Hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) on lugworm casts, UK.

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Common hermit crab in Scottish coastal waters. Sometimes known as soldier crab.

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Size: 5117px × 3437px
Location: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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