Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 2

This podcast explores the taxonomy, adaptability, and evolution of hermit crabs, discussing their unique adaptations and intense competition for shells. It also delves into the hermit to king hypothesis and its social implications, as well as vacancy chains in hermit crabs and their parallels with human economies. The hosts also touch on challenges of interpreting visual information and provide a preview of a future hermit crab episode.