Eriocheir sinensis, Chinese mitten crab
A detailed section of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriosheir sinensis) showing the carapace. This species of crab originates from the Far East but it is now evident that it has taken up residence in the River Thames.
Size: 2296px × 2265px
Photo credit: © Natural History Museum, London / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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