Decapod Collection (page 5)

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

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

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

Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata debelius) crawling over rock

Edible crab (Cancer pagurus), overhead view

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

Illustration representing Variety of decapods
Zoology - Crustaceans - Variety of decapods. Illustration

Front view of Edible Crab

Velvet Crab (Necora puber), view from above

A shore crab crawling on a rock

A Prawn (Dendrobranchiata) among seaweed, close up, side view

Stone crab. Front view of an Aethra scruposa stone crab, showing its spiny upper shell (carapace). This crab lives in the Indian Ocean around Mauritius and the Mascarene Islands

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Decapods, a fascinating group of crustaceans, encompass a wide range of species that inhabit various ecosystems around the world. From the majestic Astacus astacus Linnaeus, commonly known as crayfish, to the resilient Phragmites australis (Cav. ), or common reed, these creatures display remarkable diversity. In coastal regions like Kejimkujik, North America faces an ongoing battle with invasive species such as the European green crab (Carcinus maenas). This decapod disrupts local ecosystems and poses threats to native marine life. On the other hand, we witness captivating interactions between different species in places like Galapagos Islands. An American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) relentlessly chases after a Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus), creating an exhilarating scene along the shoreline. Traveling across continents brings us to Sunderban tiger reserve in West Bengal, India. Here we encounter the vibrant Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) showcasing its unique personality against a backdrop of lush mangroves. Meanwhile, on Tenerife's Canary Islands in October, a Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazes peacefully on algae-covered rocks. The Cape Douglas coastline reveals another spectacle: Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) perched confidently on rugged rocks amidst crashing waves—a testament to their adaptability and resilience. Venturing into Cienaga de Zapata National Park unveils nature's cleaning crew—the Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni)—as they diligently attend to their host organisms. Nature never ceases to amaze; it presents us with extraordinary symbiotic relationships too. The commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitchhikes on Nudibranchs' backs—specifically Risbecia tryoni—forming a unique partnership that benefits both parties.