Decapod Collection (page 7)

Great spider crab and bryozoa. Great spider crab (Hyas araneus) carrying a bryozoan colony. This crab lives at a depth of 500-2000 metres in Atlantic waters and the North Sea

Male fiddler crab (Uca tetragonon). This crab is found throughout Polynesia. Male fiddler crabs (Uca sp.) communicate to rivals and potential mates by a sequence of waves

Ghost crab (Ocypode cursor). This crab is found on sandy beaches along the coasts of the eastern Atlantic Ocean and eastern Mediterranean Sea

Carrier crab (Homolochunia kullar). This crab lives at a depth of 500-1000 metres in the Pacific Ocean around New Caledonia and Eastern Australia. Unusually, it has rear and front pincers

Calthrop crab (Rhinolambrus contrarius). This crab lives at a depth of 50-60 metres in Indonesia and the West Pacific. The carapace (shell) of this specimen measures 4cm wide

Sally lightfoot crab on a rock C014 / 3053
Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a rock. This crustacean is one of the most common crabs along the western coast of the Americas. Photographed on Espanola Island, Galapagos

Sally lightfoot crab on a rock C014 / 3051
Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a rock. This crustacean is one of the most common crabs along the western coast of the Americas. Photographed on Espanola Island, Galapagos

Sally lightfoot crab on a beach C014 / 3052
Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a beach. This crustacean is one of the most common crabs along the western coast of the Americas. Photographed on Espanola Island, Galapagos

Red frog crab (Ranina ranina). This edible crab lives at a depth of 10-15 metres on the sea bed of the Indo-West Pacific, from the African east coast to Japan and across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii

Common shrimp C017 / 8353
Common shrimp (Crangon crangon) on sand and seaweed. Shrimps are marine crustaceans of the order Decapoda, which are mostly found on shallow sea floors where they feed on small animals and plants

Common shrimp C017 / 8354
Common shrimp (Crangon crangon) in a rock pool. Shrimps are marine crustaceans of the order Decapoda, which are mostly found on shallow sea floors where they feed on small animals and plants

Moon crab (Matuta victor). This swimming crab is found in the Indo-West Pacific and has legs that are flattened to enable it to swim efficiently through the water

Male Poupinia hirsuta crab. This crab lives at a depth of around 450 metres in Polynesia. The discovery of Poupinia hirsuta was a great scientific event for carcinologists (specialists in crabs)

Guard crab (Trapezia rufopunctata). This crab lives on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific, Maldives and Polynesia. The carapace (shell) of this specimen measures 2cm wide

Human-faced crab (Dorippe quadridens). This crab is found at a depth of 30-100 metres, throughout the South China Sea, Vietnam and the Indopacific, from Madagascar to Australia

Spotted rock crab (Carpilius maculatus). This edible crab lives at a depth of 10-15 metres in the Indo-West Pacific. Its carapace (upper shell)

Flower crab, 18th century artwork C016 / 5863
Flower crab (Portunus pelagicus), watercolour. Cut out from Plate 49 by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer from his collection of zoological drawings

Signal crayfish C016 / 5780
signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Signal crayfish C016 / 5779
signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Box crab, artwork C016 / 5611
Box crab (Calappa philargius). Painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection, (1754-1757)

Terrestrial crab, artwork C016 / 5545
Terrestrial crab, artwork. Plate 32 from Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas, Vol 2 by Mark Catesby

Flower crab, artwork C016 / 5536
Flower crab (Portunus pelagicus). Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge, circa 1910

Discodermid sponge
Discodermia lives a sessile life on the seabed around North America and the Caribbean

Eocarcinus, the oldest crab fossil ever found
Three centimetres long and only a little longer than a finger nail. Discovered in Gloucestershire in the nineteenth century. This crab lived 180 million years ago

Electric-blue European lobster
The strikingly coloured electric-blue European lobster was caught off the east coast of Scotland and spotted at a London fish market in November 2011

Colourful illustration of a mermaid and a lobster
Plate 57 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Portunus pelagicus, flower crab
Cut out from Plate 49, watercolour by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer from his collection of Zoological drawings

Plate 94 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Hyas araneus, great spider crab
Plate 112 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Plate 125 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Metrosideros fulgens, scarlet rata
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

LS Plate 90 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Collection of sea creatures
Plate from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Erimacrus isenbeckii, hair crab
Plate 114 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Ranina ranina, spanner crab
Plate 113 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Plate 105 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology)
Plate 105 from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China 1774-1856

Colourful illustration of four crabs and a lobster
Plate 51 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of a fish and five crustaceans
Plate 52 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of two fish and a crab
Plate 39 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Drawing labelled Land crab

Pachygrapsus marmoratus, marbled rock crab
The marbled rock crab (Pachygraspus marmoratus) native to the coastal waters of southern England and Ireland and the Mediterranean. Photographed by Harry Taylor

Fossil prawn
Specimen of a fossilied prawn preserved in the Solnhofen Pink Limestone, Germany

Odontodactylus scyallarus, mantis shrimp

Dissected female Eriocheir sinensis, Chinese mitten crab
A dissected female mitten crab (eriocheir sinensis), showing the ripening ovaries. Specimen was collected from the River Thames

Calappa philargius, box crab
Painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection, 1754-1757

Fossilised Eocene crab
Unidentified fossilised specimen of an Eocene crab found in Southern England, France and the USA. This specimen is 58 million years old

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Decapods, a fascinating group of crustaceans, encompass a wide range of species that inhabit various ecosystems around the world. From the majestic Astacus astacus Linnaeus, commonly known as crayfish, to the resilient Phragmites australis (Cav. ), or common reed, these creatures display remarkable diversity. In coastal regions like Kejimkujik, North America faces an ongoing battle with invasive species such as the European green crab (Carcinus maenas). This decapod disrupts local ecosystems and poses threats to native marine life. On the other hand, we witness captivating interactions between different species in places like Galapagos Islands. An American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) relentlessly chases after a Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus), creating an exhilarating scene along the shoreline. Traveling across continents brings us to Sunderban tiger reserve in West Bengal, India. Here we encounter the vibrant Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) showcasing its unique personality against a backdrop of lush mangroves. Meanwhile, on Tenerife's Canary Islands in October, a Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazes peacefully on algae-covered rocks. The Cape Douglas coastline reveals another spectacle: Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) perched confidently on rugged rocks amidst crashing waves—a testament to their adaptability and resilience. Venturing into Cienaga de Zapata National Park unveils nature's cleaning crew—the Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni)—as they diligently attend to their host organisms. Nature never ceases to amaze; it presents us with extraordinary symbiotic relationships too. The commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitchhikes on Nudibranchs' backs—specifically Risbecia tryoni—forming a unique partnership that benefits both parties.