Hermit crabs are small crabs that carry shells on their backs, both for a home and for safety. But with shells being harder ...

A West Australian businessman licensed to collect and sell thousands of hermit crabs as pets rejects criticism he is a threat to the crustacean's population.

Hermit crabs scuttling along the UK's coastline may be bolder than they appear, especially those with more sensitive claws, according to new research from the University of Plymouth. The study ...

A hermit crab claw, as seen under a scanning electron microscope. CREDIT: Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC).

Researchers from the University of Plymouth explored how differences in the sensory abilities of hermit crabs influenced how long it took them to recover after being startled. In one ...

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Gastropod shells occupied by hermit crabs are an important attachment substrate for epifauna, and these shells are often damaged. The present study aimed to characterize the epibionts and extent of ...

Hermit crabs are fascinating. Not only do these crustaceans often grow into massive creatures, but they also change shells throughout their lives. Their appearance can vary depending on the size ...

Hermit crabs are classified as “national natural monuments” in Japan and protected under Japanese law. It’s unknown why the three men were transporting the crustaceans.