Decapoda Collection (page 11)

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

Coruvs ossifragus, fish crow
Plate 146 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Eudocimus albus, white ibis
Plate 222 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Swimming crab fossil
Fossilised specimen of a swimming crab found in Folkestone, England. Swimming crabs still inhabit British shores today. They have flattened, paddle-like back legs to assist in swimming

Fossilised Mesolimulus
This fossil, Mesolimulus, a horseshoe crab, is an impressive 40 centimetres long. Preserved in the fine mud of a lagoon in Solenhofen, Germany, about 150 million years ago

Malus coronaria L. 1877, sweet crab apple
An illustrative plate of sweet crab apple tree foliage and blossom from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Halcyon leucocephala, grey-headed kingfisher
Ff. 60. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Alcedo cancrophaga made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Fossilised Archaeogeryon peruvianus, Miocene crab
Fossilised specimen of the Miocene crab (Archaeogeryon peruvianus). Nicknamed Edward Scissorhands, this crab lived some 22 million years ago off the shores of South America

Fossilised Acanthochirana cordata, prawn
Fossilised prawn specimen from Solenhofen, Germany dating from the Upper Jurassic, 250 million years ago

Inachus dorsettensis, scorpion spider crab
Photograph of a scorpion spider crab (Inachus dorsettensis)

Carcinus maenas, European shore crab
Specimens of this invasive crab, which has spread well beyond its native range and is threatening ecosystems the world over

Eriocheir sinensis, Chinese mitten crab
A detailed section of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriosheir sinensis) showing the carapace. This species of crab originates from the Far East but it is now evident that it has taken up residence in

Line drawing of a shrimp-like crustacea
An illustration by Dr Lawrence Mound from his Behind The Scenes, 1987

Octopus vulgaris, common octopus
Octopus model with Homarus gammarus, European lobster in Origin of Species Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London

Historical specimens from left to right
Specimen jars containing a hawkfish from the first Endeavour voyage, two female swimming crabs collected on the Investigator voyage and Eleginops maclovinus, collected during the Beagle voyage

Notostomus perlatus, caridean shrimp
Specimen jars containing type specimens of the caridean shrimp (Notostomus perlatus). Type specimens provide a vital point of reference for taxonomists seeking to confirm an identification or

Colourful illustration of two crabs and a grasshopper
Plate 37 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Chinese amber carving
An intricate crab carved out of Chinese amber. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Fig. 25 from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Insects
Drawing 402 from the Watling Collection simply titled a crab, a spider, a snail, two butterflies and a caterpillar by Thomas Watling

Colourful illustration of two fish and a stomatopod
Plate 28 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 crustaceans
Folio 37 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 1, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of three fish and a crabs
Plate 50 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, a crab and a crayfish
Plate 47 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 an eel and a crustacean
Plate 45 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 five fish and a crustacean
Plate 26 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 five fish, two lobsters and a crab
Plate 53 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Pacifastacus leniusculus, signal crayfish
Signal crayfish specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Decapoda: From Lobsters to X-rays" Discovering the hidden wonders beneath the ocean's surface, decapoda creatures like lobsters and crabs captivate us with their intricate beauty. Through an x-ray lens, we unravel their mesmerizing skeletal structures, revealing a delicate balance between strength and flexibility. Within the vast family of decapoda, diverse species such as crabs and shrimps thrive in various habitats. Illustrated together are barnacles clinging steadfastly to rocks, horseshoe crabs tracing back ancient origins, shrimps gracefully navigating through underwater currents, and majestic crabs showcasing their vibrant colors. One notable member is Astacus astacus Linnaeus – the crayfish – known for its ability to regenerate lost limbs. Another intriguing sight is Phragmites australis (Cav. ), commonly known as common reed, providing shelter for these fascinating crustaceans along riverbanks. In Kejimkujik National Park in North America, an invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) disrupts local ecosystems. Its presence serves as a reminder of how human activities can unintentionally alter natural balances. On distant shores of Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, an American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) chases after Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus), showcasing nature's relentless pursuit for survival amidst stunning landscapes. Traveling across continents to Sunderban tiger reserve in West Bengal, India reveals a captivating portrait of a yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ). Its distinctive oversized claw becomes both armor and weapon during territorial disputes within its muddy habitat. In Tenerife's Canary Islands during October days, we witness red rock crabs (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae-covered rocks – reminding us that even small creatures play vital roles within fragile ecosystems.