Malacostraca Collection

RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walk about on coral reef. Puerto Galera, Philippines

Portrait of Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a beach. San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Tropical East Pacific Ocean

Krill (malacostracans), side view

Astacus astacus Linnaeus, crayfish
Suppl. Tb LVI from Insecten-Belustigung 1756-61, Volume 3 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)

Phragmites australis (Cav. ), common reed
A herbarium sheet containing Phragmites australis (Cav.), a common reed which grows in wetlands throughout the America, Europe and parts of Asia. This specimen is from Panama

European green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species in North America, Kejimkujik Seaside National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her eggs, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Aggregation of thousands of moulting Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii), South Australia Basin, Australia. Pacific Ocean

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus lappaceus) Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii), Lake Baikal, Russia. June. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rock with waves, Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Arrow crab (Sternorhynchus lanceolatus). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Whip coral shrimp (Pontonides uncigar) Bluff Island, south of Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong, China

Land crab (Geosesarma sp. ) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey
Land crab (Geosesarma sp.) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey, Sarawak, Borneo

Aggregation of thousands of Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii) for moulting, South Australia Basin, Australia. Pacific Ocean

European / Common Lobster (Homarus gammarus) in rocky retreat. Controlled conditions, Cornwall, UK. May

Spiny spider crab (Achaeus spinosus) reaching up and scratching its head, while climbing on purple soft coral bush (Dendronephthya sp.) Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Giant deep-sea isopod (Bathynomus giganteus) Picture was taken in cooperation with the Zoological Museum University of Hamburg

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

Mount Lewis spiny crayfish (Euastacus fleckeri) in defensive posture with claw raised, at edge of mountain stream, Mount. Lewis, Wet Tropics World Heritage area, Queensland, Australia. Endangered

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Harlequin Crab - inside Tube Anemone, Cerianthus sp - Batu Niti Slope dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Harlequin Crab - inside Tube Anemone

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Graceful Anemone Shrimp on Fire Anemone (Phyllodiscus sp) - Tanjung Usi 1 dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Mexican Fiddler Crab (Leptuca crenulata) male displaying, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point, Gulf of California, Mexico, June

Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Lamington spiny crayfish (Euastacus sulcatus) blue form, in leaf litter under tree roots with claws raised, rare crayfish that commonly forages away from water on the forest floor above 300m

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) inquisitive pup playing with Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus). Plazas Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Swimming crab (Cronius ruber) Canary Islands, Tenerife. Invasive species

Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view towards sky. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii) on lake bed, with some swimming, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Strawberry land hermit crab (Coenobita perlatus). On white coral sand beach, Small unhinhabited coral islet in Raa Atoll lagoon, Maldives

Columbus crab (Planes major) which was stranded on the beach, South Africa

Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) on yellow sponge, Loch Etive, west coast of Scotland, UK, September

Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab (Cancer pagurus), Shetland, Scotland, UK, September

Freshwater isopods (Acanthogammarus victorii) feeding on seabed, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Princely fiddler crab (Uca princeps), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

Marbled swimming crab (Liocarcinus marmoreus) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Hairy Crab (Pilumnus hirtellus) on seaweed on the beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp. ) Lembeh Strait
Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp.) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fiddler crab (Uca) male, hiding in an old shell at Ha Pak Nai mudflat, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong, China

American / Northern lobster (Homarus americanus) partially hidden under seaweed, Nova Scotia, Canada, July

Skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) mating Novaya Zemlya, Russian Arctic, July

White forest crab (Cardisoma armatum) portrait, seen through claw, Island of Principe UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, Gulf of Guinea

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Malacostraca: From Mantis Shrimp to Crayfish and More. " RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walkabout on a vibrant coral reef in Puerto Galera, showcasing its striking colors and powerful claws. Astacus astacus Linnaeus, a majestic crayfish species found in freshwater habitats, displaying its intricate patterns and unique features. Krill (malacostracans), captured from a side view, highlighting their delicate bodies that serve as vital food sources for numerous marine creatures. Phragmites australis (Cav. ), commonly known as the common reed, providing shelter and habitat for various malacostracan species in wetland ecosystems. Sterna maxima, the royal tern, soaring above while observing the European green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species causing ecological disruptions in North America's Kejimkujik region. Witness an exciting chase between an American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) and Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) along the shoreline of Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Meet the Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) portrait from Sunderban tiger reserve in West Bengal, India – showcasing its distinctive oversized claw used for communication and defense. Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae-covered rocks off Tenerife Island in Canary Islands during October – demonstrating their role as important algae consumers within coastal ecosystems. Marvel at the maternal instincts of Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus), carrying her precious eggs with utmost care amidst Raja Ampat's pristine waters in West Papua, Indonesia's Pacific Ocean region.