Nettle Bay; The Caribbean Hermit Crab, A Soldier’s Armor

The Caribbean Hermit Crab; A Soldier’s Armor

The “soldier crab” has impressive armored claws which come in handy during self-defense against predators.

These multi-functional claws are also used like forks to pick food up and typically, the larger claw (the left one), acts as a front door to bar off the entrance to their shell.