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The scientific name for a crab is Pediculus pubis.
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It depend's upon the species of hermit crab. There are many different species for example The common hermit crab is called Eupagurus bernhardus.
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∙ 9y agoThe Latin and scientific name for the hermit crab's family is Paguroidea. There are over 500 different species in waters all over the world.
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∙ 13y agoThe purple pincher hermit crab's scientific name is Coenobita clypeatus.
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∙ 12y agoThere are many many genus and species of hermit crabs. if you are talking about the land crabs commonly kept as pets, their genus is called Coenobita.
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∙ 14y agoanother name for a hermit crab
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Hermit crab is an English name what is the hermit crab name in Latin?
Do you mean the scientific name? Land hermit crabs fall under the genus Coenobita and the most common crab is the species Clypeatus.
Where did hermit crabs get there name?
They got there name because they were hermits since they lived and hid in shells thats why they are hermit crabs.
How do hermit crabs get there name?
Well, they live in shells, and when no one is there, they don't come out very often, so they are hermits. And they are related to crabs...so....hermit crabs!
Hermit crabs scientific name?
they dont have a scientic name
How many hermit crabs is too many hermit crabs?
A lot
Are hermit crabs herbavores?
No, Hermit Crabs are omnivores.
Why do you think the hermit crab was given it name?
The hermit crab was given their names because they live in a shell, alone. But hermit crabs are the very sosial and you should buy at least 3 hermit crabs.
What is the other name given to hermit crabs?
another name is hermies
What Enemies Do Hermit Crabs Have?
fish and bigger hermit crabs
Do Hermit Crabs Have Antennas?
Yes hermit crabs have antennas.
Are hermit crabs death?
No hermit crabs are small and friendly
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
