NewsEnglish • 11 months ago

Hermit crabs are 'wearing' our plastic rubbish

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Hermit crabs are 'wearing' our plastic rubbish

NewsEnglish • 11 months ago

cross-posted to:
science

Hermit crabs all over the world are using our discarded plastic and other waste in place of their natural shells.

Hermit crabs all over the world, which scavenge shells as armour for their bodies, are turning increasingly to plastic waste instead.

The conclusion is based on analysis of photos, taken by wildlife enthusiasts, and published online.

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@Tikiporch
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10•11 months ago
I wonder if they find plastic to be a superior material for protection? Hermy doesn’t know about microplastics.
- KptnAutismus
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  7•11 months ago
  they do look a lot cooler sometimes, can’t blame them.
  - @[email protected]
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    fedilink
    6•11 months ago
    Brb, 3d printing designer shells for hermit crabs.
    - KptnAutismus
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      7•11 months ago
      relevant:
      
      https://youtu.be/SYZUBG-YLc0

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