Hermit crabs are omnivorous scavengers ... coming partly out of their shells so the male can transfer a sperm packet to the female, which fertilizes her eggs. She later carries her eggs to ...

There are a few factors, the researchers say. For one, the plastic hermit crab shells may be more appealing to female hermit crabs. These plastics are generally lighter than traditional shells ...

It’s not surprising to learn that hermit crabs live their happiest lives when they’re in habitats that closely mimic their ...