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Guide to Shell Fish

article thumbnailSquat lobsters are decapod crustaceans of the families Galatheidae, Chirostylidae and Kiwaidae, including the common genera Galathea and Munida. They are not lobsters at all, but are more closely related to porcelain crabs, hermit crabs and then, more distantly, true crabs. They are distributed worldwide in the oceans, and occur from near the surface to deep sea hydrothermal vents. There are currently 870 described species.Squat lobsters are small crustaceans with a lobster-like front end, and tail curled round under the. Read more...
 
Saron Shrimp
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Saron Shrimp (Saron marmoratus)  is also commonly known as Common.
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Peacock Mantis Shrimp
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The peacock mantis shrimp, Odontodactylus scyllarus, also known as the.
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Porcelain crabs
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Porcelain crabs are decapod crustaceans in the widespread family Porcellanidae,.
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Hermit Crabs
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Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea. Most.
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Sexy Anemone Shrimp
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The Sexy Anemone Shrimp is named for its unusual body.
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The Arrow Crab
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The Arrow Crab, also known as the Spider Crab, has.
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Emperor Shrimp
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The Emperor Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) is a brightly coloured small.
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Sally Lightfoot Crab
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The Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus Grapsus) is also known as.
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Pom Pom Crab
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Lybia, common names include boxer crabs, boxing crabs, and pom-pom.
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Harlequin Shrimps
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Harlequin shrimps, also known as Gnathophyllid shrimps, are a taxon.
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Pacific Clown Anemone Shrimp
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The Glass Anemone Shrimp, also known as the White-patched Anemone.
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Giant Clams
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This enormous shellfish is the largest species of bivalve mollusc.
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