Gulf of Maine Arthropoda (6 Species Assortment)
Discover the diversity of Maine’s coastal invertebrates with this Gulf of Maine Arthropod Collection, featuring six representative crustacean and arthropod species from the North Atlantic intertidal ecosystem. Each specimen is hand-collected along Maine’s rocky shores and tidal pools, providing a valuable look at the structure, behavior, and adaptations of marine arthropods. Perfect for marine biology classrooms, ecological studies, and aquarium displays.
Depending on the “catch of the day,” your assortment may include:
Common name: Sea spider
Scientific name: Pycnogonium spp.
Locations: Middle–lower shore under rocks and seaweed
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Yellow, red, purple, brown, black, white
Size: ¼”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Toad crab
Scientific name: Hyas araneus
Locations: Intertidal zones up to 25 ft depth on muddy or pebbly bottoms; found in tide pools
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Red, light brown
Size: 4”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Scud
Scientific name: Amphipoda
Locations: Underneath intertidal seaweed on fine substrate
Seasonality: Available year-round
Colors: Black, dark green
Size: ¼” – ½”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Rock barnacle
Scientific name: Balanus balanoides
Locations: “Glued” to pilings, floats, rocks, boats, and other intertidal surfaces
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Off-white
Size: ½” – ¾”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Acadian hermit crab
Scientific name: Pagurus acadianus
Locations: Intertidal zones on muddy or pebbly bottoms; found in tide pools
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Red
Size: 1” – 2”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Green crab
Scientific name: Carcinus maenas
Locations: In and under seaweeds and rocks of the intertidal zone
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Brownish green
Size: 1” – 6”
Collected: By hand, lobster traps
Quantity: Sold by the each
Each collection features six unique species representing a range of habitats and lifestyles — from filter-feeding barnacles to scavenging crabs and free-swimming amphipods.
Note: This is a live marine specimen collection. Natural variations in size, color, and species assortment should be expected. If you would like any specimens preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Gulf of Maine Arthropoda (6 Species Assortment)
Discover the diversity of Maine’s coastal invertebrates with this Gulf of Maine Arthropod Collection, featuring six representative crustacean and arthropod species from the North Atlantic intertidal ecosystem. Each specimen is hand-collected along Maine’s rocky shores and tidal pools, providing a valuable look at the structure, behavior, and adaptations of marine arthropods. Perfect for marine biology classrooms, ecological studies, and aquarium displays.
Depending on the “catch of the day,” your assortment may include:
Common name: Sea spider
Scientific name: Pycnogonium spp.
Locations: Middle–lower shore under rocks and seaweed
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Yellow, red, purple, brown, black, white
Size: ¼”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Toad crab
Scientific name: Hyas araneus
Locations: Intertidal zones up to 25 ft depth on muddy or pebbly bottoms; found in tide pools
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Red, light brown
Size: 4”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Scud
Scientific name: Amphipoda
Locations: Underneath intertidal seaweed on fine substrate
Seasonality: Available year-round
Colors: Black, dark green
Size: ¼” – ½”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Rock barnacle
Scientific name: Balanus balanoides
Locations: “Glued” to pilings, floats, rocks, boats, and other intertidal surfaces
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Off-white
Size: ½” – ¾”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Acadian hermit crab
Scientific name: Pagurus acadianus
Locations: Intertidal zones on muddy or pebbly bottoms; found in tide pools
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Red
Size: 1” – 2”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Green crab
Scientific name: Carcinus maenas
Locations: In and under seaweeds and rocks of the intertidal zone
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Brownish green
Size: 1” – 6”
Collected: By hand, lobster traps
Quantity: Sold by the each
Each collection features six unique species representing a range of habitats and lifestyles — from filter-feeding barnacles to scavenging crabs and free-swimming amphipods.
Note: This is a live marine specimen collection. Natural variations in size, color, and species assortment should be expected. If you would like any specimens preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
