"Crustaceans Living Specimens"

Artemia sp.

The marine hermit crab is a scavenger and preys on small animals.

Limulus polyphemus. A true "living fossil", this representative of the class Meristomata is one of only five living still in existence. The crab is the most widely studied Meristomata because of their large compound eyes and their copper-based blue blood. It thrives in a marine aquarium such as WARD’S Marine Touch Tank. Culture instructions are included. Size: 1–3". Note: Shipped overnight. Additional shipping fee applies.

These small marine crustaceans are supplied as adults, and measure approximately ¹/₄" in size at the time of shipment.

Uca sp. The fiddler crab gets its name from the male’s larger claw, which it waves up and down in a fiddling motion when threatened or when attracting a mate.

Easily compare the different types of structures in a variety of small freshwater crustaceans with this convenient freshwater culture mix.

Mixed genera. Also known as scuds, amphipods are freshwater crustaceans.

The nocturnal hermit crab uses “borrowed” shells to protect its relatively soft body, changing shells as it grows larger.

The culture supplied includes copepods in various stages of development.

Crayfish are a mixture of Orconectes immunis and Orconectes virilis.

A cleanup crew of consumers and decomposers will help keep your habitate balanced and bio-active.