Horseshoe Crab Remains by photosynthesis
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Another sighting on the 17 Mile Drive in Carmel. This one I could identify...
Crabs are one of the many creatures I find fascinating. Their shells, the way they walk, their large claws, their eyes (often on stalks). And they're one of my favorite foods, too.
I also remember seeing Attack of the Crab Monsters as a kid. It was one of those Grade B science fiction movies directed by Roger Corman & released in 1957. I think you can still find it in those bargain basement dvd collections - you know, 50 "great" science fiction films for $14.95? Here's the hilarious plot (from Wikipedia):
"A group of scientists land on a remote island in the Pacific to search for a previous expedition that disappeared and to continue research about the effects of radiation from the Bikini Atoll nuclear tests on the island's plant and sea life. They learn to their horror that the earlier group of scientists have been eaten by mutated giant crabs that have gained intelligence by absorbing the minds of their victims. Members of the current expedition are systematically attacked and killed by the crabs, which are invulnerable to most weaponry because of the mutation in their cell structure. Finally, they discover the crabs are the cause of the earthquakes and landslides that are destroying the island. As the remaining expedition members struggle to survive on the ever-shrinking island, they must also find a way to stop the crabs before they reproduce and invade the oceans of the world."
Comments (12)
Jay-el-Jay
Horseshoe crabs are sometimes called living fossils.Even though this one is no longer living it is still quite cool,and a good subject for a fine shot.
tommorules
Amazing find, and love the story. Off to Google now to se what a live one looks like!
bobrgallegos
Outstanding capture!!!
JohnDelaquiox
Awesome capture love those things
blondeblurr
An awesome find, and what a face ;) - only a mother could love, as they say! what I also find intriguing is the shadow-play and the tracks it left in front & behind - hold that, don't they walk sideways? ;) beautiful clarity and presentation, BB
KarmaSong
Impressive and blood-chilling creature !
njb2000
Great find and monster story!
auntietk
This makes me think of George O'Keeffe's desert skeleton pieces. Nicely capture!
sandra46
AMAZING IMAGE!
bmac62
I've found deceased horseshoe crabs on the beaches of Long Island...but never one bleached out like this. Makes for a very interesting photo. The old movie plot brings back a lot of memories of drive-in movies of that era. I read just recently that drive-ins craved this type of movie...it really drew in the crowds!
whaleman
Never seen one in this state...awesome shot!
Aka-paah
Nice shot! I love the shadow, especially on the back. It is actually a fish skull with the front part of the spine still attached.