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I think that shrimp live with the hermit crabs.
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Do hermit crabs have bones?
No, hermit crabs like many other creatures have exoskeletons.
What are special about hermit crabs?
They live in other creatures shells
Are hermit crabs sea creatures?
hermit crabs are not true crabs, but are more closely related to shrimps. I read it in a book!Hermit crabs are more closely related to squat lobstersand porcelain crabs than they are to true crabs.Adding on to that, yes, Hermit crabs are very similar to true crabs. They are closely related, but not as closely as the aforementioned creatures.
What is special about the hermit crab?
They live in the abandoned shells of other creatures, and change them as they grow. The asymmetric size of the hermit crabs claws is remarkable.
Do hermit crabs live in groups or by itself?
Hermit crabs are very social creatures. if you own one, you should get another on because they hate being alone. I have six and they talk to each other a lot.
What are the hermit crabs preditors?
sea birds, fish, octopuses, crabs, and other hermit crabs
Why do hermit crabs take other creatures shells?
HERMIT CRABS TAKE OTHER CREATURES SHELS SO THEY CAN PROTECT THEMESELFS BECAUSE THEY DONT HAVE SHELS OF THERE OUN THEY USE IT SO THEY CAN HIDE FROM OTHER CREATURES THAT WANT TO EAT THEM SOME EVEN USE ENEMENI WHITCH IS A KIND O SEA PLANT THAT STINGS U WENE U TOUCH IT THE APLY IT ON THE SHELS THEY FIND
Can hermit crabs get diseases from other crabs?
They sure can.
What do long clawed hermit crabs eat?
Small fish, plankton, and other hermit crabs
Does anything eat a hermit crab?
other hermit crabs..
When a hermit crabs legs fall off can you still leave it in with the other hermit crabs?
yes but if u do make sure the other crabs don't eat it!
Can you keep hermit crabs with other animals in the same habitat?
Very few. Because hermit crabs need to remain stationary to molt they need to be kept with their own kind to avoid being cannibalized. Some owners do add rollie pollie bugs to their crab tanks as cleaners and that has proven to be quiet successful.
