crustacens Teacher Resources

The peacock mantis shrimp, which is actually a crustacean and not a shrimp, fascinates scientists due to the power of its small club appendage. It can hit with a force of 200 pounds although this animal is only four inches long....

Blue whales can grow to 90 feet! "That's longer than a tennis court. Getting that big requires a lot of fuel," says Jeremy Goldbogen, a postdoctoral researcher at the Cascadia Research Collective. That's why Goldbogen studies the whales'...

Pillbugs may look like insects, but they're really crustaceans. This article describes them and their habitat, and describes what to do if they become a nuisance in the home.

This video explores arthropods, who first made the transition from water to land and who outnumber all terrestrial animals. [5:28] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.

Comprehensive information about the rusty crayfish is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts they have on humans. This page includes excellent photographs and detailed classification information.

A documentary film about the horseshoe crab and its importance to a tiny shorebird known as the red knot bird. Human threats to the crab will directly threaten both the crab and the little bird who depends on it. Links to related topics...

A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.

Interesting discussion of rotifer anatomy, habitat, feeding habits, locomotion, and species.

Provides photographs and a fact card about shrimp. Discusses where they are found, the variety of species, diet, predators, reproduction, and their similarities and differences from prawns.

Click on a word to find lots of information and a picture of each Maryland state symbol.

The NOAA Fisheries offers this interactive statistics page to find out about the catches and value of various species of fish and crustaceans taken by commercial fisheries since 1950.

American paddlefish typically live in the Mississippi River and feed primarily on zooplankton, but also feed on crustaceans and bivalves. Find out more about the species as Academy Biologist Jim provides a behind the scenes look during a...

An overview from Ocean Explorer of the the marine crustacean, Krill. Includes info about life cycle, habitat, behavior, environmental importance and images.

White-beaked dolphins have similar habits to Atlantic white-sided dolphins and live in similar cold-water regions of the North Atlantic. They eat fish, squid, octopus, and crustaceans. Learn more about the Lagenorhynchus albirostris,...

Gray whales are bottom feeders. They roll to one side and lower the lip to scour and siphon the bottom for tiny crustaceans, especially amphipods which are known as "sand fleas." Learn more about the Eschrichtius robustus, more commonly...

The life and philosophical treatises of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed, including his writings on biology, zoology and physics.

Wikipedia offers information on arthropods, the largest phylum of animals. Includes scientific classification chart and image.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the oniscidea, otherwise known as the woodlouse.

The coral reef, its composition and inhabitants are explored here in detail. With additional information about the life that inhabits a coral reef.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a rare blue lobster. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, conservation status, and physical and special characteristics of peppermint shrimp.

Explore the behaviors, characteristics, and diversity of arthropods.

Meet the acorn barnacle and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.

Detailed information and fascinating facts about the land hermit crab include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.