Hermit Crab In His Shell
by Sandi OReilly
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Hermit Crab In His Shell
Artist
Sandi OReilly
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Photograph - Photograph, Photography
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Found this hermit crab during a trip to the beach, it has washed up so was able to capture this beautiful shell with his claws sticking up. Most species have long, spirally curved abdomens, which are soft, unlike the hard, calcified abdomens seen in related crustaceans. The vulnerable abdomen is protected from predators by a salvaged empty seashell carried by the hermit crab, into which its whole body can retract. Most frequently, hermit crabs use the shells of sea snails (although the shells of bivalves and scaphopods and even hollow pieces of wood and stone are used by some species). The tip of the hermit crab's abdomen is adapted to clasp strongly onto the columella of the snail shell. Most hermit crabs are nocturnal.
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Mary Lou Chmura
Wow, Sandy this is such an outstanding capture, color, light and details are all exquisite! L&F
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture, Sandi! Gorgeous detail, sunlight and shadows! Fascinating creature and composition! L/F/FB
Alana Thrower
Love the detail, light and color in this beautiful capture! Also love that the crab is home! l/f/fb/g=/t/p
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