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Colour Variations in the C. variabilis (Australian Land Hermit Crab)
Coenobita variabilis, commonly known as the Australian land hermit crab, earns the name variabilis from its highly variable colouring. This unique species displays an impressive range of colours, making each individual truly distinctive. Colouration develops through a combination of genetics—passed down through generations of wild hermit crabs—and diet. Certain nutrients play a significant role in pigment development, with compounds such as anthocyanins and tannins contributi

thehappyhermie
Feb 242 min read


Common Hermit Crab Myths
Let's break open some of the biggest Hermit Crab related myths spread around the Hermit Crab community! I'm sure you've heard or read...

thehappyhermie
Oct 26, 202311 min read


