Echinoderms Collection (page 7)

Sea urchins montage. Composite image of a number of sea urchins

Ornate ghost pipefish and featherstars
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus, centre) and featherstars. These fish grow up to 12 centimetres in length. They are found alone or in pairs in bays

Featherstar montage. Composite image of a featherstar, or crionoid, showing its branching structure. Featherstars, feed by filtering food particles from the water using their feathery arms

Asteroidea organisms, artwork
Asteroidea organisms. Historical artwork showing various organisms in the class Asteroidea (starfish). This is the 40th plate from Ernst Haeckels Art Forms in Nature (1899)

Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus, centre) camouflaged against a crinoid. These fish grow up to 12 centimetres in length

Brittlestars on a sea fan
Brittlestars (Ophiothrix sp. white rings) wrapped around the branches of a gorgonian sea fan (pink). Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Golden damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus, centre) by a gorgonian sea fan (left) on a coral reef. This species of damselfish inhabits reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region

Green sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) on rocks. Sea urchins feed mainly on algae, but will also eat invertebrates such as mussels, sponges and brittle stars

Brittle star eating coral. Northern basket star (Gorgonocephalus arcticus, centre, yellow) wrapped around a soft coral (Gersemia fruticosa, white)

Featherstar on gorgonian coral. The featherstar is a marine invertebrate. It is an ancient and primitive echinoderm, a member of the group of invertebrates that includes the starfish

Green sea urchin spines. Close-up of the spines on a green sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis). Sea urchins feed mainly on algae, but will also eat invertebrates such as mussels

Northern basket star (Gorgonocephalus arcticus) on the seabed. The northern basket star is a species of brittle star. Brittle stars are related to starfish but, unlike starfish

Featherstar. This marine invertebrate is an ancient and primitive echinoderm, a member of the group of invertebrates that includes the starfish

Brittle star on a sea pen
Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. red) on a sea pen (Virgularia sp. purple). Sea pens are a type of octocoral. The brittle star is a marine invertebrate that is related to starfish

Brittle star and collapsed sea pen
Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. red) on a collapsed sea pen (Pteroeides sp. orange) in which a few porcelain crabs are hiding and a small fish is resting. Sea pens are a type of octocoral

Tropical corals. Black corals (white, family Antipathidae) and sea whips (order Gorgonacea) growing in tropical waters. Photographed off Misool, West Papua, Indonesia

Damselfish on a reef. School of damselfish (family Pomacentridae) by a gorgonian sea fan (pink) on a coral reef. Photographed off Misool, West Papua, Indonesia

Juvenile golden damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus, centre) by a gorgonian sea fan (left) on a coral reef. This species of damselfish inhabits reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region

Fairy basslets over a reef. Fairy basslets (family Grammatidae) swimming over hard coral and feather stars. Photographed off Komodo National Park, Komodo, Indonesia

Tropical reef, Indonesia
Tropical reef. Diverse community of soft corals, Tubastrea sp. hard corals, hydroids and feather stars growing on a boulder. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Feather star and barrel sponge. Feather star, or crinoid, growing at the mouth of a barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.). Photographed off Komodo National Park, Komodo, Indonesia

Squid hiding in feather star. Juvenile of an unknown species of squid hiding within the arms of a feather star. Juvenile squid are capable of changing the colour of their skin from birth

Purple starfish on a beach, Canada
Purple starfish on a beach. Photographed in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Starfish with Nudibranch (Chromodorididae-reliable chromodoris) - small nudibranch that has many ways of diplaying
VT-9029 Starfish with Nudibranch (Chromodorididae-reliable chromodoris) - small nudibranch that has many ways of diplaying the same colours and patterns crawls over starfish Indonesia Fromia sp

Sea Urchin Shrimp - these shrimp spend their lives sheltered by the stinging spines of their sea urchin host
VT-9015 Sea Urchin Shrimp - these shrimp spend their lives sheltered by the stinging spines of their sea urchin host (Asthenosoma varium)

Flowerpot Urchin - with small Zebra Crab - Indonesia
VT-9020 Flowerpot Urchin - with small Zebra Crab Indonesia Toxopneustes pileolus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Starfish regenerating whole body and four arms from single arm and central disc following injury
PM-10575 Starfish regenerating whole body and four arms from single arm and central disc following injury. Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blue Starfish - born with 4 legs instead of five - Indonesia
VT-9030 Blue Starfish - born with 4 legs instead of five Indonesia Linckia laevigata Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Starfish - with mussel as prey
ME-2264 Starfish - with mussel as prey Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Long Spined Sea Urchin, tropical seas
PM-10641 Long Spined Sea Urchin, tropical seas Possibly Diadema sp Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brittle Star - Brittle stars can regenerate a new individual from a broken fragment
VT-8951 Brittle Star Papua New Guinea Ophiothrix purpurea Brittle stars can regenerate a new individual from a broken fragment. They also change colour to match their host

