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1735, in the meaning defined above
“Hermit crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hermit%20crab. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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nounBritannica.com: Encyclopedia article about hermit crab
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