Beneath the waves off Japan’s Pacific coast, scientists have uncovered a mesmerising discovery; a delicate, pale pink sea anemone that builds homes for hermit crabs. Named Paracalliactis tsukisome, ...

Hermit crabs are fascinating. Not only do these crustaceans often grow into massive creatures, but they also change shells throughout their lives. Their appearance can vary depending on the size and ...

This deep-sea discovery is giving scientists insight into how certain ocean species survive together. Researchers at Kumamoto University in Japan discovered a brand-new species of sea anemone, and ...

Japanese researchers have described a new species of sea anemone that appears to share a mutually beneficial relationship with hermit crabs. The pale pink sea anemones, now named Paracalliactis ...

A pink sea anemone that “builds a home” for hermit crabs has been discovered. The find, in seas off Japan, is a rare example of "co-evolution" in the ocean depths, say scientists. Researchers from ...