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Background imageArthropods Collection: Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata)

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), under ice, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, northern Baffin Island, Canada, Arctic

Background imageArthropods Collection: Speckled wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) on Bramble (Rubus fructicosus) leaves

Speckled wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) on Bramble (Rubus fructicosus) leaves, Gamlingay Wood, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April, UK

Background imageArthropods Collection: Water fleas (Daphnia sp. ) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond

Water fleas (Daphnia sp. ) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond
Water fleas (Daphnia sp.) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond. Derbyshire, UK. September. Digital composite

Background imageArthropods Collection: RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walk about on coral reef. Puerto Galera

RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walk about on coral reef. Puerto Galera, Philippines

Background imageArthropods Collection: Marsh fritillary butterfly {Euphydrayas aurinia} on Spotted heath orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata)

Marsh fritillary butterfly {Euphydrayas aurinia} on Spotted heath orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata), Dunsdon, near Holsworthy, Devon, UK. June

Background imageArthropods Collection: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding from Lavender (Lavandula) flowers

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding from Lavender (Lavandula) flowers, Mayfield Lavender Farm, North Downs, Surrey, UK, July

Background imageArthropods Collection: Female Large white / Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in flight, Surrey, UK

Female Large white / Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in flight, Surrey, UK. Multiple exposure

Background imageArthropods Collection: Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) and Small tortoiseshell butterflies (Aglais urticae)

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) and Small tortoiseshell butterflies (Aglais urticae) feeding on Buddleia flowers (Buddleia davidii), Derbyshire, UK, September

Background imageArthropods Collection: Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) on blade of grass, Pollino National Park

Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) on blade of grass, Pollino National Park, Basilicata, Italy, May 2009

Background imageArthropods Collection: Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglias urticae) on thistle. Dorset, UK, August

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglias urticae) on thistle. Dorset, UK, August

Background imageArthropods Collection: Silver Studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

Silver Studded Blue (Plebejus argus), Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Pennine Alps, Italy. July

Background imageArthropods Collection: Portrait of Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a beach

Portrait of Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a beach. San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Tropical East Pacific Ocean

Background imageArthropods Collection: European green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species in North America, Kejimkujik

European green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species in North America, Kejimkujik Seaside National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Background imageArthropods Collection: Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her eggs

Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her eggs, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageArthropods Collection: Aggregation of thousands of moulting Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii)

Aggregation of thousands of moulting Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii), South Australia Basin, Australia. Pacific Ocean

Background imageArthropods Collection: Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Background imageArthropods Collection: Lamington spiny crayfish (Euastacus sulcatus) blue form

Lamington spiny crayfish (Euastacus sulcatus) blue form, in leaf litter under tree roots with claws raised

Background imageArthropods Collection: Amphipod (Acanthogammarus lappaceus) Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus lappaceus) Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Background imageArthropods Collection: Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii), Lake Baikal, Russia. June. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii), Lake Baikal, Russia. June. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Background imageArthropods Collection: Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rock with waves, Cape Douglas

Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rock with waves, Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Background imageArthropods Collection: Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni), Cienaga de Zapata National Park

Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Background imageArthropods Collection: Strawberry land hermit crab (Coenobita perlatus). On white coral sand beach

Strawberry land hermit crab (Coenobita perlatus). On white coral sand beach, Small unhinhabited coral islet in Raa Atoll lagoon, Maldives

Background imageArthropods Collection: Net-casting / Ogre-faced Spider (Deinopis sp)

Net-casting / Ogre-faced Spider (Deinopis sp)
Net-casting / Ogre-faced Spider (Deinopis sp.) with net. Active at night, Masoala National Park, Madagascar

Background imageArthropods Collection: Arrow crab (Sternorhynchus lanceolatus). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Arrow crab (Sternorhynchus lanceolatus). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageArthropods Collection: Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait

Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageArthropods Collection: White form of goldenrod crab spider (Misumenia vatia) camouflaged on umbelliferae

White form of goldenrod crab spider (Misumenia vatia) camouflaged on umbelliferae flowers waiting for prey, Midi-Pyrenees, France, August

Background imageArthropods Collection: Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni)

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageArthropods Collection: Princely fiddler crab (Uca princeps), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula

Princely fiddler crab (Uca princeps), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

