. The common objects of the sea shore : including hints for an aquarium. Marine biology; Marine animals; Marine plants; Aquariums. 178 HERMIT CRABS. defenceless, and which are forced to seek an artificial defence in lieu of natural armour. These creatures are generally called Hermit Crabs, because each one lives a solitary life in his own habitation, like Diogenes in his tub; and some- times go by the name of Soldier Crabs, on account of their very pugnacious habits. The species here given is the Common Hermit Crab {Paguriis Bernhardus), and the particular in-. HERMIT CRAB. dividual is inhabit
. The common objects of the sea shore : including hints for an aquarium. Marine biology; Marine animals; Marine plants; Aquariums. 178 HERMIT CRABS. defenceless, and which are forced to seek an artificial defence in lieu of natural armour. These creatures are generally called Hermit Crabs, because each one lives a solitary life in his own habitation, like Diogenes in his tub; and some- times go by the name of Soldier Crabs, on account of their very pugnacious habits. The species here given is the Common Hermit Crab {Paguriis Bernhardus), and the particular in-. HERMIT CRAB. dividual is inhabiting a whelk-shell, a domicile that is in great request when the creature grows to any size. Hermit crabs may be found plenti- fully on the coasts, of all sizes, and inhabiting all kinds of shells, from the trochus to the whelk;. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Evans, E. , wood-engraver; Stone, Robert King, former owner. DSI. London : Routledge, Warnes & Routledge . ..
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