Glitsch Collection

Nepenthes gymnamphora pitcher plant
Nephenaceae or pitcher plants: Nepenthes gymnamphora (Nepenthes melamphora), carnivorous plant native to Indonesia. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art

Nudibranchia or sea slugs: Hermaea bifida 1, Facelina auriculata coronata 2, Dendronotus frondosus 3, Okenia elegans 4, Doto coronata 5, Tritonia hombergii 6 and Ancula gibbosa 7

Ctenophora or comb jellies
Ctenophora or comb jelly: Haeckelia rubra 1, 2, Hormiphora species 3, Callianira bialata 4, Tinerfe cyanea 5, and Lampea pancerina 6

Ammonitida or extinct fossil ammonites: Cardioceras cordatum 1, 2, Schloenbachia varians 3, 4, Ptychites opulentus 5, 6, Douvilleiceras mammillatum 7, Puzosia planulatus 8

Acantharia Radiolaria protozoa species: Xiphacantha species 1, Stauracantha spinulosa 2, Phyllostauridae species 3, Pristacantha polyodon 4, Lithopteridae species 5, Gigartaconidae species 6, 7

Filicinae or fern plants: Alsophila species, Polypodium species, Asplenium nidus, Angiopteris species, Monogramma species, and Pteris quadriaurita

Teleostei or ray-finned fish: sea moth, Pegasus laternarius 1, short-snouted seahorse, Hippocampus hippocampus 2, leafy sea dragon, Phycodurus eques 3, Striated frogfish, Antennarius striatus 4

Discomedusae jellyfish species
Discomedusae jellyfish: lions mane jellyfish, Cyanea annasethe 1, 2, Floresca species 3, and compass jellyfish, Chrysaora hysoscella 4

Cubomedusae or box jellyfish: Chirodropus palmatus, Chiropsoides quadrigatus, Carybdea obeliscus, Carybdea murrayana, Alatina tetraptera and Tamoya haplonema

Siphonophorae hydrozoa: Epibulia ritteriana 1, 2, and Salacella uvaria 3-6. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur

Tineida or moths: twenty-plume moth, Alucita hexadactyla, white-plume moth and wing scales, Pterophorus pentadactylus, rose-plume moth, Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla, Phyllonorycter populifoliella

Copepod crustaceans
Copepoda or copepod crustaceans.: Calocalanus pavo male, Clytemnestra scutellata female, Oncaea venusta male, Cryptopontius thorelli female, Acontiophorus scutatus female, Corycaeus venustus female

Bivalvia clam shells: Venus clam, Hysteroconcha dione 1-3, spiny cockle, Acanthocardia aculeata 4, 5, heart cockle, Corculum cardissa 6-9, fluted giant clam

Squid and octopi
Gamochonia octopi and squid: long-armed squid, Chiroteuthis veranii, umbrella squid, Histioteuthis bonnellii, Pinnoctopus cordiformis, common octopus, Octopus vulgaris, and Amphioctopus granulatus

Staurozoa or stalked jellyfish: Tesserantha connectens 1, 2, Haliclystus auricula 3, 4, 5, Lucernaria bathyphila 6 and Lucernaria quadricornis 7

Anthomedusae plantonic medusa: Zanclea gemmosa, Koellikerina fasciculata, Neoturris pileata, Larsonia pterophylla, and Sarsiella dinema

Ostraciontes cowfish species
Ostraciontes: Longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta, scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis, striped cowfish, Aracana aurita, and humpback turret fish, Tetrosomus gibbosus

Asteriidae starfish: common starfish, Asterias rubens, sea star, Hymenaster echinulatus 11, and sea star, Pteraster stellifer 12

Merchant cap jellyfish, Periphylla periphylla
Peromedusae jellyfish: merchant cap jellyfish, Periphylla periphylla 1-7. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur

Siphonophora jellyfish colony. Physophora hydrostatica (Discolabe quadrigata), colony, gas bladder, swimming bell, polyp, etc

Leptomedusae jellyfish: Aequorea pensilis 1, Zygocanna diploconus 2, 3, 5, many-ribbed jellyfish, Aequorea forskalea 4, and Orchistoma elegans 6

Echinoidea sea urchins: sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus 1, 2, Encope emarginata 3, 4, green sea urchin, Echinocyamus pusillus 5-9

Trachymedusae jellyfish: Geryonia proboscidalis 1-7. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur, Liepzig, Germany, 1904

Bryozoa moss animals: Cristatella mucedo 1-5, 10-12, Plumatella repens 6-8 and fungoid bryosoan, Plumatella fungosa 9. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art

Crinoidea sea lilies: Saracrinus angulatus 1, 7, 8, Endoxocrinus maclearanus 2, and Endoxocrinus wyvillethomsoni 3-6. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art

Pennatulacea sea pen corals: Umbellula encrinus 1, Halipteris finmarchica 2, Kophobelemnon leukarti 3, Renilla reniformis 4, 5, 6, Stylatula elegans 7, Stylatula kinbergi 8, Virgularia glacialis 9

Discomedusae jellyfish: Linantha lunulata 1, 2, Palephyra antiqua 3, 4, 5, Palephyra pelagica 6, Coronatae species 7, Nausithoe challengeri 8, and Wyvilles crownjelly, Atolla wyvillei 9

Siphonophorae hydrozoa: Porpema prunella and Porpita species, young and adult colonies, gas bladder, etc. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in

Fucoideae seaweeds and algae
Fucoideae seaweeds: bullwhip kelp, Nereocystis luetkeana 1, Cutleria multifida 2, Cystoseira spinosa 3, Agarum clathrus 4, Scaberia agardhii 5, peacocks tail, Padina pavonica 6

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"Glitsch: A Kaleidoscope of Nature's Marvels" Step into the enchanting world of glitsch, where nature showcases its most extraordinary creations. From the mesmerizing Nepenthes gymnamphora pitcher plant to the vibrant Nudibranchia sea slugs, each species in this captivating realm is a testament to the wonders of evolution. Delve deeper and discover the ethereal beauty of Ctenophora comb jellies, their translucent bodies adorned with iridescent hues that seem to dance through water. And let us not forget Ammonitida, ancient fossil ammonites whose intricate spiral shells tell tales from a bygone era. Intriguingly delicate yet resilient, Acantharia Radiolaria protozoa species grace our oceans with their intricate skeletal structures. Meanwhile, Filicinae fern plants bring lush greenery wherever they grow, adding an air of tranquility to any landscape they inhabit. Dive beneath the surface and encounter Teleostei ray-finned fish in all their diverse forms – from shimmering schools darting through coral reefs to majestic creatures lurking in deep-sea abysses. But beware the mystical Discomedusae jellyfish species and Cubomedusae box jellyfish; their otherworldly appearance hides venomous tentacles that command respect. Witness the astonishing Siphonophorae hydrozoa colonies as they drift gracefully through ocean currents – a true marvel of cooperation among individual organisms forming one harmonious entity. And fluttering amidst moonlit nights are Tineida moths, delicately painted with patterns that rival even the finest works of art. Finally, we mustn't overlook Copepod crustaceans – tiny but vital contributors to marine ecosystems worldwide. Their ceaseless motion fuels entire food chains and ensures balance within these aquatic realms.