Background imageArthropods Collection: Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey

Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Background imageArthropods Collection: Spiny spider crab {Maja squinado} on seabed, Channel Islands, UK

Spiny spider crab {Maja squinado} on seabed, Channel Islands, UK

Background imageArthropods Collection: Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadmans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral

Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadmans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Background imageArthropods Collection: Worker Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen sac on back leg

Worker Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen sac on back leg

Background imageArthropods Collection: Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Buddleia flowers

Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August

Background imageArthropods Collection: Whip coral shrimp (Pontonides uncigar) Bluff Island, south of Sai Kung Peninsula

Whip coral shrimp (Pontonides uncigar) Bluff Island, south of Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong, China

Background imageArthropods Collection: Mount Lewis spiny crayfish (Euastacus fleckeri) in defensive posture with claw raised

Mount Lewis spiny crayfish (Euastacus fleckeri) in defensive posture with claw raised, at edge of mountain stream, Mount. Lewis, Wet Tropics World Heritage area, Queensland, Australia. Endangered

Background imageArthropods Collection: Mexican Fiddler Crab (Leptuca crenulata) male displaying, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point

Mexican Fiddler Crab (Leptuca crenulata) male displaying, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point, Gulf of California, Mexico, June

Background imageArthropods Collection: Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) inquisitive pup playing with Sally Lightfoot

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) inquisitive pup playing with Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus). Plazas Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Background imageArthropods Collection: RF - Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) scuttles over the seabed

RF - Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) scuttles over the seabed. Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageArthropods Collection: Swimming crab (Cronius ruber) Canary Islands, Tenerife. Invasive species

Swimming crab (Cronius ruber) Canary Islands, Tenerife. Invasive species

Background imageArthropods Collection: Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum

Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view towards sky. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Background imageArthropods Collection: Portrait of a Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus

Portrait of a Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) infected with Cymothoid isopod parasites. The large parasite between the eyes is a female, the smaller individuals are males

Background imageArthropods Collection: Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes Polymerus) amongst kelp, Nakwakto Rapids

Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes Polymerus) amongst kelp, Nakwakto Rapids, Slingsby Channel, British Columbia, Canada. September

Background imageArthropods Collection: Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus), a commensal species that associates with

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus), a commensal species that associates with crimson sea anemones. Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Background imageArthropods Collection: Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii) on lake bed, with some swimming, Lake Baikal

Amphipod (Acanthogammarus victorii) on lake bed, with some swimming, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. Endemic to Lake Baikal

Background imageArthropods Collection: Columbus crab (Planes major) which was stranded on the beach, South Africa

Columbus crab (Planes major) which was stranded on the beach, South Africa

Background imageArthropods Collection: Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator)

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) moves across the colourful red patterned surface of its host Candycane sea cucumber (Thelenota rubralineata)

Background imageArthropods Collection: Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) on autumn leaf, Belgium

Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) on autumn leaf, Belgium

Background imageArthropods Collection: Bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on Bubble coral (Plerogyra sp)

Bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on Bubble coral (Plerogyra sp). Anilao, Philippines

Background imageArthropods Collection: Hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) on yellow sponge, Loch Etive, west coast of Scotland

Hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) on yellow sponge, Loch Etive, west coast of Scotland, UK, September

Background imageArthropods Collection: Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab

Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab (Cancer pagurus), Shetland, Scotland, UK, September

Background imageArthropods Collection: Adonis Blue (Polyommatus bellargus) female butterfly feeding on flower

Adonis Blue (Polyommatus bellargus) female butterfly feeding on flower, Wiltshire, UK, September

Background imageArthropods Collection: Small copper butterfly (Lycaena philaeas). Peak District NP, Derbyshire, UK, September

Small copper butterfly (Lycaena philaeas). Peak District NP, Derbyshire, UK, September

Background imageArthropods Collection: Male Migrant Hawker Dragonfly (Aeshna mixta) South London, UK, September

Male Migrant Hawker Dragonfly (Aeshna mixta) South London, UK, September

Background imageArthropods Collection: Dew on cobweb, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, September

Dew on cobweb, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, September

Background imageArthropods Collection: Freshwater isopods (Acanthogammarus victorii) feeding on seabed

Freshwater isopods (Acanthogammarus victorii) feeding on seabed, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Background imageArthropods Collection: Freshwater isopod, Amphipod gammarus (Acanthogammarus victorii) swimming, Lake Baikal

