Image Gallery: Crustacean photos

Crustaceans are among the most widespread and diverse group of invertebrates, and the larger malacostracan crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, prawns) are economically valuable. Although originally aquatic, many crustaceans, such as slaters and beachhoppers, are adapted to life on land.

Smooth Rock Crab sitting on sponge and algae Smooth Rock Crab sitting on sponge and algae
Rock Crab sitting in water Rock Crab sitting in water
Decorator Crab hiding with shells Decorator Crab hiding with shells
Decorator crab hiding on rock Decorator crab hiding on rock
Surf Crab sitting on a beach Surf Crab sitting on a beach
Semaphore Crab on sand Semaphore Crab on sand
Blue Swimmer Crab Blue Swimmer Crab
Hermit crab without shell Hermit crab without shell
Eastern Rock Lobster Eastern Rock Lobster
Black Yabbie Black Yabbie
Balmain Bug lying on sand Balmain Bug lying on sand
Goose barnacles on edge of wharf Goose barnacles on edge of wharf
Goose barnacles in water Goose barnacles in water
Acorn Barnacle Acorn Barnacle