How hermit crabs shake off competitors for shells

House hunters are deterred from evicting incumbents by strong vibrations from insideHermit crabs shake in their shells to ward off competitors who have designs on their homes, scientists have found.Field tests conducted on a beach in Costa Rica showed Pacific hermit crabs are swiftly deterred from ousting an incumbent when they sense strong vibrations coming from inside.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Animal behaviour Invertebrates Wildlife Costa Rica Biology Science World news Source Type: news