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| Tidal
hermit crab Diogenes sp. Family Diogenidae updated Mar 09
Where seen? This little hermit crab is commonly seen on many of our shores, on silty or sandy areas and among seagrasses. Sometimes in groups of many individuals, even when the tide is not very low. Features: Body about 1-2cm long. Body and limbs not very hairy. Colour grey, brown or white without obvious markings. The left pincer is usually much larger than the right, especially in males. Some, especially larger hermit crabs may have one or more sea anemones on the shell. Human uses: Hermit crabs have become popular pets and these are usually taken from the wild. Hermit crabs, however, belong in their habitats and not in our homes. More about the impact of keeping hermit crabs as pets. |
 Changi, Aug 05  With a sea anemone on its shell. Changi, Jun 05 |
They come in all sizes from tiny ones you can hardly see,
to larger ones.
 A moult from a Tidal hermit crab Changi, Jun 07 |
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Tidal hermit crabs on Singapore shores
 Changi, Apr 05  |
 Changi, Aug 05 
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 Changi, Jun 05  |
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