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Hermit crab

life science Maturity 5-7

A hermit crab lives in a shell.

Howland Island NWR and hermit crab (5123997614).jpg
Howland Island NWR and hermit crab (5123997614).jpg
It finds an empty shell to stay safe. The shell protects its soft body.
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Pagurus bernhardus.JPG
This shell is like a little house. It moves its house to new spots. Do you like to play in shells?

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