1959 Velvet Swimming-Crab Marine Biology Print - Hermit Crab w/ Parasitic Anemone - D.P. Wilson Photography - Underwater Life - 5 x 8.25 in

Original vintage marine life plates. Plate 29: Velvet Swimming-Crab On the reverse, PLate 30: large Hermit Crab with parasitic anemone . Photographed by D.P. Wilson, these stunning scientific illustrations capture the intricate details of these fascinating crustaceans in their natural habitat. The first image presents the Velvet Swimming-Crab against a textured rocky background, showcasing its distinctive features with remarkable scientific accuracy. The second plate displays two photographs (30a and 30b) of a large hermit crab positioned on pebbles and shells, with a parasitic anemone attached to its borrowed shell - demonstrating the symbiotic relationships found in marine ecosystems. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53848701 for more Sea Life prints. **Background** Sourced from The New Naturalist The Sea Shore by C.M. Yonge, Regius professor of zoology in the University of Glasgow, published 1959 by Readers Union Collins. D. P. Wilson was a pioneering underwater photographer who developed specialized techniques for capturing marine life in their natural environments, often working in challenging conditions to document these rarely-seen underwater worlds. Hermit crabs lack a hard exoskeleton on their abdomen, requiring them to inhabit empty shells for protection. The relationship with certain anemones is mutually beneficial - the anemone gains mobility and food scraps while providing defense for the crab with its stinging tentacles. **About Your Purchase:** - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique photographic print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - Please note: This print is unmounted. **Condition:** Good. Consistent with age. **Returns & Shipping** - **Returns:** No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - **Packaging:** All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (and Royal Mail Tracked International) with: - UK delivery within 1-3 days - US/EU delivery within 5-12 days - Rest-of-world delivery within 7-21 days