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Here’s How Hermit Crabs Swap Shells Like It’s Nothing

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 and ...
Fast Company

Hermit crabs are using plastic pollution as shells

Land hermit crabs have been using bottle tops, parts of old light bulbs, and broken glass bottles as shelters instead of shells. Polish researchers studied 386 images of hermit crabs occupying these ...
Yahoo

Don’t toss that crab shell. A substance found in it could be key to renewable energy, researchers say

BALTIMORE — At summertime backyard feasts, crab shells are just a barrier between hunger and satisfaction. Marylanders smash the crustaceans’ protective casings with wooden mallets, pick out the tasty ...
The Florida Times-Union

These fascinating crustaceans live a shell of life in the St. Johns

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. Some of you ...
The Baltimore Sun

Don’t toss that crab shell. A substance found in it could be key to renewable energy, UMD researchers say.

At summertime backyard feasts, crab shells are just a barrier between hunger and satisfaction. Marylanders smash the crustaceans’ protective casings with wooden mallets, pick out the tasty meat and ...