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Is a hermit crab a producer, consumer or decomposer?

Is the hermit crab a producer, consumer, or decomposer? Please explain!

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Hermit crabs have always been considered consumers in the food chain, especially scavengers. However, because they feed on small invertebrates and dead organic matter, they are a secondary consumer in most ecosystems.
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Hermit Crab

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The Hermit Crab is one of the unique animals with no built-in shell; in other words, it uses the shell of a former snail. This unique animal has powerful legs, one of which functions as a clamp. In addition, this intelligent animal always cleans its shell so no parasites grow. Because of its high level of intelligence, the hermit crab can use its claws to manipulate objects around it.