Decapoda Collection (page 8)

Harlequin shrimp sitting atop a starfish, Bali
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), sitting atop a starfish, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Mantis shrimp with egg clutch, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mantis shrimp with egg clutch, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab peeks out of its shell, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Red Reef Hermit Crab peeks out of its shell, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Harlequin swimming crab, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Harlequin swimming crab (Lissocarcinus laevis) in front of tube-dwelling anemone, Bunaken National Park, Indonesia

A yellowline arrow crab in a blue vase sponge in Caribbean waters

Box Crab burrows in the sand, Papua New Guinea
Box Crab burrows in the sand waiting for its next meal, Papua New Guinea

Candy crab on red orange soft coral, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Candy crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) on red orange soft coral, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Emperor shrimp on orange sea cucumber, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Emperor shrimp on orange sea cucumber, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Hermit crab on sponge in Gulf of Mexico

Boxing Crab in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Orange and brown Elegant Squat Lobster on crinoid
Orange and brown Elegant squat lobster (Allogalathea elegans) on crinoid, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

School of razorfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
School of razorfish or shrimpfish, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A tiny emperor shrimp on a nudibranch
A tiny emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitches a ride on a nudibranch in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A tiny crab clings to a sea pen on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Crustaceans make up a large part of the biodiversity found on reefs

Commensal shrimp on a sea star, La Paz, Mexico

Commensal shrimp on soft coral, Papua New Guinea
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on soft coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A Black-finned snake eel pokes its head out of a sandy seafloor
A Black-finned snake eel (Ophichthus cephalozona) pokes its head out of a sandy seafloor in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Green Arrowhead Crab, Papua New Guinea
Green Arrowhead Crab (Huenia heraldica) amongst vegetation and coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A spider crab in Sulawesi, Indonesia

A harlequin swimming crab sits on its host tube anemone
A harlequin swimming crab (Lissocarcinus laevis) sits on its host tube anemone in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine

Yellowline Arrow Crab on anenome in Caribbean Sea

Small white crab with red spots on hard coral, Bali, Indonesia

A saltwater shrimp on bubble coral
A saltwater shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Shrimp goby and snapping shrimp look out their burrow, Papua New Guinea
Shrimp goby and snapping shrimp look out their burrow, Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

White porcelain crab in beige soft coral, North Sulawesi
White porcelain crab in beige soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Two squat anemone shrimp in Curacao
Two squat anemone shrimp (Thor amboinensis) in Curacao

Sarasvati anemone shrimp, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sarasvati anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati), Bunaken National Patk, Sulawesi, Indonesia

The rare Colemans coral shrimp, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
The rare Colemans coral shrimp (Vir colemani), Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Illustration shows crabs. Decapoda. - Behnfukkreble, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Fishing dock, Tofino, Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Halloween Hermit Crab (Ciliopagurus strigatus) adult, in empty Cone Shell (Conus sp. ), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
Halloween Hermit Crab (Ciliopagurus strigatus) adult, in empty Cone Shell (Conus sp.), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) adult, with Sea Anemones (Calliactis polypus) attached to shell for camouflage and protection, at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands

Corallimorph Decorator Crab (Cyclocoeloma tuberculata) adult, camouflaged with corallimorph corals at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) adult pair, mating beside anemone on black sand, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia rostrata) adult, in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) adult, with Hermit Crab Fur Hydroid (Hydractinia echinata) on shell, on muddy silt in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Harbour Crab (Liocarcinus depurator) adult, on muddy silt in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Short-tailed Crab (Pirimela denticulata) adult, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult female, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Jellyfish Carry Crab (Ethusa sp. ) adult, carrying Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopeia andromeda)
Jellyfish Carry Crab (Ethusa sp.) adult, carrying Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopeia andromeda) with Magnificent Anemone Shrimp (Ancylomenes magnificus) on sand, Gili Lawa Darat Bay

Yellow crab moving on sand
Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Francois Peron National Park, Cape Peron

Yellow crab moving on sand
Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Francois Peron National Park, Cape Peron

Four-horned Spider Crab (Pisa tetraodon) adult, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Columbus Crab (Planes minutus) adult, washed up on beach amongst clump of Goose Barnacles (Lepas sp. ), Chesil Beach
Columbus Crab (Planes minutus) adult, washed up on beach amongst clump of Goose Barnacles (Lepas sp.), Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, February

Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) adult, underwater in rockpool habitat, Cornwall, England, April

Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp. ) on claws for protection
Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp.) on claws for protection, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) adult female, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Tiny Hermit Crab (Pagurixus rubrovittatus) adult, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

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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.