An anemone Hermit Crab with anemone living on its shell Can see the two eyes of the crustacean and white anemone on the shell

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Dardanus pedunculatus, the anemone hermit crab, is a species of hermit crab from the Indo-Pacific region. It lives at depths of up to 27 m and collects sea anemones to place on its shell for defence. Dardanus pedunculatus usually attain a maximum size of 10 centimetres (4 in). The carapace is mottled in tan and cream, while the eyestalks are white with red bands. The sexes are similar. The left claw is much larger than the right claw.

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Location: Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Photo credit: © Underwater / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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