She added that when she started the nonprofit in 2019, many of the crabs she encountered were forced to use bottle caps and other debris because of a shortage of shells. To address the issue ...

Polish researchers studied 386 images of hermit crabs occupying these artificial shells. The photos had been uploaded by users to online platforms, then analyzed by scientists using a research ...

A hermit crab wears the top of a broken bottle as a shell. Shawn Miller Pictures and videos of hermit crabs creating new homes from human litter—co-opting anything from Lego pieces to soda cans ...

For one, the plastic hermit crab shells may be more appealing to female hermit crabs. These plastics are generally lighter than traditional shells, and they can even be used as camouflage on ...

Hermit crabs are a decapod crustacean, meaning they have 10 (deca-) legs (pods) along with a hardened exoskeleton or shell. There are about 800 species worldwide with 11 found in Florida.

A marine biologist visiting The Philippines encountered a resourceful hermit crab sporting a plastic scoop as a shell.

Once happy with the placement, the hermit crab gingerly scoots itself out of its brown-striped shell and reveals the lower half of its body, which is usually hidden away.

A hermit crab rescuer is sharing a rare look at the fascinating moment of a hermit crab changing shells. According to SWNS, Angela Sayre, the founder of Crustacean Plantation, a nonprofit ...