Crustacean Collection (page 3)

Swimming crab (Cronius ruber) Canary Islands, Tenerife. Invasive species

Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view towards sky. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes Polymerus) amongst kelp, Nakwakto Rapids, Slingsby Channel, British Columbia, Canada. September

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

Strawberry land hermit crab (Coenobita perlatus). On white coral sand beach, Small unhinhabited coral islet in Raa Atoll lagoon, Maldives

Columbus crab (Planes major) which was stranded on the beach, South Africa

Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Fernandina Island. Marine iguana and Sally lightfoot crab have a stare down

Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) on yellow sponge, Loch Etive, west coast of Scotland, UK, September

Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab (Cancer pagurus), Shetland, Scotland, UK, September

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Atlantic ghost crab, Ocypode quadrata, eating Date:

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Simplex Shrimp - camouflaged on sand - Night Date:

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Simplex Shrimp - on sand feeding on Sea Star Date:

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

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Princely fiddler crab (Uca princeps), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

Marbled swimming crab (Liocarcinus marmoreus) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Hairy Crab (Pilumnus hirtellus) on seaweed on the beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp. ) Lembeh Strait
Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp.) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fiddler crab (Uca) male, hiding in an old shell at Ha Pak Nai mudflat, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong, China

American / Northern lobster (Homarus americanus) partially hidden under seaweed, Nova Scotia, Canada, July

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

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), under ice, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, northern Baffin Island, Canada, Arctic

White forest crab (Cardisoma armatum) portrait, seen through claw, Island of Principe UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, Gulf of Guinea

Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on blue sea star. This species of shrimps feeds on starfish, turning them upsidedown and keeping them as living larder. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp. ) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp)
Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp.) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp.), there are two colour varieties here, possibly different species

Four California spiny lobsters (Panulirus interruptus) shelter beneath a boulder in a kelp forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Marine planktonic Copepod (Sapphirina sp.) brightly coloured copepods. Deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

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Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. A Crab on the beach
Africa, So TomA and Principe. A Crab on the beach

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. A Hermit Crab on the beach
Africa, So TomA and Principe. A Hermit Crab on the beach

A vendor holds a fried scorpion as she prepares for sale in Kampong Cham province, Cambodia March 16, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring

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A split shot of a venomous banded yellowlip sea snake, Laticauda colubrina, also known as a sea krait, cruusing over a shallow reef in the Philippines with a palm tree covered island above

An adult painted spiny lobster (Panuluris versicolor), hunting off Bangka Island, off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult peacock mantis (Odontodactylus scyllarus), in the Equator Islands, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Full-frame of a sally-lightfoot crab with reflection

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) chasing after Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) across shoreline. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India
Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp.) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae from rock, Tenerife, Canary Islands, October

Lower Devonian trilobite fossil (object)
7418340 Lower Devonian trilobite fossil (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Lower Devonian fossil: trilobite (dicranurus monstrosus)

Cambrian trilobite fossil (object)
7418349 Cambrian trilobite fossil (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Cambrian fossil)

Cambrian trilobite fossils, Erfoud (Morocco) (object)
7418355 Cambrian trilobite fossils, Erfoud (Morocco) (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Cambrian fossils)

Crabbers, 1876 (oil on canvas)
7111079 Crabbers, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Hook, James Clarke (1819-1907); 77.2x132.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by James Clarke Hook); © Manchester Art Gallery

Sally Lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks caught in the swell, Espanola Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Sally Lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on beach, portrait, Santiago Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Deep red Feather star shrimp (Hippolyte prideauxiana) crawling secretly amongst the arms of a Feather star (Antedon bifida), Loch Duich, Highands, Scotland, UK

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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.