Carapace Collection

Chelodina longicollis, eastern long-necked turtle
Lithograph by Edward Lear of drawing by James de Carle Sowerby. Plate from Tortoises, Terrapins and Turtles, drawn from life (1872)

Geochelone radiata, radiated tortoise
Lithograph by Edward Lear of drawing by James de Carle Sowerby. Plate from Tortoises, Terrapins and Turtles, drawn from life (1872), introduction by Dr. John Edward Gray

Calymene blumenbachii brongniart, trilobite
This trilobite originates from the 425 million year old Devonian Wenlock Limestone, Dudley, Worcestershire

Krill (malacostracans), side view

Black Death rat flea, artwork
Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis), artwork. This flea was the primary vector of the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which caused the Black Death

Turtle, coloured X-ray. The head of the turtle is at right

Angonoka tortoise (Astrochelys yniphora)

Western painted turtle / Chrysemys picta bellii The Western painted turtle is an extremely colorful turtle species endemic to the United States

Indian star tortoise / Geochelone elegans The Indian star tortoise is a beautiful reptile species found in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

5000 sucres banknote, 1988, reverse
DGA2585139 5000 sucres banknote, 1988, reverse, Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) and Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus)

Green Sea Turtle, Chelonia mydas, Guam, Micronesia
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) over the reef off Gun Beach on the island of Guam in Micronesia. This is an endangered species; Guam, Micronesia

Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone chatamensis), can live to 100 years, on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Tortoise skeleton and German tortoise species
FLO4652930 Tortoise skeleton and German tortoise species

Page 233. The Sea Tortoise, or Turtle, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
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INDO 20-08 531
Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider - with raindrops on carapace on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 02-Aug-20

INDO 20-06 81
Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider - extruding silk thread on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

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Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

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Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

INDO 20-06 338
Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

Emys orbicularis, before 1801 (w / c on paper)
HMB306139 Emys orbicularis, before 1801 (w/c on paper) by Wunder, Friedrich Wilhelm (fl.before 1792); 30x22 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

Tortoise skeleton and German tortoise species

Chelydra serpentina, before 1792 (w / c on paper)
HMB306140 Chelydra serpentina, before 1792 (w/c on paper) by Wunder, Friedrich Wilhelm (fl.before 1792); 20x35.5 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

Study of a man with a tortoise[?] on a lead / part of a palm tree / a caricature head
5938231 Study of a man with a tortoise[

Platemys platicephala, 1793 (w / c and pen and ink on paper)
HMB306142 Platemys platicephala, 1793 (w/c and pen and ink on paper) by Kruger, Friedrich August (fl.1787); Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Seven-banded armadillo eating table scraps set out for it

Tick (Ixodidae), view from above

Illustration, Southern Hawker Dragonfly (aeshna cyanea), side view

Illustration, Termite (Isoptera), view from above

Spider (Araneae), internal anatomy, cross-section

Samurai crab (Heikea japonica). This crab is native to Japan, where it is known as the Samurai crab or Heikegani, and lives at a depth of 30 to 100 metres

Calymene blumenbachii, trilobite model
Depicted here is a model of a Silurian-Devonian trilobite. Trilobites had a carapace, or shell. They were arthropods as crustaceans, spiders and insects are today

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A wave washes over a Sally Lightfoot Crab, Graspus graspus, searching for algae to dine on in the intertidal zone, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

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A male fiddler crab, Uca sp, on the island of Yap, Micronesia

GREEN SEA TURTLE, Chelonia mydas, HAWAII
A green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, an endangered species, off West Maui, Hawaii

Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) crossing a dirt road in the forest; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator), view from above

Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius), overhead view

Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)

Orb Web Spider (Araneidae) weaving spiral through web frame erected between tree branches

Illustration, red Leafcutter Ant (Atta sp)
Illustration, red Leafcutter Ant (Atta sp.) carrying partially eaten leaf in its mouth, side view

Loggerhead Musk Turtle (Sternotherus minor) looking up from its bottom position between the marine plants and rocks at night in the shallow freshwaters of the shoreline of Vortex Springs

