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Decapoda Collection (page 9)

"Exploring the Fascinating World of Decapoda: From Lobsters to X-rays" Discovering the hidden wonders beneath the ocean's surface

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Decapoda Collection: Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) adult, with Hermit Crab Fur Hydroid (Hydractinia echinata)
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Decapoda Collection: Harbour Crab (Liocarcinus depurator) adult, on muddy silt in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute
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Decapoda Collection: Short-tailed Crab (Pirimela denticulata) adult, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England
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Decapoda Collection: Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult female, carrying eggs beneath abdomen
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Decapoda Collection: Jellyfish Carry Crab (Ethusa sp. ) adult, carrying Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopeia andromeda)
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Decapoda Collection: Yellow crab moving on sand
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Decapoda Collection: Yellow crab moving on sand
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Decapoda Collection: Four-horned Spider Crab (Pisa tetraodon) adult, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March
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Decapoda Collection: Columbus Crab (Planes minutus) adult, washed up on beach amongst clump of Goose Barnacles
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Decapoda Collection: Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) adult, underwater in rockpool habitat, Cornwall, England, April
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Decapoda Collection: Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp)
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Decapoda Collection: Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) adult female, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, Kimmeridge
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Decapoda Collection: Tiny Hermit Crab (Pagurixus rubrovittatus) adult, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
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Decapoda Collection: Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) adult, on rocky shore, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England
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Decapoda Collection: Grumpy Sponge Crab (Mclaydromia dubia) adult, with sponge for protection, Lembeh Straits
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Decapoda Collection: Redspot Sponge Crab (Lewindromia unidentata) adult, with straw mat for protection, Lembeh Straits
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Decapoda Collection: Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Rinca Island
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Decapoda Collection: Crab fishing, fishermen landing Spiny Spider Crab (Maia squinado) and Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus)
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Decapoda Collection: Leopard Crinoid Shrimp (Laomenes pardus) adult, resting on crinoid, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
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Decapoda Collection: Spiny Spider Crab (Maia squinado) adults, in plastic container on fish market stall
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Decapoda Collection: Furrowed Crab (Xantho hydrophilus) adult, amongst coraline algae, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck
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Decapoda Collection: Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia sp. ) adult, covered with algae for camouflage
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Decapoda Collection: Velvet Swimming Crab (Necora puber) adult pair, mating, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, July
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Decapoda Collection: Spiny Spider Crab (Maia squinado) adult, underwater, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, July
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Decapoda Collection: Floral Egg Crab (Atergatis floridus) adult, entangled in string, Seraya, Bali
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Decapoda Collection: Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) adult, feeding on clam, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
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Decapoda Collection: Freshwater Crab (Potamon fluviatilis) adult female, close-up of telson shape, Tuscany, Italy, August
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Decapoda Collection: Freshwater Crab (Potamon fluviatilis) young, carried in telson pouch of mother, Tuscany, Italy
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Decapoda Collection: Freshwater Crab (Potamon fluviatilis) adult male, close-up of telson shape, Tuscany, Italy, August
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Decapoda Collection: Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) dark morph, adult, on spring migration, Zapata Peninsula
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Decapoda Collection: Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) yellow morph, adult, crossing road on spring migration
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Decapoda Collection: Long-clawed Porcelain Crab (Pisidia longicornis) adult, under stone on shore, Poole Harbour
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Decapoda Collection: Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) adult, with small crab on Sea Anemone
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Decapoda Collection: Soft Coral Porcelain Crab (Lissoporcellana nakasonei) adult, resting on coral, Lembeh Straits
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Decapoda Collection: Sleepy Sponge Crab (Dromia dormia) adult, with sponge on back for camouflage at night
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Decapoda Collection: Haigs Porcelain Crab (Porcellanella haigae) adult, resting on sea pen, Seraya, Bali
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Decapoda Collection: Pale Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus deformis) adult, with sea anemones attached to shell
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Decapoda Collection: Two-horn Box Crab (Calappa bicornis) adult, resting on black sand, Seraya, Bali
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Decapoda Collection: Shellfish, raw and cooked
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Decapoda Collection: Underside of Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus)
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Decapoda Collection: Cancer pagurus, Edible Crab, and crab meat
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Decapoda Collection: Turn lobster to face you and cut through the head with a large knife
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Decapoda Collection: Person shelling prawns
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Decapoda Collection: European Lobster (Homarus gammarus), side view
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Decapoda Collection: False Prickly Crab (Decapoda)
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Decapoda Collection: Homarus gammarus, Common Lobster emerging from underneath rock, side view
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Decapoda Collection: Feelers of Hermit Crab (Paguroidea), close up, front view
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Decapoda Collection: Front section of Lobster (Nephropidae), close up, view from above


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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.