They included individuals from 10 of the 16 species of hermit crab that live on land, and were found throughout the tropics from Africa to Central America. “We confirm for the first time that ...

There are over 800 species of hermit crabs worldwide, and almost all are ocean dwellers—though people are likely most familiar with the dozen semi-terrestrial species, called land hermit crabs ...

There are land hermit crabs, too. Land hermit crabs are the most common type of pet. They come from warm, tropical climates ...

Soldier crabs are becoming increasingly rare in the capital. Instead of using shells for their homes, many are using garbage.

Researchers said they found 526 hermit crabs had been trapped inside one container ... wildlife populations worldwide, especially on land. "The potential for plastics on beaches and in other ...

From this, the scientists calculated 10 out of the 16 species of of land hermit crabs in the world use plastic waste for shelter, and it's a practice that has been observed in all tropical regions ...

That is perhaps how hermit crabs on beaches across the world feel. Only, they have no voice to speak of their predicament, no means to choose otherwise. Terrestrial or land hermit crabs are ...