Maksud perkataan "hermit crab" dalam bahasa Melayu

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hermit crab

US /ˈhɜːr.mɪt ˌkræb/
UK /ˈhɜː.mɪt ˌkræb/
"hermit crab" picture

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ketam pertapa

a crab that lives in a discarded mollusc shell to protect its soft abdomen, often changing shells as it grows

Contoh:
The child watched a hermit crab scuttle across the sand.
Kanak-kanak itu melihat seekor ketam pertapa merangkak di atas pasir.
Many species of hermit crabs are found in tropical waters.
Banyak spesies ketam pertapa ditemui di perairan tropika.