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A captivating crustacean: The Red Claw Crab, distinguished by its vivid red claws, dark shell, and curious nature. This semi-aquatic species thrives in brackish water with access to both land and water, showcasing fascinating behaviors and adding a vibrant touch to any terrarium or aquarium. | Pet Zone Tropical Fish, San Diego, California

This marine crustacean is known as a copepod and it’s carrying a lot of eggs. 🔬 by My Microscopic World #Copepod eggs are sometimes laid directly into the water, but many species will enclose the eggs within a sac and then attach the sac to their body. The eggs will hatch into a nauplius form. They’ll have a head and a tail, but no true thorax or abdomen. The larva will molt several times before becoming a full-grown copepod. #MicroscopicMonday 🧫 | Science Channel