Coenobita clypeatus mating video and egg fertilization photos
(Click the link to view the video and photos) Stacy’s hermit crabs are mating again!Read More →
(Click the link to view the video and photos) Stacy’s hermit crabs are mating again!Read More →
grav·id: ˈɡravid/ adjective 1. pregnant; carrying eggs or young. Land hermit crabs carry their brood inside of the shell until they are ready to be released into the ocean. We are building image galleries of specific body parts. If you have high resolution, clear photos that you would like to donate to this project please contact us via email: crabstreetjournal at gmail dot com Overview of the anatomy of a land hermit crab (Coenobita)Read More →
written by Vanessa Pike- Russell 2000, updated by Stacy Griffith The life cycle of the land hermit crab is unique. It starts by the release of eggs into an ocean tide pool, where the zoea go through a series of moults and developmental stages. A baby hermit crab zoea will be a part of plankton until it grows and starts to resemble hermit crab form. Once they have developed to maturity, hermit crabs leave their watery home, making the long journey to land to find a shell for the protection of the soft abdomen Once ashore, land hermit crabs go through a metamorphosis, developing modifiedRead More →
From mating to hatching, hermit crab zoea: Newly hatched hermit crab zoea: Read More →
Importance of Seashells in Coastal
The Crab Street Journal: A Testament to Hermit Crab Care and Advocacy Introduction The Crab Street Journal (CSJ) stands as one of the most respected and comprehensive resources dedicated to hermit crab care and education. Since its inception, this website has served as a beacon for hermit crab enthusiasts, providing them with scientifically backed information, practical care tips, and a thriving community for sharing knowledge and experiences. The history, mission, and depth of content offered by the Crab Street Journal highlight its vital role in the broader hermit crab community. History The Crab Street Journal was established in 2001 by a group of passionate hermit
Looking for a fun but easy way to educate and advocate for hermit crabs? We got you! Print this two sided hermit crab coloring page and hand them out on Halloween! The back of the coloring page includes basic care information.
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