A Peacock-tail Anemone shrimp sits on a host anemone
A Peacock-tail Anemone shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) sits on a host anemone in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Male helmet crab (Corystes cassivelaunus). This crab lives at a depth of 10-20 metres in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Adriatic Sea

Male fiddler crab (Uca tetragonon). This crab is found throughout Polynesia

Below bottom view of the whole skeleton of a turtle with thin bones inside a thick protective shell

American Lobster (Homarus americanus), side view

Parent Bug (Elasmucha grisea) perched on green leaf surrounded by its young

The skin of this turtle is green with yellow stripes in patterns that vary among the 16 subspecies. The Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans, shown here) also has a vivid red neck stripe

European Hornet (Vespa crabro) perched on branch, side view, close up

Uncooked lobster, high angle side view

Thorn Bug, detail of pointed, curved, brightly coloured horn, side view

Fiddler Crab (Uca) On The Sand On The Island Of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

A Yellow Gorgonian Crab (Xenocarcinus Depressus) At Night On Its Host, A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

Nine-Banded Armadillo, Dasypus Peba, 1845
Nine-Banded Armadillo, Dasypus Peba. From The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Encrinurus variolaris, trilobite
Trilobites had a carapace, or shell which was divided into three parts

Carapace of the geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Steppe / Horsfields Tortoise carapace from above (Agrionemys horsfieldii ). Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan. Testudo - April

Burberry carapace air suit, WW1
Advertisement for the Carapace air-suit from Burberrys of Haymarket, sheath armour for knights of the air, - ventilated, reinforced, lined and covered in densely woven gabardine. Date: 1918

Texas Tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri) walking, Texas

Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) carapace detail, CAPTIVE, USA
Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) carapace detail, Captive, USA

Ecuador, Galapagos, Santa Cruz. Charles Darwin Research Center. Giant Galapagos tortoise. Dome shelled (captive: Geochelone elephantopus)

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Ground Beetle detail of exoskeleton colours Galicia Spain. Date:

Clam with brown shell and a blue centre, side view

Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus), moving sideways

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) with deep green carapace

Wood Turtle (Clemmys insculpta) with olive green carapace, black head and spotted red limbs, hight angle view

Orb Web Spider (Araneidae) weaving outer frame of web between tree branches

Orb Web Spider (Araneidae) beginning to weave web frame between tree branches

Illustration, Mosquitoe (Culicidae)

Marine turtle, elevated view

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Spider Crab on sea squirt moulting with old skeleton. Date:

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Red Crab deceased, on tree root in forest. Date:

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Red Crab close-up of eyes. Date:

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Red Crabs on rocks. Date:

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Red Crabs on path. Date:

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Exploring the Carapace: A Journey into Nature's Armor" Delve into the fascinating world of carapaces, starting with the magnificent Geochelone radiata, also known as the radiated tortoise. Its intricate shell pattern resembles a mesmerizing work of art, showcasing nature's creativity. But carapaces aren't limited to land-dwelling creatures; they extend beneath the ocean waves too. Imagine Calymene blumenbachii brongniart, a trilobite from ancient times, its fossilized exoskeleton serving as a window into prehistoric life. Speaking of history, did you know that even pests can have captivating carapaces? Take the Black Death rat flea for example - an artwork in itself with its tiny yet formidable armor protecting it from harm. Moving on to marine wonders, behold krill malacostracans. Their translucent side view reveals their delicate and intricately designed shells that play a vital role in our oceans' ecosystems. Of course, we cannot forget about turtles - masters construction. Whether it's Page 233 featuring "The Sea Tortoise or Turtle" or Page 230 showcasing "The Land Tortoise, " these water and land dwellers captivate us with their protective shields and graceful movements. As we explore further into this realm of armored wonders, let's not overlook some intriguing specimens like INDO 20-08 531 or INDO 20-06 series (81/342/341/338). Each one tells its own unique story through its distinctive carapace design. Join us on this journey where beauty meets strength and protection intertwines with nature's ingenuity. The world of carapaces awaits your discovery.