Use of plastic debris as shelter by an unidentified species of hermit crab from the Maldives

Barreiros, João P.; Luiz Jr., Omar J.

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Barreiros, João P.

Luiz Jr., Omar J.

Abstract(s)

An unidentified species of hermit crab from the Maldives was photographed using a plastic box as shelter instead of a natural shell. This could be a result of increased pollution and shell collection disrupting the natural processes in coral reefs.

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Hermit Crabs Plastic Debris Maldives Anomura Shell Collection Pollution

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.3/1601

Citation

Barreiros, J.P.; Luiz Jr., O.J. (2009). "Use of plastic debris as shelter by an unidentified species of hermit crab from the Maldives". «Marine Biodiversity Records», Vol. 2: e33. ISSNe 1755-2672.