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scarlet hermit crab in a cat's eye turban shell

This is a blue eyed scarlet hermit crab "dardanus megistos", new occupying force of this cat's eye turan shell "turbo petholatus".

He has two eyes at the end of peduncles and two sensistive mobile antennas that gives him the perception of its environment. he also has two clips, including a bigger serving for his defense, to capture prey and to close the entrance to his shell.

His life depends on this shell as it protects its soft abdomen that is his weak point. He spends part of his time looking for empty shells to expand his living space.

ISO 200, 150mm, f-25, 1/250 s.

image reference
20081030-766
location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
date
30/10/2008
scarlet hermit crab in a cat's eye turban shell