hermit crab on a base

Placed on a black base, this hermit crab reveals its unique way of life: a soft-bodied crustacean protected in a spiral shell with sand and honey hues.

Its orange body speckled with white immediately catches the eye. Its legs and claws, covered in fine bristles, give it an almost velvety texture, contrasting with its smooth, shiny shell. Its posture, with legs extended and antennae alert, seems to capture the moment it observes its surroundings.

Every detail shows its adaptation to marine life: pincers for digging and defending itself, antennae for exploring, abdomen perfectly fitted to its shell.

Mounted on a brass rod and black base, this hermit crab becomes almost sculptural: a piece that is both scientific and decorative, celebrating the creativity and poetry of nature.