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Anemone Hermit Crab - Dardanus pedunculatus This Anemone Hermit Crab - Dardanus pedunculatus collects Anemone, hence its name, to decorate its shell as a way for defence. Anemone hermit crab,Cebu,Crab,Dardanus pedunculatus,Geotagged,Hermit Crab,Malapascua,Philippines,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Anemone Hermit Crab - Dardanus pedunculatus

This Anemone Hermit Crab - Dardanus pedunculatus collects Anemone, hence its name, to decorate its shell as a way for defence.

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The Anemone hermit crab

''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.

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Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Dec 6, 2016. Captured Apr 7, 2016 18:34 in Unnamed Road, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines.
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  • DSC-RX100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 37.1mm