This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The hermit crab, contrary to their namesake, is actually a social animal that can be found in groups of 100 or more. They get their namesake due to their tendency to recoil into their shells, when threatened. There are approximately 1,100 known species of hermit crabs that can be found […]

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