Lead author Ari Drummond, a PhD researcher at the university, said: "I was especially intrigued by how hermit crabs use their claws and antennae when re-emerging from their shells.

Avert your eyes! The naked hermit crab. Igawa et al. 2017 And yet it is clearly the case that the crabs and coral have managed quite successfully to strike up a deal.

This hermit crab is in his home. You can see he doesn’t have space,” she explained in Spanish while holding up the crab still inside the pipe, as reported by The Dodo.

Once a hermit crab finds a shell it likes, it will ensure it’s the correct fit before transferring itself. The animal will then pull itself out of the old shell using its front legs/claws before ...

Hermit crabs are crustaceans that are between 0.5 to 16 inches in length depending on the species. They are usually reddish, orange or brown in colour and have ten legs and two large claws.

Thieving hermit crab attempts to steal another’s shell A thieving hermit crab was caught on camera trying to steal the shell of a fellow crustacean. The marine creatures use sea shells to protect ...

Environment Animals These hermit crabs shack up inside living coral instead of mere shells When your roommate is also your room. By Mary Beth Griggs Published Sep 22, 2017 1:12 AM EDT ...

But like a hermit crab encountering a humdrum shell, Laidre says he’s gonna leave that one alone. “For me, I’m much more curious about how forms of animal architecture and remodeling in the ...

The study reveals that tiny hair-like structures called sensilla on the crabs' claws help them assess their surroundings and decide when it is safe to emerge from their shells. Crabs with more of ...

Once a hermit crab finds a shell it likes, it will ensure it’s the correct fit before transferring itself. The animal will then pull itself out of the old shell using its front legs/claws before ...