The hermit crab is a common sea creature sometimes found in tide pools around Newfoundland. This type of crab lives in the discarded shells of molluscs in order to contain and protect their bodies. As they grow, they must find bigger shells to move into. The crab hangs on very tightly to the shell with it's tail muscles, making extraction difficult. Hermit crabs have two pairs of antennae and five pairs of legs. When in danger, the crab withdraws into it's shell as deeply as possible.
For this Hermit a discarded tin can will have to do for the time being.
Great picture! I love the combination of textures, and the muted colors.
ReplyDeleteLovely, creative interpretation of the word 'adapt'.
ReplyDeletefantastic idea! this illo has an interesting look.
ReplyDeleteYou're right--they're the ultimate adaptors. I really like this picture except that the crab and can visually are not connected to the beach, and that disturbs me a little....I love both the beach part, and the crab part, but that white area around the crab separates them from each other.....
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