Shellfish Collection (#27)

Red Crab (A land crab) - Females after spawning and two late arrivals still carrying eggs (paler colouration)
JPF-13027 Red Crab (A land crab) - Females after spawning and two late arrivals still carrying eggs (paler colouration) Christmas Island - Indian Ocean (Australian Territory)

Red Crab (A land crab) - Females after spawning - Christmas Island - Indian Ocean (Australian Territory) JPF34990
JPF-13026 Red Crab (A land crab) - Females after spawning Christmas Island - Indian Ocean (Australian Territory) Gecarcoidea natalis Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Sea Otter - Using tool cracking clam on rock. California, USA Mo84
TOM-790 Sea Otter - Using tool cracking clam on rock California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter eating clam it has broken open on rock. California, USA Mo66
TOM-787 Sea Otter eating clam it has broken open on rock California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Very low tide at Three Crowns Bay, Gower peninsula. Mussel beds etc. exposed
ROG-11498 Very low tide at Three Crowns Bay, Gower peninsula. Mussel beds etc. exposed. West Glamorgan, Wales Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Oystercatcher With mussel
CK-3224 Oystercatcher - With mussel Haematopus ostralegus Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Russian Desman - feeds on a fresh-water mussel, typical; bank of river Pra
ANZ-859 Russian Desman - feeds on a fresh-water mussel Bank of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka, Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve

Russian Desman - adults from one burrow - feed on a fresh-water mussels Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka
ANZ-853 Russian Desman - adults from one burrow - feed on a fresh-water mussels Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve, river Oka valley

Russian Desman - feeds on a fresh-water mussel Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia
ANZ-848 Russian Desman - feeds on a fresh-water mussel Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia Desmana moschata Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal

Russian Desman - adult female, feeds on a fresh-water mussel, typical posture; Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river
ANZ-835 Russian Desman - adult female, feeds on a fresh-water mussel, typical posture Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve, river Oka valley

Striped venus clam embedded in sand Lincolnshire coast, England, UK
SAS-596 Striped venus clam - embedded in sand Lincolnshire coast, England, UK Venus striatula Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White Striped Cleaner Shrimp: tropical reefs, Pacific
PM-10256 White Striped Cleaner Shrimp tropical reefs, Pacific Lysmata amboinensis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common whelk on the beach North sea, Belgium
ME-1261 Common whelk on the beach North sea, Belgium Buccinum undatum Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Crab - (land crab) downward migration crossing road. Christmas Island Pacific Ocean Fm: Gecarcoidea
JPF-9608 Red Crab - (land crab) downward migration crossing road Christmas Island, Indian Ocean Gecarcoidea natalis Fm: Gecarcoidea Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Blue Land Crab Florida, USA
DOW-102 Blue Land CRAB Florida, USA Cardisoma guanhumi Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spotted porcelain crab (Neopetrolisthes maculata) on adhesive sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhasesivum)
AUS-738 Red-spotted porcelain crab on Adhesive sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum). Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Neopetrolisthes maculatus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com

Burrowing Clam Orpheus Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
AU-13-dav Burrowing CLAM Orpheus Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia Tridacna crocea Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scallop empty shell of a scallop washed ashore at a sandy beach Pohara, Tasman District, South Island, New Zealand
SAS-664 Scallop - empty shell of a scallop washed ashore at a sandy beach Pohara, Tasman District, South Island, New Zealand Pecten novaezelandiae Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints

Mixed Atlantic Sea Shells - with crab (Carcinus sp. )
USH-100 Mixed Atlantic Sea SHELLS and Crab Carcinus sp. Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Shellfish: From Oysters to Crabs and Everything in Between" Delicate and alluring, an oyster shell reveals its hidden treasure - a lustrous artificial pearl that captivates with its iridescent beauty. Behold the majestic Giant Japanese Spider Crab, a creature of immense proportions that roams the depths of the ocean floor, captivating us with its otherworldly appearance. Witness nature's ingenuity as a sea otter cleverly uses a stone to crack open an abalone, showcasing their resourcefulness and intelligence in obtaining their delicious meal. Step back in time with an enchanting advertisement for Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, transporting us to Whitstable Native Oysters' birthplace in Kent, where tradition meets exquisite taste. Journey to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean and marvel at the vibrant red land crab dipping into water to replenish both salt and hydration – a fascinating ritual unique to this Australian territory. A delicate Velvet Crab immortalized on paper through meticulous watercolor strokes reminds us of nature's intricate artistry found even within seemingly small creatures. In Bali's coastal paradise, witness a seashell gleaner diligently collecting these treasures from sandy shores – reminding us of our connection with nature's bountiful offerings. Willem Claesz Heda's masterpiece "Still Life with a Gilt Cup" transports us back to 1635 when shellfish adorned opulent tables as symbols of wealth and indulgence during lavish feasts. Unconventional yet delightful; imagine receiving a Christmas card shaped like a lobster – celebrating uniqueness while spreading holiday cheer. Encounter Costa Rica's Cahuita National Park resident -the hermit crab- showcasing its adaptability by using abandoned shells as mobile homes along picturesque tropical beaches. Discover history served on porcelain as an exquisite oyster plate from the Rutherford B.