Arthropods Collection (page 8)

Ringlet butterfly {Aphantopus hyperantus} resting on buttercup, Denmark Farm, Lampeter, Wales, UK. June

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) and Sally-lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks at high-tide with sea spray, Galapagos Islands, South America

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) chasing after Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) across shoreline. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India
Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp.) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae from rock, Tenerife, Canary Islands, October

Fishermen catching oysters, Helgoland, Germany, photo or illustration, published 1892
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Tailor, Workshop in a Tailor's Shop, 1880, France, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century
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Sally Lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks caught in the swell, Espanola Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Sally Lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on beach, portrait, Santiago Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Deep red Feather star shrimp (Hippolyte prideauxiana) crawling secretly amongst the arms of a Feather star (Antedon bifida), Loch Duich, Highands, Scotland, UK

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp

Bullseye reef lobster (Hoplometopus holthuisi) on rocky seabed, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. November

Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber) male, in defensive posture, with wreck of the Rosalie in background, Weybourne, Norfolk, England, UK, North Sea

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

Puget Sound King crab (Lopholithodes mandtii) extreme close-up of face, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St. Ives, Cornwall. August
European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St.Ives, Cornwall. August

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

Fimbriated moray / Darkspotted moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) peering out from crevice with two Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) close by, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) sheltering beneath tentacles of its host, Crimson anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi). Browning Pass, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean. July

An endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) carrying a juvenile Anemone (Triactis producta) in its claws as a defense mechanism

Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sitting disoriented on top of Common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) after being driven out of hiding by fisherman

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

Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) standing on seabed, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) living in association with Giant Caribbean sea anemone (Condylactis gigantea), Dominica, Caribbean

Close up of Peppermint shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni), Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

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)

Cleaning shrimp (Periclimenes sp) on a coral reef, close up, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

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European chestnut weevil (Curculio elephas) walking on greeen leaf, Liguria, Italy Date: 17-Jun-17

Blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) curled up on the reef for the night, with a transparent cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) inspecting its tail, Philippines

Mexican fiddler crab (Leptuca crenulata) small male displaying with larger individual behind, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco), Gulf of California, Mexico, June

Leachs spider crab (Inachus phalangium) sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Young Long clawed squat lobster (Munida rugosa), portrait, Loch Linnhe, The Highlands, Scotland, UK

Spider crab (Hyas sp. ) scaling the stipe of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)
Spider crab (Hyas sp.) scaling the stipe of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) up into the canopy of the kelp forest. Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

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

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in Fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines

Endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) on reef, waving anemones (Triactis sp.) in its claws, North Pacific, Hawaii, USA

Vase of flowers
3564892 Vase of flowers by Aelst, Willem van (1626-83); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Van Aelst, Willem Date of Artwork: 1670 ca)

Vase of flowers with a butterfly
3573729 Vase of flowers with a butterfly by Schrieck, Otto Marseus van (1619-78); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany

Small reptiles and butterflies in a corner of the woods
3573686 Small reptiles and butterflies in a corner of the woods by Schrieck, Otto Marseus van (1619-78); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany

Buttercup plant with two almonds and an hymenopter (w / c)
3573682 Buttercup plant with two almonds and an hymenopter (w/c) by Garzoni, Giovanna (1600-70); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany

Vase of flowers, parrot and lapdog, c. 1600-25
3573755 Vase of flowers, parrot and lapdog, c.1600-25 by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Vase of flowers)

Two crabs; pen drawing on white paper by Leonardo da Vinci preserved in the Wallraff-Richartz Museum in Cologne
3572620 Two crabs; pen drawing on white paper by Leonardo da Vinci preserved in the Wallraff-Richartz Museum in Cologne. by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne

Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) clinging to a fallen tree branch off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

A Giant Centipede is carefully held up by its keeper, London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)
2662464 A Giant Centipede is carefully held up by its keeper, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Arthropods, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109866 Arthropods, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

Still life
3567355 Still life by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: ARTIST: Davids de Heem Jean Date of Artwork: XVII sec)

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Arthropods: A Fascinating World of Color and Adaptation From the icy depths of Greenland to the vibrant gardens they can be found in every corner of our planet. Take a closer look at these incredible creatures and discover their captivating beauty. In the frigid waters, a massive Greenland shark gracefully glides through the darkness. Attached to its body is a parasitic copepod, Ommatokoita elongata, relying on this majestic predator for survival. Moving from water to land, bee anatomy reveals intricate structures designed for efficiency. Historical artwork showcases the meticulous details that have fascinated scientists and artists alike throughout centuries. Basking under the warm sun, a Red Admiral butterfly rests delicately on a plant. Its wings spread wide open, displaying an exquisite pattern that mesmerizes all who behold it. Another Red Admiral butterfly takes flight with elegance and grace. As its wings flutter effortlessly in mid-air, it becomes one with nature's symphony of colors. The sea green swallowtail butterfly dances among flowers with unmatched gracefulness. Its delicate movements mirror the gentle waves caressing sandy shores. A circle of bees buzzes harmoniously as they work together towards a common goal – building their hive and collecting nectar from blooming flowers. Exploring pond life reveals an enchanting world teeming with diverse arthropods. Mantis shrimp roam coral reefs in Puerto Galera while water fleas swim alongside green algae in garden ponds - showcasing nature's interconnectedness. A hornet mimic hoverfly cleverly disguises itself as one of nature's fiercest predators – evoking both fear and admiration for its remarkable adaptation skills. Amongst them all stands proudly the Peacock butterfly adorned with striking patterns resembling eyespots on its wings. Small tortoiseshell butterflies join this display of natural artistry - reminding us that even small creatures possess immense beauty worth cherishing and can truly extraordinary beings.