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What senses do hermit crabs depend on?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/5/2022

their eyes mostly detect light changes and movement (like a bird overhead trying to eat them). they also use the senory hairs on their legs, and their anntenas for smell, taste, and touch. no one really knows if they can hear that i know of.

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∙ 15y ago

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What is the scientific name of hermit crabs?

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How many hermit crabs is too many hermit crabs?

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Are hermit crabs herbavores?

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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?

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What are the hermit crabs preditors?

sea birds, fish, octopuses, crabs, and other hermit crabs

Can hermit crabs kill moon crabs?

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Can cats eat hermit crabs?

yes

Do hermit crabs use meiosis?

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Is salt bad for hermit crabs?

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