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2007-02-17 08:29:20 · 4 answers · asked by toni lee 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Hermit crabs don't always live by themselves! They don't even live in their own houses...
The Hermit crab has a very soft shell and is therefore defenseless against the normal predators that feed on crabs. Hermit crabs occupy sea shells that have been left vacant by the death of the previous owner (often a periwinkle).
In a large shell you will sometimes find two Hermits, which is kind of contrary to their names!.
2007-02-17 08:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Gordon B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about the kind that lives on land that you buy in pet stores, the answer is no. They live in groups, and love company most of the time.
2007-02-17 10:20:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name is a bit deceiving eh?
2007-02-17 09:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by JJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are actually highly social
2007-02-17 13:27:58 · answer #4 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