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Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pendunculatus) The anemone hermit crab attaches anemones to its own shell, as an extra protective measure. Anemones are tapped and stroked until they detach from the substrate, at which point it is introduced to the gastropod shell. Nick Hobgood on Flickr

Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pendunculatus)

The anemone hermit crab attaches anemones to its own shell, as an extra protective measure. Anemones are tapped and stroked until they detach from the substrate, at which point it is introduced to the gastropod shell.

Nick Hobgood on Flickr

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