Hermit crabs are adapted for life in and out of the water, and they have unique gills to facilitate this. More specifically, they have reduced gills and moist gill chambers with highly vascularized areas that are capable of gas exchange.
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Hermit crabs are adapted for life in and out of the water, and they have unique gills to facilitate this. More specifically, they have reduced gills and moist gill chambers with highly vascularized areas that are capable of gas exchange.