Crustacean Collection (page 20)

Scampi, shrimp, crayfish, and mantis shrimp.. Scampi, Nephrops norvegicus 1, shrimp, Macrobrachium carcinus 2, crayfish species 3, and mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis 4

Land crab engraving 1888
Illustrated Natural History of the Three Kingdoms Illustrierte Naturgeschichte der drei Reiche Franz StrAÔé¼ssles - Wilhelm Nitzschke, Stuttgart 1888

Illustration of Hermit Crab (Coenobita), without shell

Cartoon of Japanese Spider Crab (Macrocheira kaempferi), chasing man and woman on beach as it rears up behind them

Young Rosenberg prawns -Macrobrachium rosenbergii-, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand

European Crayfish -Astacus astacus-, captive, Germany

Crab (Brachyura) with dead Sea Turtle (Cheloniidae) as prey, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

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Harlequin Shrimp eating Sea Star (Linckia laevigata) Date:

Samurai crab (Heikea japonica). This crab is native to Japan, where it is known as the Samurai crab or Heikegani, and lives at a depth of 30 to 100 metres

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

Rainbow / Halloween / Moon Crab - close up - controlled conditions 14604
BB-2508 Rainbow / Halloween / Moon Crab - close up Gecarcinus quadratus controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Antarctic Krill Euphausia superba Antarctica January

Giant Japanese Spider Crab - worlds largest arthropod
PM-9577 Giant Japanese Spider CRAB - Worlds largest arthropod Macrocheira kaempferi Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spider Crab, Naxia aurita, Spider crab with Seagrasses grwoing on its Carapace, Wool Bay, South Australia, Australia
AUS-1519 Decorator crab with seagrasses growing on its carapace. Wool Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Naxia aurita John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

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A wave washes over a Sally Lightfoot Crab, Graspus graspus, searching for algae to dine on in the intertidal zone, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

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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

Banded Spiny Lobster, Panulirus marginatus, Hawaii, USA
This female Banded spiny lobster (Panulirus marginatus) is an endemic species and is carrying a tail full of eggs; Hawaii, United States of America

Commensal Shrimp on Cushion Starfish, Hawaii, USA
At less than an inch long this commensal shrimp (Periclemenes soror) is difficult to spot on the convoluted surface of the cushion starfish (Culcita novaeguineae); Hawaii, United States of America

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

Close-up of Hermit Crab (Anomura) on Sand of Beach, La Digue, Seychelles

Hermit Crab (Anomura) on Sand at Beach, La Digue, Seychelles

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;

Banded Spiny Lobster, Hawaii, USA
The banded spiny lobster (Panulirus marginatus) is an endemic species; Hawaii, United States of America

Inside Of Nautilus Shell

A Hawaiian Sea Creature, Halloween Hermit Crab (Ciliopagurus Strigatus) On The Sandy Beach; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

A Female Symbiotic Copepod (Stellicola Sp. ) Can Be Seen Just To The Left Of Center On This Necklace Seastar
A Female Symbiotic Copepod (Stellicola Sp.) Can Be Seen Just To The Left Of Center On This Necklace Seastar (Fromia Monilis); Yap, Micronesia

Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus Grapsus) On Rocky Horizon; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Adult Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus Grapsus) Under Grey Rock; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Fiddler Crab (Uca) On The Sand On The Island Of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

The Yellow Eggs Of This Female Reticulated Hinge-Beak Shrimp (Cinetorhynchus Teticulatus) Can Be Seen Through The Sides Of It

A Yellow Gorgonian Crab (Xenocarcinus Depressus) At Night On Its Host, A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

Sea Stars And Anemones Are Revealed By A Minus Tide; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

Close-Up Shot Of The Eyes Of A Golden King Crab. Southeast, Alaska Winter

Hawaii, Maui, Molokini, Western Lobster, (Enoplometopus Occidentalis) Found Among Rocks

Indonesia, Allied Cowrie Shell (Diminovula Punctata) Eating Soft Coral, Close-Up Colorful Pink Orange A91C

Close-Up Of Spider Conch Shell (Lambis Lambis)

Tapestry Turban Seashell (Turbo Petholatus) Laying On Sand, Selective Focus

Spider Conch Seashell (Lambis Lambis) Laying On Sand

Puerto Galera, Philippines, South East Asia; Cleaner Shrimp On A Sea Cucumber

Lobster And Trout

Pterygotus, pre-historic sea scorpion

Remains of barnacles on a ship propeller at the wharf of IJmuiden aan Zee, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Honorable Mention in the Abstract category of the Groene Camera 2022 photo contest

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Crustaceans, the fascinating creatures of the sea, come in all shapes and sizes. From the Greenland shark with its parasitic copepod hitchhiker to the majestic lobster captured in an X-ray image, these crustaceans never fail to amaze us. One standout among them is the Giant Robber or Coconut Crab, perched high on a coconut palm tree in the Indian Ocean. This impressive creature, known as Birgus Latro, can grow to enormous sizes and is truly a sight to behold. But they are not limited to just one species; they encompass a wide variety of animals. From tiny Antarctic Krill floating gracefully through icy waters to Horseshoe Crabs found along Reeds Beach in New Jersey, their diversity knows no bounds. Djibouti boasts another member of this extraordinary group - the Red Swimming Crab. With its vibrant colors and agile movements, it adds beauty and excitement to its surroundings. The Giant Japanese Spider Crab takes center stage with its long legs and imposing presence. Found off the coast of Japan, this colossal creature commands attention wherever it goes. On Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean (an Australian Territory), we find another captivating crustacean - the Red Crab. These land crabs create a stunning spectacle as they gather en masse on beaches during their annual migration. Not only do crustaceans inhabit oceans and shores but also thrive in freshwater ecosystems like ponds. Their intricate forms add charm and intrigue to pond life scenes around the world. Let's not forget about Louisiana Crayfish or Crawfish - widely harvested for food across North America but introduced elsewhere due to their delicious taste. These little critters have become culinary favorites while still maintaining their natural habitats. Lastly, we encounter Horseshoe Crabs once again - this time witnessing their incredible spawning behavior on sandy beaches. Limulus polyphemus showcases nature's wonders as these ancient creatures continue their age-old reproductive rituals.