Crustacean Collection (page 8)

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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

Incostanza - An Allegory of Fickleness, 1615-1618. Creator: Abraham Janssens
Incostanza - An Allegory of Fickleness. The Motif is based on Cesare Ripa's manual of allegorical figures, 1615-1618. Earlier ascribed to Gerard van Honthorst (1592 - 1656)

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 23 (verso), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano
Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 23 (verso), 1563

Spagna - Costa Brava - Food Joan Roca. Vaschetta di gamberi rossi appena pescati destinate all asta nel mercato del pesce di PalamAos

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

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp

Crustaceans and molluscs; (a) Lobster b lobster c salicoque e shrimp F crayfish G snails h pelerine oysters
ELD4946999 Crustaceans and molluscs; (a) Lobster b lobster c salicoque e shrimp F crayfish G snails h pelerine oysters and scallops i vineyards j hulls or clams k marine mussels l white canal oysters

Indian musicians with musical instruments. Man playing bell and conch shell, sankh and ghanta, bansi flutist
FLO4623901 Indian musicians with musical instruments. Man playing bell and conch shell, sankh and ghanta, bansi flutist, surmandal player, dholak drummer, kartal cymbalist, dhak drummer

Crab (woodcut)
1068025 Crab (woodcut) by Keisai, Kuwagata (1764-1824) ; 6.35x12.38 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: by Kuwagata Keisai (1764-1824)); Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mr

Zoological board; crustace decapode marine, crab (cake, araignee, etrille)
ELD4947275 Zoological board; crustace decapode marine, crab (cake, araignee, etrille, menade) (Zoological plate: crabs) Engraving from "L'homme et la nature" by Rengade

Matses (Maxuruna or Mayoruna) or Matis warrior, Native American of Peru with face tattoos, labrets
FLO4690760 Matses (Maxuruna or Mayoruna) or Matis warrior, Native American of Peru with face tattoos, labrets, and piercings with feathers and shells

Bullseye reef lobster (Hoplometopus holthuisi) on rocky seabed, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. November

Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber) male, in defensive posture, with wreck of the Rosalie in background, Weybourne, Norfolk, England, UK, North Sea

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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.