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Hermit Crabs are soft-bodied creatures. Because they don't grow their own shells (like other crabs do) - they need to 'borrow' a discarded shell for protection. When they get too big for the she; they currently occupy - they seek out a larger one, and 'move in' - leaving the old shell behind (perhaps fro a smaller Hermit crab to re-use !
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What are three sentences for the word seashell?
The seashell was very pretty.She held the seashell to her ear and got nipped by a hermit crab living inside it.The paint was called "Seashell Blue".
The relationship between a shell and hermit crab?
A shell provides protection and shelter for a hermit crab, which uses it as its home. The hermit crab carries the shell on its back and can move to a larger one as it grows. This symbiotic relationship benefits both the hermit crab and the shell.
What does hermit crab have?
Hermit crabs have seashells that they wear for protection and one large claw. They have eye stalks and small mouths.
What does a hermit crab grow in to?
a hermit crab
What eats a hermit crab?
What is a Hermit Crab's predator?
How did the hermit crab gets its name?
It's term 'hermit' is not because it doesn't like other hermit crabs. The hermit crab actually loves being with other hermits. It is called hermit crab because it is only one hermit crab in the shell. It's term 'hermit' is not because it doesn't like other hermit crabs. The hermit crab actually loves being with other hermits. It is called hermit crab because it is only one hermit crab in the shell.
How do you take care of a Jamaican hermit crab?
If it is a hermit crab, then it is like any other hermit crab, so just take care of it as you would to a regular hermit crab :)
What symbiotic relationship does a hermit crab and a sea anemone share?
Usually the anemone will attach itself to the shell of the hermit crab for transportation as well as the ocassional food gathering. And the hermit crab recieves protection from the anemone through the use of the anemone's natural ability of stinging things that get too close.
What symbiotic relationship is between Sea anemone and Hermit crab?
the hermit crab attaches the anemone to its shell as protection from the big fish with the sharp teeth and octopuses and squids and you know what else is a hermitcrab YOUR MOTHERR:P
How small can a hermit crab get?
a hermit crab can be from 1cm - 17.5cm in length!
What is the opposite of hermit crab?
The opposite of a hermit crab is a social butterfly.
What are the families of the hermit crab?
hermit crab family always helps
