Diogenidae
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Clibanarius
Clibanarius is a genus of hermit crabs in the family Diogenidae, comprising approximately 60 valid species as of 2025. Members possess soft, asymmetrical abdomens protected within scavenged gastropod shells. While predominantly marine, the genus includes C. fonticola, the only known hermit crab species to complete its entire life cycle in freshwater. The genus exhibits broad geographic distributions, with feeding rates documented to vary with temperature.