Why is a hermit crab called hermit?

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2007-04-11 00:17:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

Because they live in little cave-like shells by themselves. They resemble a person who has isolated himself from society in that regard.

2007-04-11 00:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

They have no permanent shell (home) like other creatures. They move from one abandoned shell to another as they grow.

2007-04-11 00:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