Hermit crabs are fascinating. Not only do these crustaceans often grow into massive creatures, but they also change shells ...

Hermit crabs are an excellent model organism to ... but their decision-making also takes into account the type of snail shell, its condition, and even its color—a factor that could impact ...

Hermit crabs are an excellent model organism to ... but their decision-making also takes into account the type of snail shell, its condition and even its color—a factor that could impact how ...

Maybe hermit crabs, which molt and exchange their shells every 12 to 18 months, are struggling to find natural sources of protection, the authors suggest. Marine snail shells, their main choice ...

“Instead of being adorned with a beautiful snail shell, which is what we’re used to seeing, (the hermit crabs) would have a red plastic bottle cap on their back or piece of light bulb.

The average human brain contains around 7 grams of plastic, but it’s unclear how this affects us. Now animal studies are ...

In the video, a hermit crab scuttles amongst numerous shells before choosing one to move into. For several seconds, the hermit crab works to align itself with the opening of the empty shell.

You know what a hermit crab looks like. Those beady eyes just slightly sticking up from the shell of a snail make this critter one of the cutest animals you can find on the P.E.I. shoreline (move ...

There are hermits living in the St. Johns River. But before you become alarmed that we have a problem with some folks living in seclusion along the river, I am referring to hermit crabs.

Hermit crabs are social creatures that can make great family pets. Hermit crabs live on land and use empty shells for protection. If you take proper care of them, a hermit crab can be your ...