Eyestalks Collection

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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 male fiddler crab, Uca sp, on the island of Yap, Micronesia

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

Manitis Shrimp, Cebu, Philippines
The Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is also known as a clown mantis shrimp and peacock mantis shrimp; Cebu, Philippines

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

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

Garden snail climbing on glass
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) climbing on glass. The snails foot (the underside gripping area) and mouth are pressed to the surface of the glass

Garden snail on beer trap
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) on the rim of a jar filled with beer. Snails and slugs are attracted to the yeast in the beer

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Discover the fascinating world of eyestalks, not the tech company, but the intriguing sensory organs of various marine and terrestrial creatures. (NA) The Coral Hermit Crab of Yap, Micronesia, and the Paguritta vittata, use their long eyestalks to detect predators and prey in the deep sea. (NA) In the Philippines, the Manitis shrimp relies on its sensitive eyestalks to navigate the sandy seafloor. (Fiddler Crab, Uca, Yap, Micronesia) On the island of Yap, the fiddler crab's eyestalks help it detect vibrations in the sand, alerting it to potential threats. (A Yellow Gorgonian Crab, Xenocarcinus depressus, at night on its host, a gorgonian coral fan, Fiji) they can also essential for the yellow gorgonian crab, allowing it to locate its host coral in the dark. (Garden snail climbing on glass) Terrestrial creatures, like the garden snail, have simpler eyestalks, but they play a crucial role in the snail's ability to sense touch and light. (Garden snail on beer trap) Even when trapped, the garden snail's eyestalks help it detect the beer bait and potentially escape.