Carapace Collection (page 4)

Common Iguana (Iguana iguana), long pointy tail curled inward, elevated view

Plumed Basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons), lizard with very long slender tail, overhead view

Uncooked lobster, high angle side view

Scolia procer, Mammoth Wasp, close up

African helmeted turtle or Marsh terrapin (Pelomedusa subrufa)

Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) on rocks

Japan, Okinawa, Memorial Park, Sea Turtle (Chelonioidea) swimming in a clear blue pool, view from above

Jewel Weevil with long protruding snout, short jointed legs, and an iridescent, metallic-looking green and red body, balancing on green stalk

Above view, female Goliath Beetle, or Goliathus meleagris with its striped carapace

Whole Crab ((Malacostracans), close up

Hissing Cockroach, Gromphadorhina portentosa, with antennae extended, native to Central America, angled side view

Jumping Spider (Salticus sp. ), close up
Jumping Spider (Salticus sp.), close up

Young Caiman (Caiman crocodilus), mouth slightly open showing rows of teeth, tail curled inward, side view

American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana), view from above

Minotaur beetle, Typhoeus typhoeus, with two large horns protuding forward from the head and one horn pointing upwards, segmented body is covered by glossy black wings, side view

Common Snake-necked Turtle, Chelodina longicollis, a long neck extends from the carapace of the snake-necked turtle

Front view of Edible Crab

Seven-Spotted Ladybird (Coccinella Septempunctata) and larva perched on green leaf, close up

Two Stag Beetles (Lucanidae), close up

Seven-Spotted Ladybird (Coccinella Septempunctata) laying eggs on a green leaf, close up

Seven-Spotted Ladybird Larva (Coccinella Septempunctata) climbing up the serrated edge of green leaf, side view

Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammastola rosea), close up

Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammastola Rosea) in mans palm, view from above

Seven-Spotted Ladybird Larva (Coccinella Septempunctata) perched on the surface of green leaf, close up

Velvet Crab (Necora puber), view from above

Cluster of eggs laid by Seven-Spotted Ladybird (Coccinella Septempunctata) stuck to the underside of green leaf, side view, close up

Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) climbing out of shell, close up

Dragonfly (Epiprocta) perched on green frond, side view

Seven-spotted Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) perched on flower bud, side view

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

Desert Tortoise, strong shell made of bone plates, strong jaw, scales protecting eyes, two nostrils on tip of nose, short toes with long claws for gripping

Above view longhorn beetle or calipogen barbatus with long mandibles and antennae

Model of a Bluebottle Fly (Cynomyia mortuorum), close up

Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis), close up, side view

European Garden Spider or Cross Spider (Araneus diadematus), view from above

River Turtle, big-headed turtle cannot pull head into shell, pink head with black and yellow stripes, sturdy legs, large webbed feet, sharp claws

Cave Cricket, also known as Camel Cricket thanks to humped back, back legs covered in sharp spikes and spines, long-legged scavenger, antennae and feeler-like cerci, small compound eyes

Two Thorn Bugs with large multicolored crescent-shaped horn on their back and slender brown membranous wings, clinging to a branch disguised as thorns, side view

Lantern Bug, Fulgora servillei, with heart-shaped head, large eyes and brightly coloured wings, above view

Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa), close up

White Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus) standing next to Hermanns Tortoise (Testudo hermanni), side view

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming underwater, two sharks in background, low angle view

Two Desert Tortoises, hard shell made of bone plates, mottled colours camouflage shell, small scales protecting eyes, short claws for gripping, leathery skin, standing on rocks

Leopard tortoise C017 / 7636
Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis), with its head retracted into its shell. This tortoise is found in the savannah of eastern and southern Africa. It feeds on grasses and other vegetation

Leopard tortoise F007 / 6524
Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)

Leopard tortoise F007 / 6526
Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)

Leopard tortoise eating F007 / 6527
Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis) eating

Leopard tortoise F007 / 6523
Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)

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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.