St Piran's Hermit Crab

Brief close up of St Piran's hermit Crab in shell.

  • Image ID 56096199
  • Production Year 2021
  • Length 00:00:05
  • Production Company Hydro Motion Media
  • ResolutionHD
  • FormatMP4
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Synopsis

St Piran’s Hermit Crabs (Clibanarius erythropus) are rare in the UK, having returned to the southwest English coast after disappearing in the 1980s. They are more prevalent in southern Europe. They use empty sea snail shells and are shy, often retreating when threatened.


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Hydro Motion Media