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The biggest hermit crab in the world is known as the coconut crab, also called the robber crab or palm thief. These massive crustaceans can grow up to 3 feet in length and weigh up to 9 pounds. Unlike typical hermit crabs that use shells for protection, the coconut crab’s exoskeleton is tough enough to …

The largest hermit crab in the world is known as the coconut crab. These massive crustaceans can grow up to three feet long and weigh up to nine pounds, making them the biggest hermit crabs on the planet. Meet the Giant Hermit Crab: The Largest Crustacean in the World has been a topic of fascination …