Crustacean Collection (page 18)

Tai Fish and Lobster; Specialities of Yanagiya in Odawara-cho, 19th century

Aqua in a Decorative Border with Sea Creatures, from a Series of Circular Designs with the Four Elements, 1590-1612

Vase, 1543. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Vase, 1543

Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle
Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle) at night on a coral reef. Piaynemo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Screen of Calligraphy and New Year Decoration, 19th century. 19th century
Screen of Calligraphy and New Year Decoration, 19th century

Utensils with Decorations for the New Year, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Shinsai
Utensils with Decorations for the New Year, 19th century

Folio from a Mu nis al-ahrar fi daqa iq al-ash ar (The Free Mans Companion... A.H
Folio from a Mu nis al-ahrar fi daqa iq al-ash ar (The Free Mans Companion to the Subtleties of Poems) of Jajarmi, A.H. 741/A.D. 1340-41

Split level of Acorn barnacles (Balanus glandula) just below the surface, Seven Tree Island, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

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

Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) large adult male is clinging to strands of bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. September

Maroon hermit crabs (Pagurus hemphilli) in shells of Blue Topsnail (Calliostoma ligatum) Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus), a commensal species that associates with crimson sea anemones. Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Munida gregaria, lobster krill
Ff. 9 Vol 3. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Decoration for a Plate: A Cat Hunting a Crab, 1850-1914. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Decoration for a Plate: A Cat Hunting a Crab, 1850-1914

A lobster dinner served with salad, sauces and French fries in Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

A cooked, locally landed lobster boiled and served ready to eat in a lobster dinner at Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

A bowl of lobster mac n cheese, a dish made with locally landed seafood, served in Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

A lobstercake, an appetizer made with locally caught lobster, served in Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

Wildlife on the coast of Cape Hammond including Galapagos flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) and Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) coming ashore amongst crabs. Clearwater Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos. Sequence 3 of 3

Golden coral shrimp (Stenopus scutellatus), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Battleorum, Billingsgatina, Trafficorum, August 15, 1800. August 15, 1800
Battleorum, Billingsgatina, Trafficorum, August 15, 1800

Morning, or, the Man of Taste, May 1, 1803. May 1, 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Morning, or, the Man of Taste, May 1, 1803

A larval stage slipper lobster (Scyllaridae) photographed in the Sargasso Sea, Atlantic ocean, International Waters

Bear and Crabs. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Bear and Crabs

Tortoises and Crabs, 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Tortoises and Crabs, 19th century

Flowers, fish, and crabs, mid-16th century. Creator: Liu Jie
Flowers, fish, and crabs, mid-16th century

The Feast of Acheloüs, ca. 1615. Creators: Peter Paul Rubens, Jan Brueghel the younger
The Feast of Achelous, ca. 1615

Crayfish, ca. 1887. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
Crayfish, ca. 1887

Bottom of the Sea Showing Cray Fish, ca. 1890-92. Creator: Seki Shuko
Bottom of the Sea Showing Cray Fish, ca. 1890-92

Land crab crawling on red sandstone after overnight storm. Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Channel clinging crab (Mithrax spinosissimus), Eleuthera, Bahamas

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) moves across the colourful red patterned surface of its host Candycane sea cucumber (Thelenota rubralineata)

Reef lizardifsh (Synodus variegatus) at a cleaning station, being cleaned by Holthuis anemone shrimps (Ancylomenes holthuisi). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on the beach at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos, May

Bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on Bubble coral (Plerogyra sp). Anilao, Philippines

Close up of a Long clawed squat lobster (Munida rugosa) in Loch Carron, January 2016

Crayfish in defensive posture

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European lobster or common lobster, Homarus gammarus. Date:

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European lobster or common lobster, Homarus gammarus, Date:

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Decorator Crab - aka Orangutan Crab, on sand Date:

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Sea Urchin Shrimp - pair on Double-spined Urchin Date:

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Basket Star Shrimp - camouflaged in basket star Date:

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Saron Shrimp - aka Marble Shrimp - Night dive, Date:

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Spider Crab - with attached anemones for defense Date:

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Debelius Cleaner Shrimp - Ghost Bay dive site, Date:

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Crustaceans, the fascinating creatures of the sea, come in all shapes and sizes. From the Greenland shark with its parasitic copepod hitchhiker to the majestic lobster captured in an X-ray image, these crustaceans never fail to amaze us. One standout among them is the Giant Robber or Coconut Crab, perched high on a coconut palm tree in the Indian Ocean. This impressive creature, known as Birgus Latro, can grow to enormous sizes and is truly a sight to behold. But they are not limited to just one species; they encompass a wide variety of animals. From tiny Antarctic Krill floating gracefully through icy waters to Horseshoe Crabs found along Reeds Beach in New Jersey, their diversity knows no bounds. Djibouti boasts another member of this extraordinary group - the Red Swimming Crab. With its vibrant colors and agile movements, it adds beauty and excitement to its surroundings. The Giant Japanese Spider Crab takes center stage with its long legs and imposing presence. Found off the coast of Japan, this colossal creature commands attention wherever it goes. On Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean (an Australian Territory), we find another captivating crustacean - the Red Crab. These land crabs create a stunning spectacle as they gather en masse on beaches during their annual migration. Not only do crustaceans inhabit oceans and shores but also thrive in freshwater ecosystems like ponds. Their intricate forms add charm and intrigue to pond life scenes around the world. Let's not forget about Louisiana Crayfish or Crawfish - widely harvested for food across North America but introduced elsewhere due to their delicious taste. These little critters have become culinary favorites while still maintaining their natural habitats. Lastly, we encounter Horseshoe Crabs once again - this time witnessing their incredible spawning behavior on sandy beaches. Limulus polyphemus showcases nature's wonders as these ancient creatures continue their age-old reproductive rituals.