Freshwater isopod, Amphipod gammarus (Acanthogammarus victorii) swimming, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Background imageArthropods Collection: Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Background imageArthropods Collection: Mint moth (Pyrausta aurata) feeding on Wild marjoram flower (Origanum vulgare), chalk

Mint moth (Pyrausta aurata) feeding on Wild marjoram flower (Origanum vulgare), chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, July

Background imageArthropods Collection: Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) resting on the flowering stem of a native

Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) resting on the flowering stem of a native English Bluebell (Endymion nonscriptus) Banstead Woods. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Background imageArthropods Collection: Marbled swimming crab (Liocarcinus marmoreus) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Marbled swimming crab (Liocarcinus marmoreus) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Background imageArthropods Collection: Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Background imageArthropods Collection: Hairy Crab (Pilumnus hirtellus) on seaweed on the beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Hairy Crab (Pilumnus hirtellus) on seaweed on the beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Background imageArthropods Collection: Edible crab (Cancer pagurus) underwater, looking up, Channel Isles, UK, June

Edible crab (Cancer pagurus) underwater, looking up, Channel Isles, UK, June

Background imageArthropods Collection: Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp. ) Lembeh Strait

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp. ) Lembeh Strait
Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp.) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageArthropods Collection: Honeybees (Apis mellifera) on honeycomb. Scotland, UK, May 2010

Honeybees (Apis mellifera) on honeycomb. Scotland, UK, May 2010

Background imageArthropods Collection: Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August

Background imageArthropods Collection: Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) resting on Bluebell flower, Clare Glen

Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) resting on Bluebell flower, Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, April

Background imageArthropods Collection: European lobster (Homarus gammarus) Channel Islands, UK July

European lobster (Homarus gammarus) Channel Islands, UK July

Background imageArthropods Collection: Ringlet butterfly {Aphantopus hyperantus} resting on buttercup

Ringlet butterfly {Aphantopus hyperantus} resting on buttercup, Denmark Farm, Lampeter, Wales, UK. June

Background imageArthropods Collection: Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) and Sally-lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus)

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) and Sally-lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks at high-tide with sea spray, Galapagos Islands, South America

Background imageArthropods Collection: American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) chasing after Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) across shoreline

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) chasing after Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) across shoreline. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageArthropods Collection: Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India
Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp.) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

Background imageArthropods Collection: Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae from rock

Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae from rock, Tenerife, Canary Islands, October

Background imageArthropods Collection: Sally Lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks caught in the swell

Sally Lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks caught in the swell, Espanola Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Background imageArthropods Collection: Sally Lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on beach

Sally Lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on beach, portrait, Santiago Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Background imageArthropods Collection: Deep red Feather star shrimp (Hippolyte prideauxiana)

Deep red Feather star shrimp (Hippolyte prideauxiana) crawling secretly amongst the arms of a Feather star (Antedon bifida), Loch Duich, Highands, Scotland, UK

Background imageArthropods Collection: Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium)

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp

Background imageArthropods Collection: Bullseye reef lobster (Hoplometopus holthuisi) on rocky seabed, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Bullseye reef lobster (Hoplometopus holthuisi) on rocky seabed, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Background imageArthropods Collection: Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor

Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. November

Background imageArthropods Collection: Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber) male

Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber) male, in defensive posture, with wreck of the Rosalie in background, Weybourne, Norfolk, England, UK, North Sea

Background imageArthropods Collection: Pacific red hermit crab (Elassochirus gilli) on sea floor

Pacific red hermit crab (Elassochirus gilli) on sea floor, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Background imageArthropods Collection: Puget Sound King crab (Lopholithodes mandtii) extreme close-up of face

Puget Sound King crab (Lopholithodes mandtii) extreme close-up of face, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageArthropods Collection: European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St. Ives, Cornwall. August

European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St. Ives, Cornwall. August
European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St.Ives, Cornwall. August

Background imageArthropods Collection: Hairy yellow hermit crab (Aniculus maximus) in its home of a Triton trumpet shell (Charonia tritonis)

Hairy yellow hermit crab (Aniculus maximus) in its home of a Triton trumpet shell (Charonia tritonis), Hawaii, Pacific Ocean



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