Decapods Collection (page 2)

Redspot Sponge Crab (Lewindromia unidentata) adult, with straw mat for protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Colemans Shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) two adults, in Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Crab fishing, fishermen landing Spiny Spider Crab (Maia squinado) and Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) catch at harbour, Newquay, Cornwall, England, August

Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) adult, at night, Mioskon, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Leopard Crinoid Shrimp (Laomenes pardus) adult, resting on crinoid, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina tredecimdentata) adult, at burrow entrance in black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Common Shrimp (Crangon crangon) adult, on sand in shallow water, Norfolk, England, August

Rounded Seastar Shrimp (Zenopontonia noverca) adult, camouflaged on underside of Honeycomb Starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) adult female, with eggs, on reef at night Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands
Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) adult female, with eggs, on reef at night Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Sculptured Slipper Lobster (Parribacus antarcticus) adult, close-up of head and enlarged antennae plates, at shipwreck, USAT Liberty (US Army transport ship torpedoed during WWII), Tulamben, Seraya

Montagus Plated Lobster (Galathea squamifera) adult, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Babas Crinoid Squat Lobster (Allogalathea babai) adult, resting on crinoid, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Spiny Spider Crab (Maia squinado) adults, in plastic container on fish market stall, Villedieu les Poeles, Normandy, France, July

Furrowed Crab (Xantho hydrophilus) adult, amongst coraline algae, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May

Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia sp. ) adult, covered with algae for camouflage, on sandy seabed, Studland Bay
Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia sp.) adult, covered with algae for camouflage, on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, September

Velvet Swimming Crab (Necora puber) adult pair, mating, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, July

Spiny Spider Crab (Maia squinado) adult, underwater, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, July

Floral Egg Crab (Atergatis floridus) adult, entangled in string, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) adult, feeding on clam, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, September

Freshwater Crab (Potamon fluviatilis) adult female, close-up of telson shape, Tuscany, Italy, August

Freshwater Crab (Potamon fluviatilis) young, carried in telson pouch of mother, Tuscany, Italy, August

Freshwater Crab (Potamon fluviatilis) adult male, close-up of telson shape, Tuscany, Italy, August

Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) dark morph, adult, on spring migration, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) yellow morph, adult, crossing road on spring migration, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Long-clawed Porcelain Crab (Pisidia longicornis) adult, under stone on shore, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, September

Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) adult, with small crab on Sea Anemone (Calliactis polypus), attached to shell for camouflage and protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Soft Coral Porcelain Crab (Lissoporcellana nakasonei) adult, resting on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Sleepy Sponge Crab (Dromia dormia) adult, with sponge on back for camouflage at night, Alor Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Haigs Porcelain Crab (Porcellanella haigae) adult, resting on sea pen, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Pale Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus deformis) adult, with sea anemones attached to shell, resting on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Two-horn Box Crab (Calappa bicornis) adult, resting on black sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Underside of Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus)

Pile of prawns, one being peeled using a knife

Langosta a la parrilla, lobsters served with bowl of mayonnaise, lemon slices and herbs, view from above

Alpheus dentipes, illustration
Zoology - Crustaceans - Decapods - Shrimp (Alpheus dentipes), illustration

Common hermit crab, illustration
Zoology, Crustaceans, Decapoda - Common hermit crab, illustration

Large group of hermit crabs (pagurus sp), illustration
Zoology - Tardigrades or water bears (Tardigrada), illustration

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) poised in mock attack, front view

Uncooked lobster, high angle side view

Hermit Crab (Dardanus megistos) perched on coral, front view

Swimming Shrimp (Caridea) surrounded by its young, side view

Crab larvae in water

Overhead view of crab

Overturned red plastic bucket, shells, pebbles, starfish and crabs on patch of sand, view from above

Three crayfishes (astacus fluviatilis), illustration
Zoology - Crustaceans - Decapods - European crayfish (Astacus fluviatilis), illustration

Crustacea, illustration
Zoology - Crustaceans - Diaptomus gracilis, Triops cancriformis, Water flea (Daphnia), illustration

Slipper lobster (scyllarus arctus) (scyllarides latus), illustration
Zoology - Crustaceans - Decapods - Slipper lobster (Scyllarus arctus; Scyllarides latus), illustration

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Discover the fascinating world of decapods, a diverse group of crustaceans that will leave you in awe. From the gravid female Glass and Ghost shrimp delicately perched on a mesmerizing Glass sponge, to the masked crab confidently navigating the sandy seabed in Studland Bay. Feast your eyes on a stunning 1899-1904 color lithograph showcasing the intricate beauty of these creatures. Witness the incredible sight of Christmas Island red crabs emerging from their burrows during rainy season, creating an enchanting spectacle. Marvel at the long-legged spider crab gracefully perched on Dead Man's Fingers coral, while encountering a samurai crab with its striking appearance. Meet the coral hermit crab as it finds refuge within its unique shell home in Yap, Micronesia. Get up close and personal with a White Stripe Cleaner Shrimp in Hawaii, USA - truly nature's cleaning crew. Observe squat shrimp forming symbiotic relationships with anemones in Philippines' vibrant waters. Encounter the majestic Four-horned Spider Crab roaming freely off Kimmeridge coastlines. Admire male helmet crabs displaying their impressive armor-like exoskeletons. Lastly, witness spotted porcelain crabs fanning for food atop anemones in Mabul Island's crystal-clear waters. Join us as we delve into this captivating realm where decapods reign supreme.