Question

How do hermit crabs protect their soft abdomens?

Answer 1

Hermit crabs protect their soft abdomens by finding and using empty seashells as a protective shell to cover and hide their vulnerable abdomen. They carry these shells around with them and can retreat into them for safety when threatened.

Answer 2

Hermit crabs protect their soft abdomens by finding and using empty seashells to live in. They carry these shells on their backs, providing a hard protective covering for their vulnerable abdomen. When they outgrow their current shell, they seek out a larger one to accommodate their growing body.