Carapace Collection

Krill (malacostracans), side view

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

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

Tortoise skeleton and German tortoise species. (The skeleton of an earth turtle)
FLO4652930 Tortoise skeleton and German tortoise species. (The skeleton of an earth turtle, an earth turtle from Germany)

Page 233. The Sea Tortoise, or Turtle, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670105 Page 233. The Sea Tortoise, or Turtle, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 230. The Land Tortoise, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670104 Page 230. The Land Tortoise, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

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

INDO 20-06 342
Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

INDO 20-06 341
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

Homopus areolatus, before 1792 (w / c on paper)
HMB306138 Homopus areolatus, before 1792 (w/c on paper) by Wunder, Friedrich Wilhelm (fl.before 1792); Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

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. (Le squelette d une tortue de terre, une tortue de terre d Allemagne.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs

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[?] on a lead/ part of a palm tree/ a caricature head (verso), 15th century (pen & brown ink on paper, stuck down) [see 5938226] by Perugino

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

Terrapene carolina, by Friedrich Zehelein, after an engraving from
HMB306137 Terrapene carolina, by Friedrich Zehelein, after an engraving from Gemeinnuetzige Naturgeschichte des Therreichs, by Georg Heinrich Borowski, Berlin, Stralsund: Lange

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

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)

Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)

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

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)

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

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

Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator), view from above

Black Scorpion (Scorpiones), close up

Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius), overhead view

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

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. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of

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

American Lobster (Homarus americanus), side view

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

Gaping Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko), side view

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

Seven-Spotted Ladybird (Coccinella Septempunctata) perched on flower bud, side view, close up

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"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.