Malacostracans Collection

Krill (malacostracans), side view

Crab, top view

Spiny Spider Crab (Maja squinado), view from above

Lobster, top view

Spiny Spider Crab (malacostracans), view from above

Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus), moving sideways

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) with deep green carapace

Colourful Krill (Malacostracan crustacean), side view

Red Hermit Crab, Dardanus megistos

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) poised in mock attack, front view

Close-up of a many-legged grey woodlouse scurrying along soil in garden, side view

Strawberry Shrimp (Lysmata debelius) on rock, close-up, side view

Two krill

Two Pink Shrimp (Malacostracans), close up

Spider like blue and orange Squat Lobster

Dardanus megistos, Hermit Crab, red with bright black and white dots for camouflage, large eyes on end of stalks, ten legs with two huge pincers, standing on coral, front view

Homarus gammarus, Common Lobster emerging from underneath rock, side view

Group of Pill Woodlice, armadillidiidae, on piece of wood

Hermit Crab (Dardanus megistos) perched on coral, front view

Model of Fiddler Crab (Uca vocans) in courtship display, claw outstretched

Common Lobster, Homarus gammarus, in defensive stance

Whole Crab ((Malacostracans), close up

Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata debelius) crawling over rock

Lysmata debelius, Strawberry Shrimp, bright red exoskeleton, two pincing claws, climbing over rock, above view

Fiddler Crab (Uca vocans) in the mud

Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) climbing out of shell, close up

A shore crab crawling on a rock

A Prawn (Dendrobranchiata) among seaweed, close up, side view

Land crab, black head, red legs and body, pale claws

Anemonia viridis, Green Snakelocks Anemone on rock waiting to capture two Common Prawns swimming nearby

Male Fiddler Crab, one huge orange pincer, other pincer smaller for gathering food, eyes on long stalks, rigidly segmented legs, on rock

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Malacostracans, a diverse group of crustaceans, showcase their unique features and vibrant colors in this collection of captivating images. From the delicate side view of krill, tiny creatures that play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, to the top view of a majestic crab with its intricate exoskeleton on full display. The lobster also takes center stage, revealing its impressive size and formidable claws from above. The spiny spider crab offers an aerial perspective as it scuttles across the ocean floor. Its intricate patterns and textures are truly mesmerizing when viewed from above. In contrast, the edible crab showcases its sideways movement with grace and precision. A shore crab catches our attention with its deep green carapace glistening under sunlight. Its menacing appearance hints at its ability to defend itself against potential threats. Colorful krill make an appearance once again, this time showing off their vibrant hues in a striking side view. These small but mighty malacostracan crustaceans add splashes of color to marine environments around the world. The red hermit crab stands out among its peers with its eye-catching shell and distinctive long white front legs and antennae. It scurries along sandy shores or coral reefs seeking shelter while leaving behind traces of beauty wherever it goes. In a mock attack pose, another shore crab captures our attention from a frontal perspective. Its poised stance serves as a reminder that even seemingly harmless creatures can possess remarkable defensive capabilities. Lysmata debelius steals the spotlight next with its bright red exoskeleton contrasting against dark rocks. This strawberry shrimp's long white front legs and antennae give it an elegant appearance as it effortlessly climbs over rocky terrain. A close-up shot reveals the many-legged grey woodlouse scurrying along soil in a garden setting—a reminder that they are thrive both underwater and on land.