The giant isopod (*Bathynomus giganteus*) is a species of aquatic crustacean and a cousin to terrestrial "pill bugs" or "roly polies" that are commonly found under logs. These animals are found in cold waters with a depth between 310 to 2140 meters (1,020–7,020 ft) in the West Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. The unusually large size of these isopods has been attributed to an effect called deep-sea gigantism, where invertebrates living in cold deep waters tend to grow larger and have longer lifespans (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_isopod).

More info here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/giant-isopods-curious-crustaceans-on-the-ocean-floor.html

Accession #: 93.16

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Giant Isopod

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Animalia 動物界  
　Arthropoda 節足動物門  
　　Crustacea 甲殻綱  
　　　Decapoda 十脚目・エビ目  
　　　　Astacidae ザリガニ科  
　　　　　Cambaroides アジアザリガニ属  
　　　　　　Cambaroides japonicus ニホンザリガニ  
  
甲殻類 ザリガニ

CC0 ニホンザリガニ 🦞 ♀ Japanese Crayfish, C. japonicus

The world’s smallest penguin, little penguin (also known as little blue penguin) stand just over 25 cm and weigh around one kg. They spend much of their time at sea hunting small fish, crustaceans and squid. 

Auckland Museum collection. 

*Eudyptula minor* (J.R. Forster, 1781)

**Order:** Sphenisciformes
**Family:** Spheniscidae
**New Zealand status:** Native
**Conservation status:** Declining

More information on the NZ [New Zealand Birds Online](http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/little-penguin) website.

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Little Blue Penguin / Kororā

3D scan of two giant spider crabs (*Macrocheira kaempferi*). These large specimens where a gift from the Japanese Emperor Meiji to Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1882. With a leg span of up to 4 meters, these crabs are the largest living crustaceans in the world. They can weight up to 20 kilograms and are only found in the Pacific Ocean around the Japanese Islands. 

The Japanese giant spider crabs are Number 48 of the NHM Top 100 and can be found in Hall 23 of the NHM Vienna, right behind the [giant clam](https://skfb.ly/onAWG). 

**Specimen**: *Macrocheira kaempferi* (Temminck, 1836)

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-CR-4381

**Collection**: Natural History Museum Vienna, 3rd Zoological Dept., Crustacean Coll. (curator: Martin Schwentner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en).

Scanned and edited by Anna Haider & Viola Winkler (NHMW)

Japanese Giant Spider Crabs (NHMW-ZOO-CR-4381)

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Animalia 動物界  
　Arthropoda 節足動物門  
　　Crustacea 甲殻綱  
　　　Decapoda 十脚目・エビ目  
　　　　Portunidae ワタリガニ科  
　　　　　Charybdis イシガニ属  
　　　　　　Charybdis japonica イシガニ  
  
甲殻類 カニ 蟹

CC0 イシガニ 🦀 ♂ Asian Paddle Crab, C. japonica

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Animalia 動物界  
　Arthropoda 節足動物門  
　　Crustacea 甲殻綱  
　　　Decapoda 十脚目・エビ目  
　　　　Potamidae サワガニ科  
　　　　　Geothelphusa サワガニ属  
　　　　　　Geothelphusa dehaani サワガニ  
  
甲殻類 カニ 蟹

CC0 サワガニ 🦀 ♂ Japanese Freshwater Crab

This is the skull of *Platalea* sp., a genus of long-legged wading birds with 6 species found on every continent except Antartica. They feed by sweeping the wide, flat end of their bills partly open through the water to pick up crustaceans or insects. Spoonbills generally stand about 3 feet tall and the only species found in the U.S. is the Roseate Spoonbill which has a pink body and white head.

