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Where does a hermit crab lives?

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A hermit crab lives in saltwater or brackish water near the shoreline. Hermit crabs can also be kept as pets and live well in special tanks.
There are several sub-species of the Hermit Crab (more akin to the lobster family) and they can be found in every ocean.

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