Invertebrates > Crustaceans
The Strawberry Hermit Crab (Coenobita perlatus) is undeniably the most brightly colored, celebrated, and recognizable terrestrial hermit crab in the tropical oceans of the world. Belonging to the land hermit crab family Coenobitidae, this striking crustacean is...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
The Giant Lophogastrid (Gnathophausia ingens), also known as the Giant Deep-Sea Mysid or Red Giant Prawn, is one of the most formidable, magnificent, and colossal midwater crustaceans in the abyss. Belonging to the ancient order Lophogastrida, this deep-sea titan...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba) is arguably the single most ecologically critical animal species on planet Earth. Belonging to the crustacean order Euphausiacea, this modest-looking, translucent, shrimp-like invertebrate forms the foundational keystone of the...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
The Velvet Swimming Crab (Necora puber), widely known among coastal fishermen as the ‘Velvet Crab’ or ‘Devil Crab,’ is a fierce, athletic, and highly pugnacious marine decapod crustacean native to the rocky coastlines of Western Europe....
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
The European Spider Crab (Maja squinado) is a large, iconic marine decapod crustacean inhabiting the temperate and warm-temperate waters of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Known for its heavily armored, thorn-covered carapace and long, gangly...
