Anemone Hermit Crab
| Scientific Name: | Dardanus pedunculatus |
| Species: | Hermit Crabs (Diogenidae) |
| Other names: |
Crustaceans, Anomura Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Sea Anemone Hermit Crab, Anemone-Carrying Hermit Crab, Anemone Carrier. |
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Anemone Hermit CrabUploaded by: @blogie in September 2011
Photographed at: Angel's Cove, Talicud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
Also known as Crustaceans, Anomura Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Sea Anemone Hermit Crab, Anemone-Carrying Hermit Crab and Anemone Carrier.
Found nocturnally on coral and rocky reefs with sand and rubble areas. During the day can be found under dead coral slabs and rocks.
Its shell is planted with one or two commensal sea anemones to deter predators.
Striped body, blue green eyes.
They feed on fish, invertebrates and each other!
Length - 5cm
Depth - 0-40m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Anomura crabs are considered false crabs, they have a longer abdomen and the back legs are modified or reduced so hardly noticeable.
These crabs include the hermit crabs and squat lobsters.
Many thousands of species live worldwide in sea water, fresh water and on land.
Hermit crabs change their shells regularly but only when they find a larger and newer shell to feel safe in!
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