Decapoda Collection (page 9)

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

Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) adult, on rocky shore, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Grumpy Sponge Crab (Mclaydromia dubia) adult, with sponge for protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

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

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

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

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

Shellfish, raw and cooked

Underside of Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus)

Cancer pagurus, Edible Crab, and crab meat

Turn lobster to face you and cut through the head with a large knife

Person shelling prawns

European Lobster (Homarus gammarus), side view

False Prickly Crab (Decapoda)

Homarus gammarus, Common Lobster emerging from underneath rock, side view

Feelers of Hermit Crab (Paguroidea), close up, front view

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.