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Author Question: Explain how hermit crabs are able to survive away from the shore line. What will be an ideal ... (Read 40 times)

leilurhhh

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on: Jul 21, 2018
Explain how hermit crabs are able to survive away from the shore line.
 
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What does decapod mean?
 
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Joy Chen

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Sinus pockets on the ventral surface of the abdomen enable them breath atmospheric air. (gills are still functional and need to remain moist.)

Answer to Question 2

10-legged (not specific to hermit crabs).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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