Arthropods-Crustacea Hermit Crabs

Hermit Crabs

Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea, distinct from the true crabs in the infra-order Brachyura. Most hermit crabs salvage empty seashells to shelter and protect their soft abdomens. There are about five hundred known species of hermit crabs in the world; although they are mostly aquatic, there are also some terrestrial species. A number of species, most notably king crabs, have abandoned seashells for a free-living life; these species have forms similar to true crabs and are known as carcinized hermit crabs.

There are several species of hermit crabs that are common in the marine aquarium trade. These omnivorous or herbivorous species are useful in the household aquarium as scavengers, eating algae and other debris.

The scarlet hermit crab, or red reef hermit crab (Paguristes cadenati), is a handsome and interesting species with a bright red body and yellow eyestalks, and stays rather small (about 2-5 cm / 1-2 inches across). Smaller species of a similar passive nature include the zebra hermit crab (brown legs with white bands), the red-tip crab and blue-legged crab.

PLEASE ALLOW 1 - 2 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY

Description	Price	Select	Quantity
Hermit Crab Bath Salt 2.6 oz. - Each	$ 3.50
Hermit Crab Food 1.76 oz. - Each	$ 4.50
Hermit Crabs - Each (2 wk notice)	$ 9.00
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