Crustaceans & Mollusks
Favorite Focus… July 2021
I found this rock in a cave by our house. Photo © Nate Carlen, Chewelah, WA. I took a walk to our pond, and was delighted to find this large crayfish in a shallow puddle. Photo © Timothy David...
Wondernose: What Animal Nearly Always has its Mouth Open as if it Were Panting?
Not only does our mystery animal swim around with its mouth open, but that mouth is actually filled with sharp teeth! As a result, many people think this is a fierce, dangerous animal. Some stories...
Tropical Terror
What strikes with the force of a bullet, can shatter aquarium glass, has a painted shell to rival the most beautiful peacock, and sees even more colors than we do? Mantis Shrimp near Nusa Kode...
A Clammy Introduction
Clams. Photo © Derek Yoder. The mud squirted up between my toes, like chocolate frosting squeezed from an icing bag. I only wished it smelled as good. As my feet sank into the sticky ooze, an ugly...
