crabs live on land others live in water even land hermit need two enter salt water , fiddler crabs are brackish or fresh hermit crabs can't breathe in those environments
Are ghost crabs and fiddler crabs the same thing?
Ghost crabs? Well that depense if it is a dead fiddler crab so it would be the same/
Are hermit crabs like fiddler crabs?
yes they are
Are fiddler crabs a chordate?
no
How do fiddler crabs behave?
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What is classification of fiddler crabs?
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Are fiddler crabs mammals?
no they are not
What will you need to maintain the fiddler crabs habitat?
you kill the fiddler crab
What does Fiddler Crab drink?
fiddler crabs drink fresh water.
Why do fiddler crabs change pale at night?
crabs are nocturnal
