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Hermit crab pinchers, or claws, differ in size due to their asymmetrical nature, which is typical for many crab species. Generally, one claw is larger and more robust, used for defense and handling food, while the smaller claw is more agile, aiding in manipulation and foraging. This specialized adaptation allows hermit crabs to effectively manage their environment and threats while maximizing their feeding efficiency. Additionally, the size variation can also reflect the individual crab's species, age, and habitat.
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How many pinchers does a hermit crab got?
Answer: 2. One big one for holding and one small one for ripping.
Is it bad to put a new small hermit crab with a big hermit crab?
no we had over ten hermit crabs in one cage and they were all fine.:) since they are both different sizes you should keep an eye on them but you shouldn't worry because hermit crabs are very social animals.
What to name a hermit crab?
Hermit Crab Names 1. Shelly 2. Crabby 3. Hermie 4. Biggie 5. Tiny 6. SuperCrab 7. Mr. Pinchers 8. Ms. Pinchers 9. Pinchers 10. Pearl 11. Shellman 12. Cutie 13. Teeny 14. Mr. Crabs 15. King Crab 16. Princess 17. Sammy 18. Aqua 19. Marina 20. Sweetie Hope this helps! :)
How does a Hermit Crab grow?
there skin grows and then they change their shells so make sure you have plenty of shells in different shapes and sizes
What is hermit crab scientific name?
It depend's upon the species of hermit crab. There are many different species for example The common hermit crab is called Eupagurus bernhardus.
What does a hermit crab grow in to?
a hermit crab
What are the different types of hermit crabs?
Here is a page with descriptions and pictures of a few different species of land hermit crabs. http://www.hermit-crabs.com/species.html The most common land hermit crabs: Coenobita cavipes Coenobita clypeatus, Caribbean hermit crab (this is the most common) Coenobita compressus, Ecuadorian hermit crab Coenobita Rugosus Rug land hermit crab Coenobita perlatus, strawberry land hermit crab Coenobita variabilis, Australian land hermit crab Coenobita Brevimanus Indo land hermit crab Here are some marine hermit crabs http://www.public.coe.edu/departments/Biology/hermit.html Other Crabs: Birgus latro, coconut crab Ciliopagurus strigatus, Halloween hermit crab Clibanarius tricolor, Blue legged hermit crab Pagurus bernhardus Pagurus pollicaris, flat-clawed hermit crab
Does a hermit crab have blood?
yes they do have blood so becarefull dont throw it hard it can bleed also did you ever get hurt by pinchers if you have a hermit crab just buy a crab spray and if it piches you hard spray or wear garden gloves or mittings hope i helped!! and also wanna know more about them go on moreinfermation.webs.com thank you
What eats a hermit crab?
What is a Hermit Crab's predator?
Why is my hermit crab naked?
Your Hermit Crab is not naked it is just molting into a different shell,mostly a bigger one.So don't be suprised if he/she is "naked".
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 :)
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.
