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Leachs spider crab, Inachus phalangium
Leachs spider crab, Inachus phalangium (slender legged crab, Cancer phalangium). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1801
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Leach's Spider Crab, Inachus phalangium, also known as the Slender-legged Crab or the Long-legged Crab. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1801. The Leach's Spider Crab is a large, marine crab with long, slender legs that can grow up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) in length. Its body is covered with a thick, brownish-red exoskeleton, and its pincers are tipped with sharp teeth. This crab is a scavenger, feeding on dead organisms and detritus on the seafloor. The Leach's Spider Crab is named after the English naturalist John Leach, who first described the species in 1815. Its long legs are a unique adaptation that allows it to move quickly across the seafloor and hide in crevices when threatened. The crab's ability to camouflage itself by changing the color of its legs to match its surroundings is also an impressive survival mechanism. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific accuracy of the natural history illustrators of the early 19th century. It provides us with a detailed and accurate record of the Leach's Spider Crab, which continues to fascinate and inspire marine biologists and natural history enthusiasts to this day.
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