Crustacea Collection (page 11)

Hydrozoan colony and amphipods. Amphipod (Stenothoe marina) crustaceans sheltering amongst the tentacled feeding structures of a hydrozoan (Tubularia larynx) colony

Amphipods on a sponge
Amphipods (Gammarellus sp.) on a sponge. Amphipods are small crustaceans that typically have a laterally flattened body and fourteen limbs

Marine crustacean (Diastylis glabra). This crustacean is usually found in water around Europe and the North West Atlantic

Water flea. Macro photograph of a water flea (Daphnia sp.), showing its internal organs. Water fleas are small crustaceans, commonly found in fresh water

Hermit crabs. Male and female hermit crabs (Pagurus pubescens) under water. Hermit crabs (superfamily Paguroidea) do not have their own shell

Predators feeding on a hydroid colony
Predators feeding on a hydrozoa colony. Colony of Tubularia larynx hydrozoa that has been destroyed by nudibranchs (Coryphella sp)

Hermit crabs Close-up of the head of a hermit crab (Pagurus pubescens), showing its eyes and mouth-parts. Hermit crabs (superfamily Paguroidea) do not have their own shell

Animals sheltering in an anemone. Anemonefish (subfamily Amphiprioninae), Periclimenes sp. shrimps (upper right) and a porcelain crab (family Porcellanidae, far left) in an anemone

Cardinalfish and parasite. Cardinalfish (family Apogonidae) with a parasitic isopod crustacean on its head. Parasitic isopods feed on the tissues of their host

Porcelain crab with eggs. Porcelain crabs (family Porcellanidae) live in symbiotic relationships with different hosts such as corals and anemones

Zebra crab on a sea urchin. Zebra crabs (Zebrida adamsii) live on sea urchins and are found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Photographed in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus). Even though this species of decapod crustacean looks like a shrimp and has shrimp in it name, it is not a true shrimp

Yellow banded coral shrimp (Stenopus cyanoscelis). Even though this species of decapod crustacean looks like a shrimp and has shrimp in it name, it is not a true shrimp

Hermit crab in a shell on sand. Hermit crabs (superfamily Paguroidea) do not have their own shell. They have long, soft abdomens which they protected from predators by living inside a salvaged empty

Barnacles on rocks
Barnacles on the rocks exposed at low tide. The rocks are a sedimentary shale and the barnacles have found some shelter in the joints between the layers on the exposed rock

Snow crabs, Canada
Snow Crabs. Snow crabs (Chionoecetes sp.) on a fishing boat with a view of the harbour in the fog behind. Photographed in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada

Mysid Shrimp
PM-10571 Mysid Shrimp. Crustacea Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Edible Shellfish
A lobster and some other edible crustacea including a crab and some shrimps and crayfish

Tiny Pea Crab on tropical beach outside its burrow. Sri Lanka
PM-10257 Tiny Pea Crab on tropical beach outside its burrow. Sri Lanka Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common limpets, dogwhelk and acorn barnacles on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands
SAS-423 Common limpets, dogwhelk and acorn barnacles on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland

Beadlet Anemone with half opened tentacles together with common limpet, snails
SAS-427 Beadlet Anemone - with half opened tentacles together with common limpet (patella vulgata), snails, acorn barnacles and algae in rock pool Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands

Acorn barnacles on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland, UK
SAS-426 Acorn barnacles - on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland, UK semibalanus balanoides Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

Common limpets and acorn barnacles on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland
SAS-434 Common limpets and acorn barnacles (Semibalanus balanoides) - on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland

Hermit crab in whelk shell showing compound eyes and mouthparts. UK & Mediterranean seas
PM-9929 Hermit crab in whelk shell showing compound eyes and mouthparts UK & Mediterranean seas Eupagurus bernhardus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black & White Illustration: Crayfish- from Furneaux 1911
PM-9701 Black & White Illustration: European / Noble / Broad-fingered CRAYFISH - from Furneaux 1911 Astacus astacus Also commonly referred to as Astacus fluviatilis Pat Morris Please note that prints

White Clawed Native Crayfish now endangered in British waters due to fungal disease from introduced American crayfish
PM-10258 White Clawed Native Crayfish now endangered in British waters due to fungal disease from introduced American crayfish Priority Species on UK BAP Austropotamobius pallipes Pat Morris Please

Common Prawn (Palaemon serratus) Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK. (RR)
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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

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Crustacea: Pond Life, Lobster, Crab & Friends" Dive into the enchanting realm of crustaceans, where a diverse array of creatures awaits. From the majestic Astacus astacus Linnaeus crayfish to the elegant Phragmites australis common reed, these fascinating beings inhabit various habitats and captivate our imagination. Transport yourself back in time as you encounter ancient marine life forms like Asaphus (Neoasaphus) kowalewskii, a mesmerizing stalk-eyed trilobite that roamed Earth's oceans eons ago. Marvel at the gracefulness of Sterna maxima, the royal tern soaring through coastal skies with effortless elegance. Witness nature's intricate web as copepods dance gracefully amidst planktonic stages of crab development in Trondheimsfjord, North Atlantic Ocean. Picture fishermen skillfully capturing oysters off Helgoland's shores in an evocative 1892 photograph or illustration digitally restored to its former glory. Immerse yourself in Studland Bay's sandy seabed where Corystes cassivelaunus, the masked crab scuttles about with stealthy precision. Delve into deep-sea mysteries and discover Glyptonotus antarcticus - an isopod thriving beneath icy Antarctic waters. Crustacea offers us glimpses into extraordinary ecosystems teeming with life and wonder. Whether observing their vibrant colors or marveling at their remarkable adaptations for survival, these captivating creatures remind us of nature's boundless creativity. Join UW INDO 2021 on an exploration that unveils hidden treasures within this vast underwater world. Let your curiosity guide you as we unravel secrets held by crustaceans – guardians of aquatic realms who continue to inspire awe and admiration even today.