Symmetrical Hermit Crab Facts: NOT TWISTY | Animal Fact Files
A symmetrical hermit crab is a hermit crab that does not have a twist to its tail! They use different objects for their homes and sometimes leave their shell. Learn more symmetrical hermit crab facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!
Scientific Name:
Scientific Name: Family - Pylochelidae
Range: oceans worldwide
Habitat: tusk shells, bamboo, mangroves, pumice stones, etc.
Size: average 10mm long
Diet: whatever is available, likely scavengers
Threats: likely larger animals such as fish
Lifespan: unknown
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Symmetrical Hermit Crab VS HERMIT CRAB 0:00
Symmetrical Hermit Crab HABITAT 0:27
Symmetrical Hermit Crab HOMES 1:03
Symmetrical Hermit Crab DIET and THREATS 1:47
Symmetrical Hermit Crab LIFE CYCLE 2:24
Thanks! 3:03
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