noun
Dardanus crassimanus; left-handed hermit crab
A specific species of hermit crab; the name is primarily used in biological contexts.
イシダタミヤドカリは、磯の潮だまりでよく見られる。
Dardanus crassimanus is often seen in rocky shore tide pools.
Generic term for hermit crab; イシダタミヤドカリ is a specific species.
Compound of 石畳 (ishidatami, 'stone pavement') and 宿借 (yadokari, 'hermit crab'), likely referring to the crab's habitat or shell pattern. The exact derivation is uncertain.