Hermit Crab

Can you see Hermit Crab's eyes?

Hermit crabs do not have a tough protective skin like other crustaceans.

They find empty shells to live in. As they grow too big for the shell they are living in they move out to a bigger shell.

Hermit crabs are very common in rock pools.

You will find them scampering along the bottom of the pool scavenging for food.

If you touch the shell they will quickly hide inside until it is safe to come out.

Hermit crabs are not true crabs.

Worksheet	Information about Hermit Crabs.
Hermit Crabs from Enchanted Learning.

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