| SCIENTIFIC NAME: | PAGURUS BERNHARDUS |
| VERNACULAR NAME: | HERMIT CRAB |
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| Fig 1 |
| DESCRIPTION | With a carapace width of 35mm the chosen home of this delightful crustacean is usually that of an empty dog whelk or winkle shell. This is one of several similar species. |
| DISTRIBUTION | All coasts. |
| HABITAT | Rockpools. |
| BEST TIME TO SEE | All year round. |