Hermit Crawmad

Alph

Structural flaw: exposed hips
Weight: 5

I find it strange that despite the tough outer shell on the head, it has no protection on the hips. I'd never put such an obvious flaw in one of my designs. Although I have heard that an intentional flaw lends a certain charm to one's creations. Maybe I'll build one into my next spaceship!

Brittany

As soon as I get close, it sticks its head out to see what this thing is approaching its lair. It must be shy, because it usually pops right back inside. And it must be shameless, because it always shows its butt while retreating. Gross.

Charlie

When it senses prey, it pops its armored head out of its nest and lunges for its target. Like lots of tough guys, it's too confident to protect its back. Move in quick to strike its exposed hindquarters, and the fight will be over in one snap of its huge pincers.

Louie

Shuck from the shell, bake on high heat until crispy, then dip in a pot of melted milk chocolate. Lip-smacking sweet!

Olimar

Hermit Crawmad
Camabarus rustica
Crawmad family

Looking at the eyes and sickle-shaped legs characteristic of squillas, one would think this is a squilla relative. In fact, it is a relative of the hermit crab. This species, however, has migrated from seaside life in a shell and instead inhabits burrows in the ground. While its legs appear sickle-like, they are pincers it uses to snap at its prey. It prefers to feed on small creatures that pass by its lair, dragging them inside to eat them.