Coiled Collection (page 11)

Chromosomes and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules, computer artwork. Chromosomes are composed of DNA coiled around proteins

Chromosomes and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules on a DNA autoradiogram, computer artwork. Chromosomes are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) coiled around proteins

DNA loop, molecular model
DNA loop. Theoretical molecular model of a loop structure for DNA in its chromatin form. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a helical molecule (here the helix itself forms a circular loop)

Photographic film
35mm photographic film

Helicoprion prehistoric shark
Helicoprion. Artwork of the prehistoric shark Helicoprion. This genus of shark existed from the late Carboniferous period (280 million years ago)

Reis telephone, 19th century
Reis telephone. This rudimentary telephone by the German inventor Johann Philipp Reis (1834-1874) was first built in 1860 and was based on the principle of magnetostriction

Spiral wire coral (Cirripathes spiralis) on a reef. This is a type of black coral (family Antipathidae). The living tissue of black corals is brightly coloured

Dynamo types, 19th century
Dynamo types. Dynamos are devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy by rotating magnets and coiled wires

Flies caught on flypaper

Octopus anatomy, 18th century

Telegraphone, early 20th century
Telegraphone, early 20th-century artwork. This sound-recording device was invented in 1898 by the Danish engineer Valdemar Poulsen (1869-1942)

Hard fern fronds
Hard fern (Blechnum spicant) fronds. These are four young fertile fronds, three unfurling and one freshly unfurled

DNA nucleosome, artwork
Artwork of a molecular model of a DNA nucleosome, the repeating unit used to package DNA (genetic material) inside the nucleus of cells

Linear dynamo. The magnet (left) generates electricity if moved through the coil of copper wire (centre). This is the principle on which dynamos and all electrical generators work

DNA molecule, computer artwork. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix. DNA contains sections called genes, which encode the bodys genetic information

Helical array antenna
Helical phased-array communications antenna. Photographed at the 2007 International Astronautical Congress exhibition in Hyderabad, India

Single-stranded DNA, artwork
Point mutation. Computer artwork of a single strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) with a point mutation (illuminated). A point mutation is caused by the replacement of a single base nucleotide (red)

Moraea serpentina growing in Namaqua desert, South Africa

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, dark field LM
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, dark field light micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

Cleopatras asp. The Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) committed suicide by the bite of an asp, rather than submit to the victorious forces of Octavian, leader and future Emperor of Rome

Rainbow boa (Epicrates cenchria). This snake was found in rainforest near Iquitos, Peru

Syphilis bacterium, TEM
Syphilis bacterium. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showing the spirochaete bacterium Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis

Cellular packaging of DNA, artwork
Cellular packaging of DNA. Artwork of a strand of the genetic material DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) unwound from the nucleus (blue) of a cell (orange, upper right)

Polychaete marine worm (Phyllodoce groenlandica). Polychaetes are a class of annelid (segmented) worms. Each segment has a pair of fleshy un-jointed limb-like appendages (parapodia)

Lined chiton and nudibranch eggs. Lined Chiton (Tonicella marmorea, left) next to a spiral-shaped clutch of nudibranch (sea slug) eggs

Marine nematode worm, light micrograph
Marine nematode worm. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a marine nematode worm found in the North Sea. Magnification: x300 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Millipede, SEM
Millipede, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Millipedes (class: Diplopoda) have elongated bodies with some species having hundreds of legs

Orchid flowers, SEM
Orchid flowers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of flowers of a ladies tresses orchid (Spiranthes sp. ). The spiral arrangement of the flowers around the stem is characteristic of this

Coiled lily leaf, SEM
Lily leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured section of a coiled lily leaf. The plant cells can be seen as rectangular shapes inside the leaf

Screwbean mesquite pods
Screwbean mesquite (Prosopis pubescens) pods. Photographed in the USA

Gourd tendril (Cucurbita sp. )
Gourd tendril (Cucurbita sp.) coiled around a stem