More info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoonbill
 
 Accession #: 52.18
 
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Spoonbill Skull

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Animalia 動物界  
　Arthropoda 節足動物門  
　　Crustacea 甲殻綱  
　　　Decapoda 十脚目・エビ目  
　　　　Raninidae アサヒガニ科  
　　　　　Ranina アサヒガニ属  
　　　　　　Ranina ranina アサヒガニ  
  
甲殻類 エビ カニ 海老 蟹

CC0 アサヒガニ 🦞 ♀ Red Frog Crab, Ranina ranina

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Animalia 動物界  
　Arthropoda 節足動物門  
　　Crustacea 甲殻綱  
　　　Decapoda 十脚目・エビ目  
　　　　Potamidae サワガニ科  
　　　　　Geothelphusa サワガニ属  
　　　　　　Geothelphusa dehaani サワガニ  
  
甲殻類 カニ 蟹

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やや珍しい左利き, A somewhat rare left-hander 
  
Animalia 動物界  
　Arthropoda 節足動物門  
　　Crustacea 甲殻綱  
　　　Decapoda 十脚目・エビ目  
　　　　Potamidae サワガニ科  
　　　　　Geothelphusa サワガニ属  
　　　　　　Geothelphusa dehaani サワガニ  
  
甲殻類 カニ 蟹

CC0 サワガニ 🦀 ♀ Japanese Freshwater Crab

3D scan of an elderly woman who has caught various crustaceans in a fishing net. 

The figure was created by Rudolf Weyr (1847-1914) and is part of the decorative program in Hall X of the Natural History Museum.

**Object**: Figure embodying Crustaceans

**Collection**: Natural History Museum Vienna (contact: Stefanie Jovanović-Kruspel)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en).

Scanned and edited by V. Winkler & A. Haider (NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Leo

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the [BMWKMS](https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/).

Figure embodying Crustaceans

Lobsters are large, marine, bottom-dwelling crustaceans of the family Nephropidae (or Homaridae) known for their long bodies, muscular tails, and ten legs, with the front three pairs featuring claws, notably large crushing claws. They are highly prized as a luxury seafood delicacy and are known to live on the seafloor, often in cold water. 

लॉबस्टर नेफ्रोपिडे (या होमारिडे) परिवार के बड़े, समुद्री, तल में रहने वाले क्रस्टेशियन हैं, जो अपने लंबे शरीर, मांसल पूंछ और दस पैरों के लिए जाने जाते हैं, जिनमें से सामने के तीन जोड़े पैरों में पंजे होते हैं।

Lobster

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3d scan of a fossilized Crustacean

A creature concept sculpt of a “Fire Crab,” designed to blend natural crustacean anatomy with elemental, flame-inspired features. The form emphasizes hard, layered shell plates contrasted with flowing, heat-like shapes to give the impression that the creature is infused with fire from within.

This piece focuses on exploring silhouette, texture, and surface detail, with an emphasis on dynamic forms and visual storytelling. The claws and carapace are exaggerated to enhance its aggressive presence, while the overall design aims to feel both grounded and fantastical.

Created as a high-resolution sculpt, this model is intended for concept work, creature design exploration, or as a base for further retopology and game-ready development.

I'd love to hear how you use the little fire guy!

Fire Crab Concept Sculpt

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three eyes Crustacean Chimera

Let me share some interesting facts about the Nautilus a fascinating marine creature known for its distinctive spiral shaped shell often used in jewelry and decor Habitat Nautiluses inhabit the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean ranging from the coast of Japan to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Anatomy They possess a multi chambered shell which helps them ascend and descend in water by regulating the gas volume within the chambers. Diet Their diet primarily consists of crustaceans and small fish which they capture using their numerous tentacles. Reproduction Nautiluses are known for their slow growth and reproductive rates making them vulnerable to overfishing.

Nautilus

The tiger tail seahorse is a species of seahorse native to the coral reefs of the western Pacific Ocean. It has a slender body and a long thin tail patterned with black and white rings resembling a tiger skin. Tiger Tail Seahorses are more nocturnal and feed on small crustaceans and plankton. Due to their striking appearance they are very popular with divers and aquarists.

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