Abstract
Symbioses between hermit crabs and sea anemones, e.g., Calliactis spp., are commonly considered mutualistic. Benefits to the sea anemone have not been clearly demonstrated, but the hermit crab is thought to benefit, in part, by receiving protection. In the present study, the effectiveness of Calliactis in protecting hermit crabs from octopus predation was addressed. Hermit crabs with a greater number of attached anemones survived longest. Also, the location of an anemone greatly affected its ability to prevent predation. Hermit crabs with an anemone attached closest to the shell aperture survived longest.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