Shrimps - found exclusiviely in the venomous Sea / Fire Urchin, Asthenosoma ijimai Indonesia
VT-8881 Shrimps - found exclusively in the venomous Sea / Fire Urchin, Asthenosoma ijimai Indonesia Periclimenes colemani Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display

Holothurian - the mouth of a sand dwelling holothurian. Pentacta sp. This animal feeds itself by gathering plankton
VT-8926 Holothurian - the mouth of a sand dwelling holothurian Indonesia Pentacta sp. This animal feeds itself by gathering plankton with it's sticky branch like fingers then licking them clean

Cardinal fish - These schooling fish use spiney sea urchins as protection against preditors. Apogon sp
VT-8453 CARDINAL fish - These schooling fish use spiny sea urchins (Echinothrix diadema) as protection against predators. Milne bay

Starfish - showing papulae South Australia
VT-2001 Starfish - close-up of arm with papulae South Australia Pentagonaster duebeni Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Cucumber (Beche-de-mer) Papua New Guinea
VT-2169 Sea Cucumber (Beche-de-mer) Papua New Guinea Holothuria argus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Cucumber North Atlantic
PM-7603 Sea Cucumber North Atlantic Cucumaria frondosa Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Cucumber - looking for mate Indo Pacific
VT-6529 SEA CUCUMBER - looking for mate Indo Pacific Holothuria sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spiney Urchin VT 4661 Caribbean. Echionothrix sp. © Ron & Valerie Taylor / ARDEA LONDON
VT-4661 SPINY URCHIN Caribbean. Echionothrix sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Long-spined Sea Urchin - dangerously venomous spines
KEL-600 Long-spined Sea Urchin - dangerously venomous spines Diadema antillarum Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Edible Sea Urchin
ROG-6518 EDIBLE SEA URCHIN Echinus esculentus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Apple Papua New Guinea
VT-7255 SEA CUCUMBER - HOLOTHURIAN Papua New Guinea Pseudocolchirus violaceus Holothurian colochirus violaceus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Long Spined Sea Urchin - poisonous Caribbean
VT-3794 Long Spined Sea Urchin - poisonous Caribbean Diadema antillarum Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Purple Sea Urchin Moss Beach California, USA
KEL-602 Purple Sea Urchin Moss Beach California, USA. Strongylocentrotus purpuratus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sand Dollar (a sea urchin) - Top side, Cobourg Peninsula, Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia JPF19799
JPF-13114 Sand Dollar (a sea urchin) - Top side Cobourg Peninsula, Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia Mellita sexiesperforata Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Purple Sea Urchin KF 8672 USA. Strongylocentrotus purpuratus © Kenneth W. Fink / ARDEA LONDON
KF-8672 PURPLE SEA URCHIN USA. Strongylocentrotus purpuratus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brittle Star
JLM-3059 Brittle Star John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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Echinoderms: A Fascinating Journey through the Depths of the Ocean Crinoid Fossil - "Sea Lilies" Triassic period 240 m. y. a. Northern Germany Witness the remnants of ancient marine life as you explore the crinoid fossil, also known as "sea lilies, " dating back to the Triassic period in Northern Germany. Common Starfish - Oxwich Bay Gower South Wales UK Discover the beauty of nature at Oxwich Bay in Gower, South Wales, where common starfish gracefully adorn its shores, adding a touch of wonder to this coastal paradise. Ochre & Purple Sea Stars / Starfish - in tidal zone Strawberry Hill State Park, Oregon coast, Pacific Ocean, USA LX425 Immerse yourself in vibrant colors and diverse marine life as ochre and purple sea stars thrive along the tidal zone at Strawberry Hill State Park on Oregon's picturesque coast. Bat Sea Star Monterey Bay California, USA Uncover the mysterious bat sea star residing deep within Monterey Bay's waters off California's coastline—an enigmatic creature that captivates with its unique appearance. Atlantic Mixed Shells - and starfish on beach, Coto Donana National Park Andalucia South Spain Take a stroll along Coto Donana National Park's stunning beach in Andalucia, Southern Spain—where an array of Atlantic mixed shells and starfish create a mesmerizing sight against golden sands. Crown of thorns starfish {Acanthaster planci} Andaman Sea Thailand Embark on an underwater adventure in Thailand's breathtaking Andaman Sea and encounter the majestic crown-of-thorns starfish—a true marvel showcasing nature's intricate patterns.