Dardanus crassimanus; left-handed hermit crab
A specific species of hermit crab; the name is primarily used in biological contexts.
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.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mostly seen in taxonomic or specialized contexts.
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.