What is a hermit crab? There are over 800 species of hermit crabs worldwide, and almost all are ocean dwellers—though people are likely most familiar with the dozen semi-terrestrial species ...

Say hello to Strawberry Claws, a large new-to-science species of hermit crab recently described by Queensland Museum ...

Even figuring out which species of hermit crab you want or need is a bit of a struggle. Despite their size, hermit crabs are a little like dogs. You can’t just get one breed or species and ...

The aptly named green-eyed hermit crab (Paragiopagurus atkinsonae) was discovered while scientists were surveying shallow waters near the West Coast of South Africa. According to a news release, ...

Despite this likelihood, the trade in hermit crabs remains a booming business as people seek out "exotic" pets who won’t pee in the house or vomit on the carpet. There are 500 to 600 species of hermit ...

These are hermit crabs, which don’t make their own shells, but pick up the empty homes of whelks, periwinkles and other sea snails. About 15 species of hermit crab (members of the Paguridae family) ...

In a delightful turn of events near the South African West Coast, scientists stumble upon a new hermit crab species with distinctively green eyes. Amid cuts to federal funding, US universities tighten ...