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The hermit crabs first pair of legs are their claws which they use for drinking, eating, and defense. The second, third, and fourth pair are for walking. The fith - tenth are for holding it's abomen inside it's shell.

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THey have 8 legs and two arms, legs fall off when they are molting.

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Because of the motions of their appendages. The movements are similar to someone playing a violin.

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they have six i think.

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to attract females

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