Buchanans fairy shrimp - Branchinella buchananensis
Buchanans fairy shrimp are a small species of crustacean that are known only from Lake Buchanan in southwest Queensland, and Gidgee and Burkanoko Lakes in the north-west of NSW (approximately 130 km north-west of Bourke). They have not been found ... [... more]
NSW Dept Primary Industries |
Spaghetti Cartoccio
Basil is the herb of love - the scent of it is meant to calm fighting lovers. Crustaceans represent Aphrodite goddess of the sea. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium sized frying pan. Add garlic and cook over low heat until soft. Add chilli ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Karen Patkau
Join Toronto author and illustrator Karen Patkau as she explores the world of insects, mammals, sea jellies, reptiles, amphibians, birds, crustaceans, arachnids, and mollusks. From extremely large creatures, such as the blue whale, Chinese giant ... [... more]
Random House |
Isopods - Phreatoiceidea
Phreatoicidean isopods are ancient members of Australia's fauna. In fact, these crustaceans have been living in fresh water longer than Australia has been a separate continent. ENDEMISM - refers to species which are native to an area or ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Mantis Shrimp - Colourful and Aggressive
Mantis shrimps are highly aggressive crustaceans that capture prey using large, raptorial claws much like that of a praying mantis. Many are beautifully coloured in shades of red, green and blue. BIOINDICATORS - organisms whose presence, absence ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
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