Decapods Collection

Gravid female Glass / Ghost shrimp on Glass sponge (Hexactinellida) from coral seamount, SW Indian Ridge, Indian Ocean, December 2011

Masked crab (Corystes cassivelaunus) on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Dorset, UK, May

Decapoda, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999851 Decapoda, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Christmas Island red crabs, Gecarcoidea natalis, leaving their burrows during rainy
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Long legged spider crab (Macropodia rostrata) on Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum). Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Samurai crab (Heikea japonica). This crab is native to Japan, where it is known as the Samurai crab or Heikegani, and lives at a depth of 30 to 100 metres

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

Close-up of a White Stripe Cleaner Shrimp, Hawaii, USA
Close-up of a White Stripe Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Squat Shrimp on anemone, Philippines
A close look at a squat shrimp (Thor amboinensis), on a beaded anemone (Heteractis aurora). This anemone has been found as host to 7 different species of clownfish as well as the domino damselfish;

Male helmet crab (Corystes cassivelaunus). This crab lives at a depth of 10-20 metres in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Adriatic Sea

Orange Crab Moving Along The Sand

Mud shrimp (Upogebia sp), illustration Zoology, Crustacea, Decapoda

Sea anemone on crab, illustration Zoology, Crustacea, Decapoda, pagurus sp

Ocellated Tozeuma Shrimp (Tozeuma lanceolatum) adult, beside coral at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Halloween Hermit Crab (Ciliopagurus strigatus) adult, in empty Cone Shell (Conus sp. ), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
Halloween Hermit Crab (Ciliopagurus strigatus) adult, in empty Cone Shell (Conus sp.), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) adult, with Sea Anemones (Calliactis polypus) attached to shell for camouflage and protection, at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands

Corallimorph Decorator Crab (Cyclocoeloma tuberculata) adult, camouflaged with corallimorph corals at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) adult pair, mating beside anemone on black sand, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Cryptic Sponge Shrimp (Gelastocaris paronae) adult, on black sand, Retak Larry, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia rostrata) adult, in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) adult, with Hermit Crab Fur Hydroid (Hydractinia echinata) on shell, on muddy silt in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Harbour Crab (Liocarcinus depurator) adult, on muddy silt in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Short-tailed Crab (Pirimela denticulata) adult, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

Lisas Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina lisa) adult, at burrow entrance, Gili Lawa Darat Bay, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Boxer Shrimp (Stenopus tenuirostris) adult, at night, Aer Perang, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Long-clawed Squat Lobster (Munida rugosa) adult, in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult female, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Jellyfish Carry Crab (Ethusa sp. ) adult, carrying Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopeia andromeda)
Jellyfish Carry Crab (Ethusa sp.) adult, carrying Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopeia andromeda) with Magnificent Anemone Shrimp (Ancylomenes magnificus) on sand, Gili Lawa Darat Bay

Shrimp (Philocheras fasciatus) adult, in shallow pool, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Sponge-dwelling Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January
Sponge-dwelling Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Clear Cleaner Shrimp (Urocaridella antonbruunii) adult, on Immaculate Puffer (Arothron immaculatus) head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Four-horned Spider Crab (Pisa tetraodon) adult, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Columbus Crab (Planes minutus) adult, washed up on beach amongst clump of Goose Barnacles (Lepas sp. ), Chesil Beach
Columbus Crab (Planes minutus) adult, washed up on beach amongst clump of Goose Barnacles (Lepas sp.), Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, February

Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) adult, underwater in rockpool habitat, Cornwall, England, April

Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp. ) on claws for protection
Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp.) on claws for protection, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) adult female, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Tiny Hermit Crab (Pagurixus rubrovittatus) adult, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) adult, on rocky shore, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Grumpy Sponge Crab (Mclaydromia dubia) adult, with sponge for protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Redspot Sponge Crab (Lewindromia unidentata) adult, with straw mat for protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Colemans Shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) two adults, in Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Crab fishing, fishermen landing Spiny Spider Crab (Maia squinado) and Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) catch at harbour, Newquay, Cornwall, England, August

Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) adult, at night, Mioskon, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Leopard Crinoid Shrimp (Laomenes pardus) adult, resting on crinoid, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina tredecimdentata) adult, at burrow entrance in black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Common Shrimp (Crangon crangon) adult, on sand in shallow water, Norfolk, England, August

Rounded Seastar Shrimp (Zenopontonia noverca) adult, camouflaged on underside of Honeycomb Starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

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Discover the fascinating world of decapods, a diverse group of crustaceans that will leave you in awe. From the gravid female Glass and Ghost shrimp delicately perched on a mesmerizing Glass sponge, to the masked crab confidently navigating the sandy seabed in Studland Bay. Feast your eyes on a stunning 1899-1904 color lithograph showcasing the intricate beauty of these creatures. Witness the incredible sight of Christmas Island red crabs emerging from their burrows during rainy season, creating an enchanting spectacle. Marvel at the long-legged spider crab gracefully perched on Dead Man's Fingers coral, while encountering a samurai crab with its striking appearance. Meet the coral hermit crab as it finds refuge within its unique shell home in Yap, Micronesia. Get up close and personal with a White Stripe Cleaner Shrimp in Hawaii, USA - truly nature's cleaning crew. Observe squat shrimp forming symbiotic relationships with anemones in Philippines' vibrant waters. Encounter the majestic Four-horned Spider Crab roaming freely off Kimmeridge coastlines. Admire male helmet crabs displaying their impressive armor-like exoskeletons. Lastly, witness spotted porcelain crabs fanning for food atop anemones in Mabul Island's crystal-clear waters. Join us as we delve into this captivating realm where decapods reign supreme.