Semi-terrestrial Hermit Crab (Coenobita compressus) in a broken shell on coral head, Urvina Bay Isabela Island Galapagos EC

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Urvina Bay, Isabela, Galapagos Islands is situated at the foot of Volcan Alcedo. In 1954 the whole area was raised by up to 10 m. in places. A further uplift short of 1 m took place 40 years later in 1994. The coral heads found several meters inland testify to the volcanic activities on the island.

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Size: 5120px × 3401px
Location: Urvina Bay Isabela Island Galapagos Ecuador South America
Photo credit: © Krystyna Szulecka / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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