Bladders Collection

The carnival in the port of Spain, Trinidad, 1888. People cavort in fancy dress through the street, some playing banjos, others brandishing what looks like bladders on sticks

Air pump bladders fig 5 Print upper right Pag
Air pump with bladders, fig. 5, Print upper right: Pag: 75, medical research, branches of medicine (scientific research), Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1683, paper, etching, h 132 mm × w 79 mm

Marathon runners empty their bladders before a run in Manchester Date: circa 1980

Scots pine pollen grain, SEM
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) pollen grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The pollen grain has two air-filled, wing-like bladders (pink)

Bladder wrack and other seaweeds washed up on a shoreline. Four species are present: bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus, centre); serrated wrack (Fucus serratus)

Bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus, centre) with other strands of dead seaweed, washed up on a shoreline. The air bladders (round)

Knotted wrack seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum). This is a common brown seaweed. Mid-way along its fronds are air bladders (bubbles)

German Infantry practising shooting at painted bladders

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"Bladders: From Carnival to Seaweeds, Exploring the Versatility of Nature's Pouches" The carnival in the port of Spain, Trinidad, comes alive with vibrant colors and infectious rhythms as revelers dance through the streets adorned in bladders. Marathon runners know the importance of emptying their bladders before a run, ensuring comfort and focus throughout their race. Contraceptive makers like Mrs Phillips have long utilized trade cards featuring engravings depicting bladders to promote their products' effectiveness and reliability. Delve into the fascinating world of nature with a page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature showcasing intricate engravings capturing various species' unique bladder structures. Air pump bladders take center stage in figure 5 print on the upper right page, illustrating how these inflatable pouches aid in scientific experiments and industrial processes. Explore microscopic wonders with an SEM image revealing the intricacies of Scots pine pollen grain's bladder-like structure, enabling efficient pollination across vast distances. Dive beneath the ocean surface to discover bladder wrack and other seaweeds thriving along rocky shores, providing shelter for marine life while offering valuable nutrients for humans too. Marvel at giant kelp towering above underwater forests; its buoyant air-filled bladders keep it anchored amidst turbulent waves while serving as habitats for countless organisms. Admire knotted wrack seaweed's distinctive appearance as its bulbous air-filled bladders create striking patterns along coastlines worldwide - a true testament to nature's artistry. Witness German Infantry honing their shooting skills by aiming at painted bladders during practice sessions – an innovative training technique that enhances accuracy and target acquisition abilities. Seaweed enthusiasts rejoice. Discover a treasure trove of diverse species ranging from delicate red algae to robust brown varieties; each boasting unique adaptations including specialized floating or gas-filled bladders.