Pincers Collection (page 6)

Cooked red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). This crab is native to the Bering Sea and the northern Pacific Ocean. Like other decapods (crabs and lobsters)

Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). This crab is native to the Bering Sea and the northern Pacific Ocean. Like other decapods (crabs and lobsters)

Ghost crab on sand
Ghost crab (Ocypode quadrata) on sand. Ghost crabs live on sandy shores in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Photographed on Bird Island, Seychelles

Small asian crab, SEM
Small asian crab, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). View from above of a crab, showing its large claws (chelae) and hard, knobbly shell (exoskeleton)

Small asian crab, SEM
Small asian crab, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). View from above of a crab, showing its large claws (chelae) and hard, knobbly shell (exoskeleton)

Skeleton shrimp on a sponge. Group of skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) waiting to catch their prey. Skeleton shrimp mimic the colour and shape of the fronds of seaweed

Great spider crab on a rock. The great spider crab (Hyas araneus) is found in the waters of the Atlantic and the North Sea

Israeli black scorpion on a sand dune
Israeli black scorpion (Scorpio maurus fuscus) on a sand dune. Photographed in Israel, in September

Head of a scorpion, SEM
Head of a scorpion, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Scorpions belong to the arachnid family, having eight legs and a body divided into two segments

Scorpion, SEM
Scorpion, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Scorpions belong to the arachnid family, having eight legs and a body divided into two segments

European Green / Shore Crab - UK
PM-9234 European Shore / European Green CRAB - AMONG SEAWEED UK Carcinus maenas Latin can also be Carcinus maenus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Earwig, also showing its eggs and newly-hatched young

Housewife Using Twin Tub
A young housewife uses wooden pincers to pull her laundry out of the washing half of the Twin Tub washing machine to put it into the spinning half

False Eyelashes
Applying false eyelashes with the aid of pincers and a magnifying make-up mirror

Scorpion Africa
PM-3852 SCORPION Africa Hadogenes bicolor Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Edible Crab - in the defence position on seashore, Northumberland National Park, England
USH-3152 Edible Crab - in the defence position on seashore Northumberland National Park, England Cancer pagurus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chinese Mitten Crab
PM-9424 CHINESE MITTEN CRAB close-up Introduced into UK Eriocheir sinensis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A land crab on Pulu Keeling National Park, the northernmost atoll of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indian Ocean
DH-3670 Land crab - on Pulu Keeling National Park, the northernmost atoll Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indian Ocean Cardisoma carnifex This is a burrowing crab, omnivorous but largely vegetarian

Coral crab (Etisus splendidus). Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-645 Coral crab. Toxic. Carapace about 75 mm across. Andaman Sea, Myanmar Etisus splendidus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Lobster (Homarus americanus) in a salt bed

Noble Crayfish - Freshwater UK & Europe
PM-7583 European / Noble / Broad-fingered CRAYFISH Freshwater, UK & Europe Astacus astacus Also commonly referred to as Astacus fluviatilis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display

Crab species
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

A Shore Crab at Drumbeg in Assynt Scotland UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Crab on rocks. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean, USA
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

Mangrove crab, Goniopsis cruentata, Mangue Seco, Bahia, Brazil (South Atlantic) (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Grant's Stag Beetle Chile
PPG-682 Grant's Stag Beetle Chile Chiasognathus granti Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Crab - (land crab) males fighting over burrow (mating place) Christmas Island, Indian Ocean. Fm: Gecarcoidea
JPF-9696 Red Crab - (land crab) males fighting over burrow (mating place) Christmas Island, Indian Ocean. Gecarcoidea natalis Fm

Red Crab (A land crab) - Spawning in the surf at night - December - Christmas Island - Indian Ocean
JPF-9583 Red Crab (A land crab) - Spawning in the surf at night December - Christmas Island - Indian Ocean (Australian Territory)

Red-headed mouse spider male searching for mate. Only the male is called ‘red-headed'. Australia CAH00097
AU-3-cah Red-headed mouse SPIDER - male searching for mate Australia Missulena insigne Only the male is called red-headed

BEETLE - close-up under pincer
TEA-15 BEETLE - close-up under pincer Andy Teare Please note that prints are for personal display purposed only and may not be reproduced in any way

Earwig - Male Europe
PPG-653 Earwig - male Europe Forficula auricularia Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scarab beetle Malaysia
PPG-1528 Scarab beetle Malaysia Chalcosoma atlas Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ant's head. South America
PPG-1526 ANT - close-up of head South America Diponera sp Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Stag beetle on bark Europe
PPG-1487 Stag beetle on bark Europe. Lucanus cervus Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wasp Close up of feeding Bedfordshire UK
BB-722 Wasp - Close up of feeding Bedfordshire UK Vespula sp Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wasp Feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK
BB-721 Wasp - Feeding on peach Bedfordshire UK Vespula sp Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blue Land Crab Florida, USA
DOW-102 Blue Land CRAB Florida, USA Cardisoma guanhumi Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The Carpenter 1827
A carpenter planing the edge of a board; a Turkey stone for sharpening his tools is in his work box and a newly made door and roof rafters behind him

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"Pincers: A Journey through Time and Trades" Step back in time to 1875, where blacksmiths wielded these sturdy pincers as essential tools of their trade. These iron jaws were the backbone of their craft, shaping metal with precision and strength. But pincers weren't limited to the realm of blacksmithing alone. Saddlers and upholsterers also relied on these versatile tools to manipulate leather and fabric, ensuring every stitch was perfect. Tanneries echoed with the clink of pincer jaws as skilled craftsmen worked tirelessly to create supple hides. Interestingly enough, the name "pincer" draws inspiration from nature's own formidable tool - the tarantula spider. Just like its eight-legged counterpart, these gripping instruments held a powerful grip on materials they encountered. Legend has it that even St Dunstan used his divine might against none other than the devil himself in 1826. Armed with his trusty pincers, he caught hold of Satan's nose and refused to let go until he promised never to tempt him again. Beyond Europe's shores lay another fascinating creature associated with pincers – the European mole cricket. With its unique forelimbs resembling miniature pinchers, this insect burrowed underground using its specialized appendages. Jewellers in 1827 delicately handled precious gems using fine-tipped pincers; each movement executed meticulously under magnifying lenses. Their nimble fingers ensured that no stone would be misplaced or damaged during intricate designs. Venturing into exotic lands brought us face-to-face with creatures like Sally lightfoot crabs from Galapagos Islands or Alican Land's Sidney Squirrel who skillfully utilized their own set of natural pincers for survival amidst challenging environments. Intriguing tales unfolded within pages titled "Fantastic Adventures - The Living Dead, " where heroes battled supernatural forces armed not only with courage but also unconventional weapons like pincers.