Cyclamen fruits (Cyclamen sp. )
Cyclamen fruits (Cyclamen sp.) surrounded by a coiled stem. The stem begins to coil around the fruit after flowering. At maturity, the coil springs open to scatter the seed

Coiled leaf, SEM
Coiled leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fracture through a coiled leaf from a water lily plant (family Nymphaeceae)

Longitudinal wave in a spring. The wave motion is parallel to the direction of travel, with regions alternating between compression (lower centre) and expansion (upper centre) as the wave passes

Two Lined Tree Viper - Amazon - South America
PM-8783 Two-Lined Tree Viper Amazon, South America. Bothrops bilineatus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Indian Rope Trick Poster
Undated coloured poster featuring illustration of Thurston, the famous magician, performing the East Indian rope-trick. HPF/5B/17

Fighting a fire with a stirrup pump - The Blitz
Now that the worst is out. Attacking a fire with a stirrup pump following an air raid on London - circa late 1940

Snake Handlers - China
Chinese snake handlers

Paris Fashions ?1840
Yellow dress: bishop sleeves, skirt en tablier showing white underskirt, trimmed with scalloped edged lace. Hair: plaited & coiled at the back with ringlets round the face

English Lady & Knights
Woman: mantle, a kirtle with front lacing, girdle & pouch, ornamental fillet, coiled plaits & veil. Knights: mantle, various sleeveless fitted garments

Variety of Snakes
1) Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) 2)" Pedda Poda" Python 3)" Port Natal" Python 4) Rattlesnake (genus Crotalus) 5) Black Rattlesnake 6) Cobra (Naia tripudians)

Ball Dress 1823
Ball dress possibly of a white transparent fabric worn over a blue slip with deep embroidery on the hem, sleeves & neckline. Note the hair accessories (comb ?)

Lugworm casts on sandy beach Normandy France
MAB-878 Lugworm casts on sandy beach Normandy France Arenicola sp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Aruba Island Rattlesnake - coiled
WW-2576 Aruba Island Rattlesnake - coiled Crotalus unicolor Wardene Weisser Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Common / Eastern Garter Snake
WW-3373 Common / Eastern Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis Wardene Weisser Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Eyelash Pit Viper: from Central/ South America
PM-10209 Eyelash Pit Viper from Central / South America Bothrops schlegeli Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Nature's Coiled Wonders: From Diamondback Rattlesnakes to Ball Pythons" In the heart of south Texas, a Diamondback Rattlesnake coils gracefully, showcasing its mesmerizing pattern. Deep within the Amazon basin in Brazil, an Emerald Tree Boa slithers through the dense foliage, its coiled body blending seamlessly with the vibrant green surroundings. Underneath a microscope's lens, a delicate Moth proboscis reveals intricate coils that aid in sipping nectar from flowers. Kay Nielsen's enchanting illustration "The Apple" depicts a serpent coiling around forbidden fruit, symbolizing temptation and desire. Zeus Meilichios takes on two forms - as a snake and as part of a supplicating family - representing protection and benevolence in ancient Greek mythology. Along the pebble beaches of Dorset, UK, an Adult Adder basks under the sun's warmth while elegantly coiling itself amidst nature's beauty. Autumn arrives in New Mexico with Screwbean Mesquite trees bearing corkscrew pods that coil like works of art against fiery orange leaves. Vintage photographs capture reptiles' mysterious allure; their coiled bodies evoke both fascination and respect for these creatures from times past (c1910). Gravid females among Timber Rattlesnakes seek solace under sunlight to nurture their young until birth—a testament to maternal instinct found across eastern United States. Witnessing from above, we marvel at Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes slithering effortlessly through their desert habitat—coils undulating like waves in sand dunes. In Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea resides the Brown Tree Snake—an agile climber whose sinuous coils allow it to navigate treetops with ease. A Royal Python finds comfort within its water container—the coiled posture showcasing its adaptability and tranquility in captivity.