Arthropods Collection (page 9)

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)

Plate of cherries, pod and bumble bees (w / c)
3573726 Plate of cherries, pod and bumble bees (w/c) by Garzoni, Giovanna (1600-70); (add.info.: Formerly kept in the Galleria Palatina in Florence. Now in the Museum of Still Life (Natura Morta)

Underbrush with animals
3573684 Underbrush with animals by Schrieck, Otto Marseus van (1619-78); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany

The liar
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a deer ked (Lipoptena cervi). L. cervi lives as an ectoparasite on deer, moose and other cervids

Blue knee hermit crab (Dardanus guttatus) prefers shells with narrow openings such as this cone shell, Yap, Micronesia

Marine planktonic Copepod (Sapphirina sp. ) brightly coloured copepods
Marine planktonic Copepod (Sapphirina sp.) brightly coloured copepods. Deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Great hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor). Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Flame tip hermit crab (Calcinus minutus), a left-handed hermit crab that is often found in branching hard corals, Yap, Micronesia

Hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor), with Shoal of Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Snakelocks shrimp (Periclimenes sagittifer) living symbiotiocally inside a snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

RF - European lobster (Homarus gammarus) on the Wreck of the Rosalie. North Norfolk, United Kingdom. North Sea. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Portrait of a Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) infected with Cymothoid isopod parasites. The large parasite between the eyes is a female, the smaller individuals are males

Christmas Island red crabs, Gecarcoidea natalis, leaving their burrows during rainy
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Elephant Hawkmoth, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle
Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle) at night on a coral reef. Piaynemo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Common Housefly Date: 1948

Two Grasshoppers

Split level of Acorn barnacles (Balanus glandula) just below the surface, Seven Tree Island, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Black-and-white sea flea (Chromopleustes oculatus) on a Sunflower star (Pycnopodia helianthoides), Port Neville, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada. March

Sea fleas (Chromopleustes oculatus) on dorsal surface of a Giant sunflower seastar, Port Neville, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada. March

Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) large adult male is clinging to strands of bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. September

Maroon hermit crabs (Pagurus hemphilli) in shells of Blue Topsnail (Calliostoma ligatum) Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus), a commensal species that associates with crimson sea anemones. Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Macro photo of a Wheelers Thistle Flower native to Arizona, United States of America, North America

Wildlife on the coast of Cape Hammond including Galapagos flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) and Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) coming ashore amongst crabs. Clearwater Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos. Sequence 3 of 3

Golden coral shrimp (Stenopus scutellatus), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

A larval stage slipper lobster (Scyllaridae) photographed in the Sargasso Sea, Atlantic ocean, International Waters

RF- Morpho butterfly displaying on leaf (Morpho achilles). Amazonia, Ecuador

Land crab crawling on red sandstone after overnight storm. Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Channel clinging crab (Mithrax spinosissimus), Eleuthera, Bahamas

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) moves across the colourful red patterned surface of its host Candycane sea cucumber (Thelenota rubralineata)

Reef lizardifsh (Synodus variegatus) at a cleaning station, being cleaned by Holthuis anemone shrimps (Ancylomenes holthuisi). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

RF- Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) perched on Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum). Lost Maples State Park, Hill Country, Central Texas, USA. November

Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta), perched on Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum), Lost Maples State Park, Hill Country, Central Texas, USA, November

Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on the beach at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos, May

Bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on Bubble coral (Plerogyra sp). Anilao, Philippines

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) on French marigold (Tagetes patula) flowers. September, Dorset UK

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with very tatty, worn wings and dusted with pollen, visiting a Himalayan balsam (Impatients glandulifera) flower. Wiltshire pastureland, UK, September

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) camouflaged amongst dead vegetation. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September

Painted Lady butterfly (Cynthia / Vanessa cardui) feeding on {Verbena bonariensis} flowers, UK, September

Close up of a Long clawed squat lobster (Munida rugosa) in Loch Carron, January 2016

Common Green Grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus), resting on dead Yellow rattle stem, Vealend Farm, Devon, UK. August 2012

Golden Ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii) female at rest on flower, Devon, England, UK, August

Migrant Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna mixta latrielle) male in flight, Wiltshire, England. August

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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.