Hermit Crab Beside a Tower of Brain Coral
A hermit crab resting in its spiral shell sits beside a large dome of brain coral on a vibrant sea reef.
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Hermit Crab and Brain Coral Reef
A hermit crab sheltered inside a curved spiral shell crawls along the ocean floor. Next to the creature rises a massive dome of brain coral growing on the underwater reef.
Marine Biology of Hermit Crabs and Coral
Brain corals earn their name from their grooved, rounded surfaces that resemble human brain tissue. Unlike true crabs, hermit crabs have soft abdomens and must find discarded gastropod shells to protect their bodies from predators.
Real World Colors of Reef Wildlife
- Hermit crab legs and claws: Bright orange, reddish-brown, or speckled gray
- Hermit crab spiral shell: Cream, tan, brown, or mottled sea-shell patterns
- Brain coral dome: Natural yellowish-green, warm brown, or grayish-tan
- Reef seabed: Pale golden sand and ocean water shades