The Land Hermit Crab is one of the larger members of the family, They spend little time in the sea but still use mollusc shells for protection.
The Land Hermit Crab is one of the larger members of the family, They spend little time in the sea but still use mollusc shells for protection
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Location: Mbudya Island, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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