hermit crab
Larger Hermit Crab Penises May Prevent Shell Theft
Abby Olena, PhD | Jan 16, 2019 | 4 min read
Members of species with shells they must hold onto for survival have larger sexual tubes than those with less precious private property.
Image of the Day: You, My Green-Eyed Hermit
The Scientist | Jul 14, 2017 | 1 min read
In a delightful turn of events near the South African West Coast, scientists stumble upon a new hermit crab species with distinctively green eyes.
Image of the Day: Cantankerous Crab
The Scientist | May 5, 2017 | 1 min read
Hermit crabs living in broken shells outperform those inhabiting intact shells in fights because they attack more aggressively, compensating for lower muscle strength with vigor.