Decapoda Collection (page 4)

Decorator crab (unidentified) on Soft Coral at night. Due to the heavy decoration, the diagnostic features of many species are hidden from view

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) on a yellow sponge. Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) at waters edge, Floreana Island, Galapagos

Pair of Tiger shrimps (Phyllognathia ceratophthalmus) on top of piece of coral. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

A portrait of a small Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) in front of its host pink anemone (out of focus because of the magnification)

Photo showing detail of the underside and mount of a honeycomb sea star (Pentaceraster alveolatus) with two tiny shrimps (Periclimenes soror). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Red-spotted guard crab (Trapezia tigrina) female on a (Pocillopora sp. ) coral. Seraya
Red-spotted guard crab (Trapezia tigrina) female on a (Pocillopora sp.) coral. Seraya, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesil) climbing out onto a branch of yellow and red soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

RF - Emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) exploring alien-looking landscape of host sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus). Emperor shrimps are commensals on many hosts

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) make their home in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is larger

Deepsea marine larva of decapod crustacean {Sergestes sp} Atlantic ocean

Deepsea planktonic megalopa stage of crab development, Atlantic ocean

Callinectes sapidus, blue crab

Macrocheira kaempferi, giant Japanese giant spider crab
Specimen of the giant Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi). This bottom-feeding, deep-sea crustacean is the largest crab in the world reaching a leg span of almost 4m

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A crinoid commensal shrimp, Periclimenes cornutus, on a crinoid, Philippines. These tiny crustaceans are commensal on crinoids or feather stars and take their color from the host

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A male fiddler crab, Uca sp, on the island of Yap, Micronesia

Coral hermit crab, Paguritta vittata, Yap, Micronesia
This species of Coral hermit crab (Paguritta vittata) lives in a hole in hard coral and traps passing plankton in its feathery antennae; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Manitis Shrimp, Cebu, Philippines
The Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is also known as a clown mantis shrimp and peacock mantis shrimp; Cebu, Philippines

Squat Shrimp on anemone, Philippines
A close look at a squat shrimp (Thor amboinensis), on a beaded anemone (Heteractis aurora). This anemone has been found as host to 7 different species of clownfish as well as the domino damselfish;

A Peacock-tail Anemone shrimp sits on a host anemone
A Peacock-tail Anemone shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) sits on a host anemone in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of

Macrocheira kaempferi, Japanese spider crab
Specimen of the largest crab alive. When fully grown its legs can span amost 4m. It lives at the bottom of the Pacific around Japan

Limulus polyphemus, horsehoe crab
LS Plate 95 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

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

Cretaceous chalk seafloor
An artists impression of a Cretaceous (144 to 65 million years ago) hard chalk seafloor, where an ammonite floats above crinoids, sea urchins, brachiopods, molluscs, and a lobster

Portunus pelagicus, blue swimming crab
Plate 50 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Ventral view of the large swimming crab native to Indo-Pacific waters

Pthirus pubis, crab louse
A crab louse with a body length 3.5 mm, this species of louse is known to sometimes infest the human body

Palaemonetes varians, ditch shrimp larva
Larva of the ditch shrimp in stage five of development, just prior to metamorphosis

Orange Crab Moving Along The Sand

Parribacus antarcticus, slipper lobster
Plate 55 from a collection of watercolour drawings of Hawaiian fishes and invertebrates. Watercolour on paper, c. 1900 by E. Gertrude Norrie (fl.1900s). Held in the Library and Archives

Shell and crab by Olga Makrushenko
Illustration (mixed media) by Olga Makrushenko

Various Mollusca and Crustacea species
Watercolour from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, c.1820 Date: circa 1820

Rhegmatodes thalassina, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus), moving sideways

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) with deep green carapace

Illustration of Hermit Crab in shell

Arrow crab on a sea fan, Belize

Shrimp on a sea fan, Belize

Bumblebee shrimp on adhesive anemone, Australia

Red and white harlequin crab releasing its eggs, Indonesia
Red and white harlequin crab (Lissocarcinus laevis) releasing its eggs, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Orange and red spotted shrimp, Indonesia

Commensal shrimp on green anemone, Papua New Guinea
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on green anemone, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Small peppermint shrimp inside of tube sponge in Caribbean

A banded Tozeuma shrimp camouflages itself in black coral
A banded Tozeuma shrimp (Tozeuma armatum) camouflages itself in black coral in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Sarasvati anemone shrimp in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sarasvati anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati) in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A tiny cleaner shrimp removes parasites from a Black-finned snake eel (Ophichthus cephalozona) on a sandy seafloor in Indonesia

A tiny shrimp lives on a starfish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Arrow crab and parrotfish, Belize

Shrimp on bubble coral, Indonesia

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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.