Decapods Collection (#5)

Saw-edged Spooner Crab (Etisus utilis) adult, feeding on Light-sensitive Sea Cucumber (Holothuria impatiens) at night, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) juvenile, climbing over seashells, Joss Bay, Kent, England, september (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Box Crab (Calappa calappa) adult, buried in sand, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Spotted Porcelain Crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) adult, fanning for food on anemone, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Golden Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) adult, in hole at night, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Crab - Spider Spiny (Maia squinado) close-up of male Plymouth

Crab - Xantho incisus In degensive attitude on seashore / Wembury, South Devon

Lobster - Montagu's Plated(Galathea squamifera) close-up on shore at extreme low water mark

Coleman's Shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) adult, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Clear Cleaner Shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) adult, on sponge at night, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Crab - Velvet (Portunus puber) close-up / on damp stones / Wembury Church Reef

Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) adult, on reef, Wayil, Wayilbatan, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Coleman's Shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) adult pair, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) adult, close-up of face, in reef at night, Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Blue Land Crab (Cardisoma guanhumi) adult male, close-up of face and claws, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Harlequin Crab (Lissocarcinus orbicularis) adult female, releasing eggs near Anemone (Heteractis malu), Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Freshwater Crab (Potamon fluviatilis) adult, near entrance of burrow, Italy, august

Anker's Whipcoral Shrimp (Pontonides ankeri) adult, camouflaged on whip coral, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Velvet Swimming Crab (Necora puber) adult, underwater on seabed, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, april

East Atlantic Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus adscensionis) immature, feeding on rocky shore, Pico Island, Azores, august

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) Female / underside

Caribbean Hermit Crab (Coenobita clypeatus) adult

Atlantic Ghost Crab (Ocypode quadrata) adult, standing on beach, Ilha do Mel, Parana, Brazil

Domed Elbow Crab (Cryptopodia fornicata) adult, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Ornamental Spider Crab (Schizophrys aspera) adult, camouflaged on reef at night, Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Commensal Shrimp (Pontonides unciger) adult, resting on whip coral in reef, Seraya Beach Resort, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Xenia Shrimp (Hippolyte commensalis) adult, camouflaged on xenia coral, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Trinidad Mountain Crab (Pseudothelphusa garmani) adult, sheltering in rock crevice, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus) juvenile, hiding in rock crevice, Galapagos Islands

Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus) adult, standing on black lava rock, Galapagos Islands

Soldier Porcelain Crab (Petrolisthes militaris) adult, resting on reef, Seraya Beach Resort, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Ghost Crab (Ocypode sp. ) adult, on beach habitat, Nosy Be, Madagascar
Ghost Crab (Ocypode sp.) adult, on beach habitat, Nosy Be, Madagascar

Mandarin Crab (Geosesarma notophorum) newly hatched young, Pulau Lingga (Lingga Islands), Riau Islands Province, Sumatra, Indonesia

Crab - Shore (Carcinus maenas) 1st Zoea larva lateral / X 20

Hingebeak shrimp on a reef
Hingebeak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Hingebeak shrimp on a sponge
Hingebeak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) on a sponge. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Hingebeak shrimp on a seasquirt
Hingebeak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) on an ink-spot sea squirt (Polycarpa aurata) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Elegant squat lobsters. Pair of elegant squat lobsters (Allogalathea elegans) perched at base of featherstar (crinoid). Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Anemone shrimp. Ancylomenes sarasvati anemone shrimp in a bleached sea anemone (order Actiniaria). Photographed off Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Rock shrimp (Urocaridella sp.). Photographed off Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator). Photographed off Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Anemone shrimp on bubble coral. Photographed off Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Hairy squat lobster on a sponge
Hairy squat lobster (Lauriea siagiani) on a sponge. Photographed off Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Zebra crab on a fire urchin
Zebra crab (striped) on a fire urchin (Asthonosoma varium). Zebra crabs (Zebrida adamsii) live on sea urchins and are found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Durban hingebeak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis). Photographed off Bali, Indonesia

Cleaner shrimp

Polar shrimp. Close-up of the head of a polar shrimp (Lebbeus polaris), showing its compound eye (upper left) and translucent shell

Great spider crab on a rock. The great spider crab (Hyas araneus) is found in the waters of the Atlantic and the North Sea

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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.