What are the predators and enemies of a hermit crab?

Answer 1

Hermit crabs have very few natural enemies and are in the most danger of being attacked by other hermit crabs. There are a few predators of marine hermit crabs, like squid and octopus who can crack the shells in their beaks. But for the majority of land hermit crabs, they are fairly safe.

Answer 2

Hermit crabs are invertebrates, which means they do not have a backbone. Instead, they have an exoskeleton. They also can have many different colors. For example, they can be red, brown, or have purple dots or patterns. They also have ten jointed legs. The two front legs have large claws attached. The hermit crab has a flattened body, antennas and two eyes that are at the end of stalks. They have a soft, twisted lower body that stays hidden inside the shell for protection.

Its enemies are sea birds, fish, octopuses, crabs, and other hermit crabs.

How They Protect Themselves

The crab fights off other crabs with its claws, which are also known as chelipeds. Their main defense is to crawl back into their shell and they use their claws to block the entrance.

Answer 3

fishm, pelokens, and other birds if need more info look up mckennafrandsen

Answer 4

dog and cat eat hermit crab at home