instead of "hermit crab" we could say "introvertebrate"
Writer:
Brent Schulkin
Writer Statement:
The word "hermit" has a negative connotation, but we love these decapod crustaceans for who they are, and we honor the fact that they are good at understanding their own needs and setting boundaries.
Inspiration Credit:

I learned this word from this tweet by the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Artist:
Brent Schulkin
Artist Statement:
Artist Credits:

Thank you for the original photography: Jan Zikán, Ahmed Sobah, Frans Daniels, and Charlotte Youlten.