The analysis revealed that the bolder hermit crabs have more sensilla located on the claw’s surface. Additionally, more ...

If you have ever looked closely into a rockpool along the U.K. coastline, you may have been lucky enough to find a tiny ...

The study reveals that tiny hair-like structures called sensilla on the crabs' claws help them assess their surroundings and ...

Two titans of the tide go claw-to-claw in a rematch you don’t want to miss! It’s the ultimate crustacean clash as the hermit crab and mantis shrimp face off in a battle for dominance beneath the waves ...

Microscopic claw hairs help hermit crabs sense threats and make quick decisions, revealing a link between anatomy and ...

Once a hermit crab finds a shell it likes, it will ensure it’s the correct fit before transferring itself. The animal will then pull itself out of the old shell using its front legs/claws before ...

Introducing Strawberry Claws, a new-to-science species of hermit crab with the rosiest legs and claws you ever did see.

Angela Sayre, the founder of Crustacean Plantation, shared a video of a hermit crab changing shells in Florida to help raise awareness about shell shortages.

Hermit crabs scuttling along the UK's coastline may be bolder than they appear, especially those with more sensitive claws, according to new research from the University of Plymouth. The study ...

Researchers from the University of Plymouth explored how differences in the sensory abilities of hermit crabs influenced how long it took them to recover after being startled. In one ...