Cnidarian Collection (page 8)

Gorgonian seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in Gorgonian, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Multitudes of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia labiata), Alaska, USA, Gulf of Alaska. Pacific ocean

Golden jellyfish (Mastigias papua), Jellyfish Lake, Palau

Physalia pelagica, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Zoanthids in blue
Zoanthids are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world

Portuguese Man o War (Physalia physalis) with long, dangling, purple-blue tentacles

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Soft Coral / Pulsing Coral / Pumping Coral / Waving Hand Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

Beadlet Anemone in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands
SAS-499 Beadlet Anemone - in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland

Striped Jellyfish
PM-9618 Striped JELLYFISH Pacific Chrysoora melanastei Chrysaora melanaster Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

This branching hard coral (Pocillopora eydouxi) is unusual because its sperm fertilise its eggs inside the colonly
AUS-553 Branching hard coral. Unlike most hard corals, its sperm fertilise eggs within the colony, not outside. Great Barrier Reef Pocillopora eydouxi Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com

Lion's Mane Jellyfish. N Atlantic
PM-9931 Lion's Mane Jellyfish N Atlantic Cyanea capillata Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Broadclub Cuttlefish, Philippines
A close look at the head and eye of a Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus); Philippines

Crown Jellyfish, Cephea cephea, Hawaii, USA
The Crown jellyfish (Cephea cephea) is also known as the cauliflower jellyfish, Hawaii. This species lives in open ocean with a lifespan of three to six months

Box Jellyfish (Sea Wasp), Hawaii, USA
Box Jellyfish, also known as Sea Wasp (Alatina alata), swims by during a blackwater dive off the Kona coast, the Big island, Hawaii, USA

Whip Coral Goby, Philippines
A Whip coral goby (Bryaninops amplus) on whip coral (Junceella fragilis); Philippines

Brain coral, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the detail of Brain coral (Platygyra sinensis) during the day with the its polyps closed; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

Jellyfish (Pelagia Noctiluca) With Fish Prey Photographed During A Blackwater Scuba Dive Several Miles Offshore Of A Hawaiian Island At Night; Hawaii, United States Of America

The Yellow Eggs Of This Female Reticulated Hinge-Beak Shrimp (Cinetorhynchus Teticulatus) Can Be Seen Through The Sides Of It

A Sunset Wrasse (Thalassoma Lutescens) Swimming In Front Of A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

Bunodes ballii, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysaora isosceles, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysaora isosceles, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Torch Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Cabbage Leather Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Organ-pipe Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Torch Coral from Indo-Pacific Ocean photographed in aquarium Date:

Plumose Anemone or Frilled Anemone -Metridium senile-, White Sea, Karelia, Russia

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Beadlet Anenome a marine hydrozoan coelenterate common in rock pools (Actinia equinae) Date:

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DIVER - Hanging soft corals inside coral cave Date:

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Snorkler, coral garden - Girl in a bikini diving down to large coral plate Date:

Hydra budding, SEM
Hydra budding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Hydra sp. freshwater hydrozoan budding. Hydra commonly reproduce by budding - a form of asexual reproduction in which a new organism

Moon jellyfish C015 / 7675
Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), close up. This jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish, is found in coastal waters throughout the world. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Hydra budding C014 / 4856
Hydra budding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Hydra viridis freshwater hydrozoan. Hydra viridis commonly reproduces by budding, as seen here

Goldfuss coral fossil C016 / 5616
Goldfuss (Syringopora reticulata) coral fossil. This coral dates from the Carboniferous, around 354-327 million years old. It was found in Kendal, Westmorland, UK

Amphiroa - Anatomy of calycophoridae
Plate 5 from The Oceanic Hydrozoa 1859 by T. H. Huxley

Gorgonian coral
Watercolour of Gorgonian coral in the subclass Octocorallia by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Thecosmilia trichotoma, a fossil coral
Thecosmilia trichotoma (Goldfuss). Scleractinian coral. Jurassic (Bathonian); Nattheim, Germany; BMNH 55859

Mawsonites spriggi, fossil jellyfish
This is a cast of the holotype of Mawsonites spriggi, a specimen of the Ediacara fauna from the Pre-cambrian of Australia

Kodonophyllum truncatum, fossil coral
Kodonophyllum truncatum (Linne) from the Silurian period, Dudley, West Midlands, England

Cup Coral and Scalefin Anthias - Fotteyo - Felidhoo - Maldives
LEE-107 Cup Coral and Scalefin Anthias Fotteyo - Felidhoo - Maldives Turbinaria mesenterina Lea Lee Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fossil Crinoids - Jimbacrinus Bostocki - Permian Gascoyne River, Western Australia
CAN-2187 Fossil Crinoids - Jimbacrinus Bostocki - Permian Gascoyne River, Western Australia John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Gorgonian Sea Fan - Hakura Thila - Meemu - Maldives
LEE-115 Gorgonian Sea Fan Hakura Thila - Meemu - Maldives Echinogorgia sp. Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Great Barrier Reef JPF 9528 Hardy reef. Hard coral formations. Queensland Australia. © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ardea
JPF-9528 Australia - Great Barrier Reef Hardy Reef. Hard coral formations Queensland Australia Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hard coral (Favites sp.). Close-up of cirular polyps on hard coral. Photographed in Banda, Moluccas, Indonesia

Moon jellyfish sex glands. Close up of the sex glands of an ephyra medusa of the cnidarian Aurelia aurita. Medusae are the sexually mature

Fossil Crinoid (Cephocrinitis) - Erfoud South Morocco - Devonian - 390 million years old
CAN-2456 Fossil Crinoid (Cephocrinitis) - Erfoud South Morocco Devonian - 390 million years old John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The polyps of a foliaceous hard coral (Turbinaria sp). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
AUS-723 Polyps of a foliaceous hard coral Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Turbinaria sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

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"Cnidarian Wonders: Exploring the Elegance of Hydromedusa Jellyfish in Coastal Waters" Diving into the vast Pacific-Atlantic waters, one encounters a mesmerizing sight - the elegant Hydromedusa Jellyfish gracefully gliding through the depths. With its translucent bell and delicate tentacles trailing behind, this cnidarian species captivates all who behold it. Intriguingly, these ethereal creatures share their habitat with other fascinating beings. The stealthy Caiman crocodilus crocodilus and elusive Anilius scytale lurk beneath the surface, adding an air of mystery to this underwater realm. Venturing further westward, we find ourselves at the Vancouver Aquarium in Canada. Here, Japanese Sea Nettles and Pacific Sea Jellies enchant visitors with their vibrant hues as they float effortlessly within their tanks. These captivating displays remind us of nature's artistic prowess. But it is on Australia's Ningaloo Marine Park where both coral reefs and sandy beaches converge to create a breathtaking scene. From above water, pristine white sands meet crystal-clear turquoise waves; while below water lies a kaleidoscope of colors as diverse marine life thrives amidst vibrant corals. Komodo Island in Indonesia beckons adventurers seeking an underwater paradise. At a depth of 12 meters lies an awe-inspiring coral reef scene teeming with life - from schools of tropical fish darting between intricate formations to Mountain Avens nestled among Fossil Coral on Parker Ridge in Banff National Park, Rockies, Canada. The Great Barrier Reef off Queensland's coast unveils its wonders through Ron & Valerie Taylor's lens. Their photographs capture two distinct scenes that showcase Mother Nature's artistry - one bursting with vivid colors and another displaying serene beauty beneath tranquil waters. As we journey deeper into Komodo Marine Park in Indonesia once again, we encounter Lionfish majestically swimming amongst Tubastrea Coral and Sea Fans.