Amphipod Collection

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus lappaceus) Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii), Lake Baikal, Russia. June. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii) on lake bed, with some swimming, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Freshwater isopods (Acanthogammarus victorii) feeding on seabed, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) mating Novaya Zemlya, Russian Arctic, July

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Group of Ladybug Amphipods on coral - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Group of Ladybug Amphipods on coral - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali

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Ladybug Amphipod on coral - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Ladybug Amphipod on coral - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Amphipod on hydroid - Segara dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Amphipod on hydroid - Segara dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

Black-and-white sea flea (Chromopleustes oculatus) on a Sunflower star (Pycnopodia helianthoides), Port Neville, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada. March

Sea fleas (Chromopleustes oculatus) on dorsal surface of a Giant sunflower seastar, Port Neville, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada. March

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Ladybug Amphipod - on hydroid - Jemeluk Bay Wall Date:

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Ladybug Amphipod - on hydroid - Jemeluk Bay Wall Date:

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Ladybug Amphipod - on coral - Jemeluk Bay Wall Date:

Freshwater isopod, Amphipod gammarus (Acanthogammarus victorii) swimming, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp. ) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines
Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp.) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Pink skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp. ) portrait in red algae. Thistilfjord, Thorshofn
Pink skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp.) portrait in red algae. Thistilfjord, Thorshofn, north east Iceland. North Atlantic Ocean

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Skeleton Shrimp on sand. Date:

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Skeleton Shrimps on sponge. Date:

Yellow variety of skeleton shrimp, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Yellow variety of skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp.), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A pair of hyperiid amphipod, Southern Ocean, Antarctica
A pair of hyperiid amphipod (Hyperia macrocephala), Southern Ocean, Antarctica

Purple variety of skeleton shrimp, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Purple variety of skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp.) Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Close-up view of a ladybug amphipod, Cyproidea species
Ladybug amphipod, Cyproidea species, side view, taken at Cannibal Rock, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Conceptual image of Radiolarians with a skeletal frame. Radiolarians are tiny protozoans that live in the ocean

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Skeleton Shrimp on coral on night dive Date:

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Skeleton Shrimp on coral on night dive Date:

Ladybug Amphipod (Cyproideidae sp. ) adult, on blue seasquirt, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Ladybug Amphipod (Cyproideidae sp.) adult, on blue seasquirt, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Sandhopper (Orchestia gammarellus) adult, under strandline debris, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, January

Common Sandhopper (Talitrus saltator) adult, burrowing in sand (captive)

Gammarid Shrimp (Gammarus locusta) two adults, under stone on shore, Sennon Cove, Cornwall, England, November

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Skeleton shrimp (Caprella linearis). Skeleton shrimps (family Caprellidae), also known as ghost shrimps, have slender elongated bodies

Amphipod crustacean. Close-up of the amphipod (Anonyx nugax). Amphipods typically have a laterally flattened body and fourteen limbs

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Amphipod from the Indian Ocean

Freshwater shrimp, SEM
Freshwater shrimp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a freshwater shrimp (Gammarus pulex), showing its large eyes (black)

Amphipod inside a lions mane jellyfish

White knight amphipod (Acanthonotozoma cristatum). Amphipods typically have a laterally flattened body and fourteen limbs

Amphipods inside a hydromedusa. Small crustaceans (Hyperia galba) inside the domed body of a hydromedusa (Sarsia tubulosa). Hydromedusae are the sexually reproductive stage of hydrozoan cnidarians

Amphipods feeding
Amphipods (Anonyx nugax) feeding on the body of a dead fish. Amphipods typically have a laterally flattened body and fourteen limbs

Amphipod. This small crustacean (Hyperia galba) is a parasite of jellyfish. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Amphipods inside a moon jellyfish
Amphipods inside a jellyfish. Small crustaceans (Hyperia galba) inside the domed body of a moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita)

Amphipod inside a moon jellyfish
Amphipod inside a jellyfish. Small crustacean (Hyperia galba) inside the domed body of a moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). This jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish

Amphipod head. This small crustacean (Hyperia galba) is a parasite of jellyfish. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Stalked jellyfish eating a shrimp. Close-up of the tentacled head end of a stalked jellyfish (staromedusa, Lucernaria quadricornis) retracting after having engulfed a skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp)

Skeleton shrimp and mussels
Skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) on a brown algae (Laminaria sp.) frond

Skeleton shrimp on a sponge. Group of skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) waiting to catch their prey. Skeleton shrimp mimic the colour and shape of the fronds of seaweed

Amphipod crustacean eating bryozoa. Close-up of Acanthonotozoma inflatum (red) an amphipod found mainly in the North-West Atlantic ocean eating a bryozoa colony

Hydrozoan colony and amphipods. Amphipod (Stenothoe marina) crustaceans sheltering amongst the tentacled feeding structures of a hydrozoan (Tubularia larynx) colony

Amphipods on a sponge
Amphipods (Gammarellus sp.) on a sponge. Amphipods are small crustaceans that typically have a laterally flattened body and fourteen limbs

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The amphipods of Lake Baikal, Russia are truly remarkable creatures. Endemic to this unique freshwater lake, they have adapted to thrive in its diverse and extreme conditions. One such species is the Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii), which can be found in abundance during the month of June. These small crustaceans can be seen both on the lake bed and swimming gracefully through the water. Their delicate movements and translucent bodies make them a captivating sight for any observer. Feeding on the seabed, these freshwater isopods (Acanthogammarus victorii) play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of Lake Baikal. They scavenge for food, ensuring that no organic matter goes to waste. In addition to Acanthogammarus victorii, another endemic species known as Acanthogammarus lappaceus also calls Lake Baikal home. These amphipods exhibit similar behaviors and adaptations but are distinct in their own right. Underwater photographers have captured stunning images of these fascinating creatures. Picture No. 12479209 showcases a black-and-white sea flea (Chromopleustes oculatus) perched upon a Sunflower star, creating an intriguing contrast between colors and textures. Sea fleas (Chromopleustes oculatus) can also be found on the dorsal surface of Giant sunflower seastars as depicted in Picture No. 12479208. These interactions between different species highlight the interconnectedness of life within Lake Baikal's ecosystem. As we explore further into this underwater world, it becomes evident that there is still much to learn about these enigmatic creatures. The UW INDO series provides glimpses into their behavior and habitats with pictures like UW INDO 2039 13 or UW INDO 2028 22.