Strange shelled invert on Hermit Crab Shell

Codeman00 · 02/04/2006, 11:43 PM

A friend of mine saw this weird invert stuck to my electric blue hermit crab's shell tonight and I wanted to see if you guys could ID it. The white shell is sealed up most of the time but all of a sudden a strange little creature comes out an the opening between its shell and the hermit shell. Hopefully the pictures will help.

If you do ID it, any links to the more info on the little creature is appreciated.

capncapo · 02/05/2006, 12:33 AM

Possibly a limpet.

Codeman00 · 02/05/2006, 01:05 AM

I think you're correct...I did a search and found the same creature identified by Dr Ron. Thanks capncapo.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ghlight=limpet

02/04/2006, 11:43 PM	#1
Codeman00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 1,664	Strange shelled invert on Hermit Crab Shell A friend of mine saw this weird invert stuck to my electric blue hermit crab's shell tonight and I wanted to see if you guys could ID it. The white shell is sealed up most of the time but all of a sudden a strange little creature comes out an the opening between its shell and the hermit shell. Hopefully the pictures will help. If you do ID it, any links to the more info on the little creature is appreciated.

02/05/2006, 12:33 AM	#2
capncapo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florissant, MO Posts: 4,664	Possibly a limpet. __________________ S.L.A.S.H. ............ Often imitated, never duplicated! Venture forth and enjoy life .... the only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth. Current Tank Info: Which one?

02/05/2006, 01:05 AM	#3
Codeman00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 1,664	I think you're correct...I did a search and found the same creature identified by Dr Ron. Thanks capncapo. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ghlight=limpet