Hermit Crabs tend to live in the upper tidal areas of tropical beaches and can often be found grouped in the shade of shrubs and rocks.

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Hermit Crabs tend to live in the upper tidal areas of tropical beaches and can often be found grouped in the shade of shrubs and rocks above the high tide mark.

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Location: Mbudya Island, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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