Animals have evolved crab-like bodies at least five times throughout history, a process known as carcinization.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On the shores of Okinawa, Japan, an American photographer witnessed something amazing. Hermit crabs were crawling into plastic ...

On the shores of Okinawa, Japan, an American photographer witnessed something amazing. Hermit crabs were crawling into plastic bottle caps, using them as their home instead of shells. Illegal ...

Japanese researchers have described a new species of sea anemone that appears to share a mutually beneficial relationship with hermit crabs. The pale pink sea anemones, now named Paracalliactis ...

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Kumamoto University-led team identifies Paracalliactis tsukisome sp. nov., revealing a rare example of co-evolution in the deep sea Researchers from Kumamoto University and collaborating institutions ...

MARBLEHEAD, MASS. (WHDH) - Architect Tom Saltsman has put his special set of skills to work each Halloween to dress up the garage at his Marblehead home in larger-than-life costumes. This year’s ...

The European green crab, commonly found in the Long Island Sound, is becoming a beloved culinary dish known for its sweet, rich and complex flavor. But unlike other types of standard seafood fare ...

"I have seen them on East Beach, San Luis Beach, and Seawolf Park. Really they are everywhere on the bayside," Canizalez told Chron. "The day of the video, I would say thousands that we seen." ...

Hermit crabs have hard claws and legs, but soft abdomens they stick inside abandoned mollusk shells. (Photo by Gail Karlsson) I enjoy having hermit crabs in the yard. They are cute and fun, and come ...

Sanibel beaches are home to a very special little creature that can be found in all different species of shells. They can be easily spotted in shallow water areas near the shore, especially when ...