Instead of growing a natural shell of its own, the recluse crab makes utilize of a used shell for protection. It often shares this “home” with other animals such as sea anemones, barnacles, and worms.
Hermit crabs are scavengers on the seashore and seabed. They contrast from the true crabs on account of they make a point not to have a fifth pair of walking legs. Their fourth pair of legs is very small and can be seen only when the animal is removed from its snail shell home. This pair of legs grips the inside of the shell and holds the animal in place.
