References:
Social context of shell acquisition in Coenobita clypeatus hermit crabs. Randi D. Rotjana; Jeffrey R. Chabotc and; Sara M. Lewis. Behavioral Ecology. April 20120. doi:10.1093/ beheco/arq027
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Hermit crabs have evolved sophisticated social strategies to exchange resources so that everyone benefits
References:
Social context of shell acquisition in Coenobita clypeatus hermit crabs. Randi D. Rotjana; Jeffrey R. Chabotc and; Sara M. Lewis. Behavioral Ecology. April 20120. doi:10.1093/ beheco/arq027
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Add CommentGreat story. Do hermit crabs use scent to locate empty shells?
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