Photos: Lady Elliot Island, Great Barrier Reef

By Derek Fung on 25 February 2008

Hermit crab
These crabs are thus named because they live inside mollusc shells. When they outgrow their current shell, they must find a new, larger shell to inhabit. The crabs we encountered were the shy, retiring type, often retreating into the comfort of their shell whilst we were around. We're not sure how they kept themselves entertained whilst in their shell because Lady Elliot Island is without mobile phone or TV reception.

Photo credit: Derek Fung
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FS3

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