Hermit Crabs

What does the name 'Hermit Crab' refer to?

• Their solitary lifestyle

• The fact that they carry their snail shell with them

• Their ability to live in groups

• Their hermit-like appearance

How many legs does a hermit crab have?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 6

What do hermit crabs use their front legs for?

• Walking

• Climbing

• Holding onto the shell

• Defending themselves and scooping food

What are hermit crabs classified as?

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Crustaceans

• Amphibians

What do hermit crabs do when they outgrow their shell?

• Stay small by molting

• Immediately find a new shell

• Fight another hermit crab for its shell

• Build a new shell

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What is the largest hermit crab called?

• Emperor hermit crab

• King hermit crab

• Giant hermit crab

• Coconut crab

How long can hermit crabs live in the wild?

• Up to 30 years

• Up to 20 years

• Up to 10 years

• Up to 40 years

What type of diet do hermit crabs have?

• Pescatarian

• Omnivore

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

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What happens if a hermit crab is attacked?

• It may lose a claw but can grow it back

• It hides in its shell

• It fights back

• It runs away

How many eggs can a female hermit crab lay at a time?

• 1,000 to 60,000

• 500 to 25,000

• 800 to 50,000

• 100 to 1,000