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Hermit crabs get their name by being of the crab family. The hermit part is because of how they live in a shell, alone. But they are very social creatures and live in the wild in hoards. A hermit crab should never be bought alone, being alone makes them get stressed and die easily.

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Where did hermit crabs get there name?

They got there name because they were hermits since they lived and hid in shells thats why they are hermit crabs.


How do hermit crabs get there name?

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Hermit crabs scientific name?

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Do Hermit Crabs Have Antennas?

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Are hermit crabs death?

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What is the other name given to hermit crabs?

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Can hermit crabs live with fiddler crabs?

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