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Crabs Collection (#12)

"Discover the Fascinating World of Crabs: From Giant Robbers to Horseshoe Crabs and More

Background imageCrabs Collection: Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) dark morph, adult, on spring migration, Zapata Peninsula

Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) dark morph, adult, on spring migration, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Background imageCrabs Collection: Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) yellow morph, adult, crossing road on spring migration

Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) yellow morph, adult, crossing road on spring migration, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Background imageCrabs Collection: Long-clawed Porcelain Crab (Pisidia longicornis) adult, under stone on shore, Poole Harbour

Long-clawed Porcelain Crab (Pisidia longicornis) adult, under stone on shore, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, September

Background imageCrabs Collection: Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) adult, with small crab on Sea Anemone

Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) adult, with small crab on Sea Anemone (Calliactis polypus), attached to shell for camouflage and protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Background imageCrabs Collection: Soft Coral Porcelain Crab (Lissoporcellana nakasonei) adult, resting on coral, Lembeh Straits

Soft Coral Porcelain Crab (Lissoporcellana nakasonei) adult, resting on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageCrabs Collection: Sleepy Sponge Crab (Dromia dormia) adult, with sponge on back for camouflage at night

Sleepy Sponge Crab (Dromia dormia) adult, with sponge on back for camouflage at night, Alor Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Background imageCrabs Collection: Haigs Porcelain Crab (Porcellanella haigae) adult, resting on sea pen, Seraya, Bali

Haigs Porcelain Crab (Porcellanella haigae) adult, resting on sea pen, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Background imageCrabs Collection: Pale Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus deformis) adult, with sea anemones attached to shell

Pale Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus deformis) adult, with sea anemones attached to shell, resting on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Background imageCrabs Collection: Two-horn Box Crab (Calappa bicornis) adult, resting on black sand, Seraya, Bali

Two-horn Box Crab (Calappa bicornis) adult, resting on black sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Background imageCrabs Collection: Various animals and plant species in a rock pool, cross-section side view

Various animals and plant species in a rock pool, cross-section side view

Background imageCrabs Collection: Crab Spider. Thomisus onustus

Crab Spider. Thomisus onustus

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Crab

Background imageCrabs Collection: Freshwater Crub. Potamon Fluviatile

Freshwater Crub. Potamon Fluviatile

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Crab

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Crab

Background imageCrabs Collection: Shells. Sand

Shells. Sand

Background imageCrabs Collection: Underside of Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus)

Underside of Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus)

Background imageCrabs Collection: Dungeness Crab (Cancer magister), high angle view

Dungeness Crab (Cancer magister), high angle view

Background imageCrabs Collection: Assortment of sea food on ice, served on round plate, view from above

Assortment of sea food on ice, served on round plate, view from above

Background imageCrabs Collection: Cracked coconut shell, crab tentacles on ice, plantains, butternut squash, limes

Cracked coconut shell, crab tentacles on ice, plantains, butternut squash, limes, curry powder and ginger roots, view from above

Background imageCrabs Collection: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, fresh crabs at Sydney Fish Market

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, fresh crabs at Sydney Fish Market

Background imageCrabs Collection: Chinese dish popular in Singapore, Chilli crab; two deep crabs

Chinese dish popular in Singapore, Chilli crab; two deep crabs, cooked and served in a hot spicy gravy, leaves garnishing

Background imageCrabs Collection: Red Hermit Crab, Dardanus megistos

Red Hermit Crab, Dardanus megistos

Background imageCrabs Collection: Crab claws, spring onions, chillies in ginger and tomato sauce, on serving dish

Crab claws, spring onions, chillies in ginger and tomato sauce, on serving dish

Background imageCrabs Collection: Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) poised in mock attack, front view

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

Background imageCrabs Collection: Dardanus megistos, Hermit Crab, red with bright black and white dots for camouflage

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

Background imageCrabs Collection: Hermit Crab (Dardanus megistos) perched on coral, front view

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

Background imageCrabs Collection: Model of Fiddler Crab (Uca vocans) in courtship display, claw outstretched

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

Background imageCrabs Collection: Crab larvae in water

Crab larvae in water

Background imageCrabs Collection: Whole Crab ((Malacostracans), close up

Whole Crab ((Malacostracans), close up

Background imageCrabs Collection: Overturned red plastic bucket, shells, pebbles, starfish and crabs on patch of sand, view from above

Overturned red plastic bucket, shells, pebbles, starfish and crabs on patch of sand, view from above

