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Hermit Crabs Poop to Pause Growth | Boston News
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- Jul 26, 2026
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Summary
Hermit crabs hit pause on growing when stuck in too-small shells—not because they eat less, but because they poop out nutrients their bodies need to grow. Scientists at Tufts found these crabs actively expel key nutrients, conserving what they’ve got. This reveals a bigger truth: growth isn’t just about eating more, but how efficiently your body uses what you consume. The lesson? Biology’s not just about intake—it’s about output, and it applies way beyond the beach. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f56bc5ce6ccc8656