What Is a Hermit Crab?
There’s a lot to love about hermit crabs. Take a closer look at these amazing critters!
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Life Science
Plants and animals have basic needs and different life processes.
Plants and animals change as they grow and have different life cycles.
Organisms have physical characteristics and processes that help them survive.
Key Words
crustacean
decapods
protects
1.
What makes a good home for a hermit crab?
2.
A hermit crab curls up in its shell when it is _____________.
3.
Why do hermit crabs move into new shells?
4.
What might it mean if you see a lot of hermit crabs gathered around a shell?
5.
Hermit crabs need shells because part of their body is ______________.
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