. Natural history. For the use of schools and families. Zoology. Fig. 241.—Shrimp and Prawn. V 530. iThe Hermit Crabs, Fig. 242, are very peculiar both in their conformation and their habits. The crus- taceous covering in the case of these animals is confined to the upper part of the body. The lower part of the body, being uncovered, needs protec- tion, and the animal se- cures this by inserting its tail into some empty shell which it finds. This it drags about with it as it wanders in search of its food. When it is alarmed, it withdraws itself wholly into its portable house, closing the mouth
. Natural history. For the use of schools and families. Zoology. Fig. 241.—Shrimp and Prawn. V 530. iThe Hermit Crabs, Fig. 242, are very peculiar both in their conformation and their habits. The crus- taceous covering in the case of these animals is confined to the upper part of the body. The lower part of the body, being uncovered, needs protec- tion, and the animal se- cures this by inserting its tail into some empty shell which it finds. This it drags about with it as it wanders in search of its food. When it is alarmed, it withdraws itself wholly into its portable house, closing the mouth of the shell with one of its claws. As it grows it is obliged to seek. Fig. 242.—Hermit 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 Hooker, Worthington, 1806-1867. New York, Harper & Brothers
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