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1. kho (kho@shitposter.club)'s status on Monday, 12-Feb-2024 13:21:47 JST kho

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   🚨 ARTHROPOD OF THE DAY 🚨
   
   The hermit crab differs from other animals in the Crustacean family because part of its body lacks a hard shell. Their abdomens are soft and unprotected, which makes them vulnerable to predators. Thankfully, these creatures can hide their soft abdomen inside of the shells of other creatures. The end of their abdomen is specially designed to wrap around and grip the coiled central columella of snail shells.
   
   Ecuadorian hermit crab is one of the smallest hermit crab species. These little crabs grow to less than 1 inch in length.
   
   Ecuadorian hermit crabs have four walking legs as well as a small and large pincer. They are quite active and can move more quickly than Caribbean hermit crabs. This species has oval-shaped eyes and the tips of their walking legs are darker in color than the rest of the leg. These crabs are typically tan in color but can also be found in bright colors like yellow or orange.
   
   The Ecuadorian hermit crab is very particular when choosing its shell. They tend to prefer shells that have a wide, round aperture.
   
   One thing to know about this and other hermit crab species is that they can be very long-lived. Ecuadorian hermit crabs have been known to live 30 years or more.