Pagurus bernhardus

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Pagurus bernhardus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Suborder: Pleocyemata
Infraorder: Anomura
Family: Paguridae
Genus: Pagurus
Species:
P. bernhardus
Binomial name
Pagurus bernhardus
Synonyms [1]
  • Bernhardus typicus Dana, 1851
  • Cancer bernhardus Linnaeus, 1758
  • Eupagurus bernhardus (Linnaeus, 1767)
  • Pagurus streblonyx Leach, 1815
  • Pagurus ulidianus Bell, 1845

Pagurus bernhardus is the common marine

filter feed when necessary.[6]

Illustration by Augusta Foote Arnold.

Pagurus bernhardus uses

Nucella lapillus and Buccinum.[7][8] In the warmer parts of its range, the sea anemone Calliactis parasitica is often found growing on the shell occupied by Pagurus bernhardus. In colder waters, this role is filled by Hormathia digitata. Hermit crabs fight one another for gastropod shells and have a preference for shells of certain species.[8]

References

  1. ^ Michael Türkay (2011). Lemaitre R, McLaughlin P (eds.). "Pagurus bernhardus (Linnaeus, 1758)". World Paguroidea & Lomisoidea database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
  2. ^ E. Wilson (2007). "Hermit crab – Pagurus bernhardus". Marine Life Information Network. Retrieved January 22, 2009.
  3. JSTOR 3881807
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  4. doi:10.1017/S0025315400051146
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  5. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2007.11.011
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  6. JSTOR 4215284
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  7. ^ "Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus)". ARKive. Archived from the original on 2008-10-07. Retrieved January 22, 2009.
  8. ^
    doi:10.1080/00364827.1967.10411083
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