Where does a Hermit Crab Live?

A hermit crab, unlike other crabs, does not have a protective shell to cover its soft body. To protect itself from being preyed upon, a hermit crab uses empty snail shells. Often a fight breaks out between the crabs to occupy an attractive snail home. Sometimes the crabs eat up the snail to take possession of its shell. One species of hermit crab enters into partnership with sea anemones. The crab stays in the shell, while the anemone lives on the top of the shell. The crab provides the sea-anemone with transport and, in return, gets an extra shield against the enemy.

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