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[–] cactusfacecomics@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Ha! I didn't realize I posted the version with the asterisk. Originally I had a disclaimer there that swell sharks inflate with water and not air, but then someone on our Patreon pointed out that they're actually able to inflate in both ways, so I edited it out. Apparently the version that Google Photos had backed up was the unedited version though.

 
 
[–] cactusfacecomics@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Bonus info!

Here are some more facts about hermit crabs, according to Google:

  • Hermit crabs don't grow their own shells. Instead, they inhabit empty shells of other mollusks for protection.
  • As they grow, they must find larger shells, leading to a constant search and sometimes even fights over suitable homes.
  • Despite their "hermit" name, they are often social creatures, living in groups.
  • Hermit crabs undergo molting, shedding their exoskeleton to grow larger. This process leaves them vulnerable until their new exoskeleton hardens.
  • There are over 800 species of hermit crabs, found in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
  • Both aquatic and terrestrial hermit crabs use gills to breathe. Terrestrial hermit crabs have adapted gills that allow them to extract oxygen from the air, but they still require moisture.
  • They will often gather in groups, and line up according to size, and exchange shells. This is done to make sure everyone has a shell that fits.
  • They can communicate by making chirping sounds.
[–] cactusfacecomics@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

Bonus info!

Here are some more facts about hermit crabs, according to Google:

  • Hermit crabs don't grow their own shells. Instead, they inhabit empty shells of other mollusks for protection.
  • As they grow, they must find larger shells, leading to a constant search and sometimes even fights over suitable homes.
  • Despite their "hermit" name, they are often social creatures, living in groups.
  • Hermit crabs undergo molting, shedding their exoskeleton to grow larger. This process leaves them vulnerable until their new exoskeleton hardens.
  • There are over 800 species of hermit crabs, found in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
  • Both aquatic and terrestrial hermit crabs use gills to breathe. Terrestrial hermit crabs have adapted gills that allow them to extract oxygen from the air, but they still require moisture.
  • They will often gather in groups, and line up according to size, and exchange shells. This is done to make sure everyone has a shell that fits.
  • They can communicate by making chirping sounds.
 
[–] cactusfacecomics@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Bonus info!

Here are some more facts about hermit crabs, according to Google:

  • Hermit crabs don't grow their own shells. Instead, they inhabit empty shells of other mollusks for protection.
  • As they grow, they must find larger shells, leading to a constant search and sometimes even fights over suitable homes.
  • Despite their "hermit" name, they are often social creatures, living in groups.
  • Hermit crabs undergo molting, shedding their exoskeleton to grow larger. This process leaves them vulnerable until their new exoskeleton hardens.
  • There are over 800 species of hermit crabs, found in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
  • Both aquatic and terrestrial hermit crabs use gills to breathe. Terrestrial hermit crabs have adapted gills that allow them to extract oxygen from the air, but they still require moisture.
  • They will often gather in groups, and line up according to size, and exchange shells. This is done to make sure everyone has a shell that fits.
  • They can communicate by making chirping sounds.