Decapoda Collection (page 6)

Imperial shrimp on beige spotted sea cucumber
Orange, purple and white imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on beige spotted sea cucumber, Batangas, Philippines

Red and white banded cleaner shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

Commensal shrimp, Fiji

A pair of colorful Coleman Shrimp (Periclimenes colemani), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Spiny tiger shrimp amongst volcanic sand, Bali
Spiny tiger shrimp (Phyllognathia ceratophthalma), amongst volcanic sand, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Map pufferfish with red cleaner shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

Tiny cryptic brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral
Tiny cryptic unidentified brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Banded coral shrimp amongst staghorn coral, Papua New Guinea
Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) amongst staghorn coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Arrow Crab close-up, West Palm Beach, Florida

Pair of Tiger shrimp over orange sponge
Pair of Tiger shrimp (Palaemon pacificus) over orange sponge, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Decorator Crab, Indonesia

Hairy squat lobster on pink sponge, Solomon Islands
Hairy squat lobster (Lauriea siagiani) on pink sponge, Solomon Islands

Cleaner shrimp on christmas tree worm, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A translucent Cuapetes commensal shrimp with orange claws, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Hairy squat lobster amongst a pink and orange colored sponge, Bali
Hairy squat lobster (Lauriea siagiani) amongst a pink and orange colored sponge, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Ornate anemone shrimp in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawasi, Indonesia
Ornate anemone shrimp (Periclimenes ornatus), in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawasi, Indonesia

Squat anemone shrimp, side view, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Squat anemone shrimp (Thor amboinensis), side view, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A tiny shrimp lives on a pin cushion sea star on a reef in Indonesia

Yellowline Arrow crab with eggs on purple caribbean anemone

Arrow Crab, West Palm Beach, Florida

Harlequin shrimp, head on view, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), head on view, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Emperor Shrimpon sea cucumber, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Emperor Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on sea cucumber, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

The Orang-utan decorator crab sitting on coral, Solomons
The Orang-utan decorator crab sitting on coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

Rare Tiger Shrimp on volcanic sand, Papua New Guinea
The rare Tiger Shrimp (Phyllognathia ceratophthalmus) on volcanic sand, Volcano Crater, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A pair of white striped cleaner shrimp, Bali, Indonesia
A pair of white striped cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Commensal Shrimp on soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Hermit Crab tucked away in its protective shell, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Banded Cleaner Shrimp, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Arrow Crab carries her eggs underneath its abdomen
Arrow Crab carrying her eggs underneath its abdomen, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Crinoid squat lobster on crinoid feather star, Bali, Indonesia
Crinoid squat lobster (Allogalathea elegans), frontal view on crinoid feather star, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Black and white zebra crab on fire coral, Komodo, Indonesia

Banded Coral Shrimp on Caribbean reef

Extreme close-up of a Hermit Crab, Papua New Guinea

Tiny red hermit crab with white conch shell, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Orangutan Crab on bubble coral, Indonesia

Harlequin shrimp, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Red-spotted porcelain crab hiding in grey anemone
Red-spotted Neopetrolisthes porcelain crab hiding in grey anemone, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of a decorator crab covered in living polyps
A decorator crab is covered in living polyps in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

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

A pair of spiny tiger shrimp crawl on the seafloor
A pair of spiny tiger shrimp (Phyllognathia ceratophthalma) crawl on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Strange looking crab, Papua New Guinea

A pair of crabs mating, West Palm Beach, Florida

Cleaner shrimp on an anemone in Curacao

Emporer Shrimp on a large pin cushion starfish, Papua New Guinea
Emperor shrimp on a large pin cushion starfish, Papua New Guinea

Green Moray getting cleaned by a Banded Cleaner Shrimp (mid body), Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A pair of mushroom coral shrimp on pink mushroom coral
A pair of mushroom coral shrimp (Periclimenes Kororensis) on pink mushroom coral, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A colorful emperor shrimp sits atop a sea cucumber
A colorful emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) sits on a sea cucumber in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A soft coral crab blends into its host coral colony
A soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) blends into its host coral colony in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

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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.