Background imageCrabs Collection: Fiddler Crab (Uca vocans) in the mud

Fiddler Crab (Uca vocans) in the mud

Background imageCrabs Collection: Feelers of Hermit Crab (Paguroidea), close up, front view

Feelers of Hermit Crab (Paguroidea), close up, front view

Background imageCrabs Collection: Velvet Crab (Necora puber), view from above

Velvet Crab (Necora puber), view from above

Background imageCrabs Collection: Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) climbing out of shell, close up

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

Background imageCrabs Collection: Hermit Crab (Paguroidea), close up, front view

Hermit Crab (Paguroidea), close up, front view

Background imageCrabs Collection: Varieties of Plankton

Varieties of Plankton

Background imageCrabs Collection: A shore crab crawling on a rock

A shore crab crawling on a rock

Background imageCrabs Collection: Anemonia viridis, Green Snakelocks Anemone on rock waiting to capture two Common Prawns swimming

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

Background imageCrabs Collection: Male Fiddler Crab, one huge orange pincer, other pincer smaller for gathering food

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

Background imageCrabs Collection: Hermit Crab

Hermit Crab

Background imageCrabs Collection: Cooked velvet crabs C018 / 0757

Cooked velvet crabs C018 / 0757
Velvet Crab are an unusual type of so called swimming crab", their last pair of legs are flattened to facilitate swimming. They rarely grow to more than 10cm across

Background imageCrabs Collection: Pennants Swimming Crab (Portumnus latipes) moult, on beach strandline, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan

Pennants Swimming Crab (Portumnus latipes) moult, on beach strandline, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, august

Background imageCrabs Collection: Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) adult pair, mating at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) adult pair, mating at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageCrabs Collection: Kelp Spider Crab (Hyas araneus) adult, standing on gravel, The Wash, Lincolnshire, England, March

Kelp Spider Crab (Hyas araneus) adult, standing on gravel, The Wash, Lincolnshire, England, March

Background imageCrabs Collection: Dark-knee Hermit Crab (Dardanus lagopodes) adult, close-up of eyes, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Dark-knee Hermit Crab (Dardanus lagopodes) adult, close-up of eyes, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageCrabs Collection: Dorippid Crab (Dorippe frascone) adult, carrying False Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata)

Dorippid Crab (Dorippe frascone) adult, carrying False Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageCrabs Collection: Red Crab - a land crab - females after spawning - Christmas Island - Indian Ocean

Red Crab - a land crab - females after spawning - Christmas Island - Indian Ocean (Australian Territory)

JPF-9669 Red Crab - a land crab - females after spawning Christmas Island - Indian Ocean (Australian Territory) Gecarcoidea natalis Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel




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"Discover the Fascinating World of Crabs: From Giant Robbers to Horseshoe Crabs and More. " Get ready to dive into the captivating world of crustaceans as we explore the incredible diversity of crabs. Starting with the impressive Giant Robber or Coconut Crab, found in the Indian Ocean, these massive creatures can be spotted climbing coconut palm trees, showcasing their immense size and strength. Moving on to the Horseshoe Crab, a unique species found along Reeds Beach in New Jersey, USA. These ancient creatures have been around for millions of years and are known for their distinctive horseshoe-shaped shells. Prepare to be amazed by the Giant Japanese Spider Crab, boasting long legs that span up to 12 feet. This colossal crab is a true wonder of nature. Venturing further into the Indian Ocean, we encounter the Red Crab - a land crab that scuttles along Christmas Island's beaches. With its vibrant color and intricate patterns, this little creature adds beauty to its surroundings. Witnessing nature's wonders doesn't stop there; we also observe male Red Hermit Crabs replenishing water and salt on Home Island in Cocos (Keeling) Islands. These fascinating creatures emerge from their shells revealing their unique habitats. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate spotting Ruddy Turnstones feeding on small crabs while standing gracefully on shingle beaches. Their breeding plumage adds an extra touch of elegance to these coastal scenes. Lastly, fishermen by the sea with lobster and crab pots remind us of our connection with these marine delicacies. As they cast their nets into bountiful waters, they contribute to both local cuisine and livelihoods. From giant robbers scaling palm trees to tiny hermit crabs emerging from shells - each species showcases its own remarkable characteristics within this diverse group called "crabs. " So next time you're near a coastline or exploring oceanic territories like those mentioned above – keep an eye out for these captivating creatures.