Hermit Crab (Noun)
Meaning
Small soft-bodied marine crustaceans living in cast-off shells of gastropods.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hermit crab scuttled across the sandy ocean floor, its eyes darting back and forth as it searched for a new shell to call home.
- As the tide came in, the hermit crab retreated into the safety of its shell, sealing the opening with a protective membrane.
- Hermit crabs are known to form symbiotic relationships with certain species of sea anemones, which provide them with protection from predators.
- The hermit crab's soft body was vulnerable to predators, but its ability to quickly withdraw into its shell made it a difficult catch.
- In the coral reef, the hermit crab was just one of many creatures competing for food and shelter among the colorful sea fans and sea whips.