Hermit Crab Collection

Engraving depicting hermit crabs, decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea, 19th century
5309018 Engraving depicting hermit crabs, decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting hermit crabs)

The Robber Crab (Birgus latro), 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Robber Crab (Birgus latro), 1857. Charles Darwin: The young are hatched and live for some time on the coast. At this period of existence we cannot suppose that cocoa- nuts form any part of their

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LI, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LII, c. 1575/1580

Picture No. 12020744
Hermit crab using a small plastic football ball as a shell. The hermit crabs use empty shells to protect the soft part of the abdomen to make it inaccessible to predators

Hermit crab at beach. Endless tropical horizon

Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) on yellow sponge, Loch Etive, west coast of Scotland, UK, September

Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Hermit crab in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. A Hermit Crab on the beach
Africa, So TomA and Principe. A Hermit Crab on the beach

Pacific red hermit crab (Elassochirus gilli) on sea floor, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Hairy yellow hermit crab (Aniculus maximus) in its home of a Triton trumpet shell (Charonia tritonis), Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) with Snail fur (Hydractinia echinata) growing on its shell, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

A Victorian Christmas card of a hermit crab in a shell being ridden by a water baby surrounnded by a shoal of fish
3604272 A Victorian Christmas card of a hermit crab in a shell being ridden by a water baby surrounnded by a shoal of fish, by Gertude Thompson, c.1895 (colour litho) by Thompson, E

Hermit crabs and coconut crab
6338449 Hermit crabs and coconut crab by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Hermit crab, Pagurus excavatus 1, common hermit crab in shell, Pagurus bernhardus 2, and coconut crab, Birgus latro 3)

Examples of Decapoda Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746714 Examples of Decapoda Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

UW INDO 1897 40
Beautiful Hermit Crab - Sedam dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 07-Nov-19

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) feeding on a Flame shell (Limaria hians) in a kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest, Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

RF - Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) scuttles over the seabed. Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Illustration of Crustaceans c. 1923 (litho)
3090498 Illustration of Crustaceans c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Symbiosis of a Hermit Crab (Pagurus) with a Sea Anemone, Adamsia palliata (engraving)
967857 Symbiosis of a Hermit Crab (Pagurus) with a Sea Anemone, Adamsia palliata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sea life of the Mediterranean (colour litho)
3101053 Sea life of the Mediterranean (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea life of the Mediterranean: Turtle, Hermit Crab, Whitish Sea Lemon)

Oyster tureen with stand, 1884 (silver)
1072196 Oyster tureen with stand, 1884 (silver) by Gorham Manufacturing Company; 22.9x26.3x22.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Discretionary Decorative Arts Fund and gift of David T

Sea Anemone, plate from "Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs"
AGD241749 Sea Anemone, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.10, p.581, published by Bibliographisches Institut, 1893 (colour litho) by German School

Blue knee hermit crab (Dardanus guttatus) prefers shells with narrow openings such as this cone shell, Yap, Micronesia

Great hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor). Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Flame tip hermit crab (Calcinus minutus), a left-handed hermit crab that is often found in branching hard corals, Yap, Micronesia

Hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor), with Shoal of Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

La Mer, 1850-1914. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
La Mer, 1850-1914. [The Sea]

Maroon hermit crabs (Pagurus hemphilli) in shells of Blue Topsnail (Calliostoma ligatum) Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Coral hermit crab (Paguritta sp) in coral home, Yap, Micronesia. Small repro only

Illustration of Hermit Crab (Coenobita), without shell

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

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

Coconut Crab (Birgus Latro); Vanuatu

Micronesia, Hermit Crab On Seafloor Sand (Dardanus Lagopodes); Yap

Completely fossilized Hermit Crab

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Shell and crab by Olga Makrushenko
Illustration (mixed media) by Olga Makrushenko

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat, Batanta Island
Hermit crab (Paguroidea) emerging from freshly adopted shell amid coral, Batanta Island, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Hermit crab engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Illustration of Hermit Crab in shell

Crab on the sand in praia sancho
Fernando de noronha pernambuco brazil

Hermit Crab on a large elephant ear sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Small Hermit Crab, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Small hermit crab, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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The hermit crab, a fascinating creature found in various parts of the world, never fails to captivate with its unique lifestyle and intriguing appearance. Picture No. 12020744 showcases a hermit crab in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica, where it thrives amidst lush greenery and pristine beaches. Venturing further across the globe to Vis Island, Croatia, we encounter the Dardanus calidus species residing in the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. Its vibrant colors blend harmoniously with its surroundings as it scuttles along. In Loch Etive on Scotland's west coast lies a captivating sight - a Pagurus bernhardus hermit crab perched atop a yellow sponge. The contrasting hues create an enchanting visual spectacle against the backdrop of this picturesque location. Bouley Bay in Jersey, British Channel Islands offers another glimpse into nature's wonders as we witness a Common Hermit Crab navigating through its habitat. This resilient creature adapts effortlessly to different environments and continues to amaze us with its resourcefulness. Traveling even further south brings us to São Tomé and Príncipe off Africa's coast - here we find a solitary Hermit Crab strolling along the sandy beach. Against this idyllic backdrop, it reminds us of nature's tranquility and beauty. Crossing over to Prince William Sound in Alaska is where we encounter Elassochirus gilli - also known as Pacific red hermit crab - gracefully moving across the sea floor. Its delicate movements leave trails behind that showcase its elegance beneath Alaskan waters. Hawaii presents yet another remarkable scene: Aniculus maximus or Hairy Yellow Hermit Crab finds solace within a Triton trumpet shell (Charonia tritonis). This symbiotic relationship between two marine creatures highlights their interconnectedness within Hawaii's vast Pacific Ocean ecosystem. Ronas Voe in Shetland, Scotland, reveals a unique sight.