Invertebrates Collection (page 19)

RF - Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Studio image of multiple Nudibranch species. Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean. Digital composite

Close up of pattern of the cerata of a nudibranch (Janolus savinkini). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

A stand of Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) growing on a coral reef, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) capturing a pelagic shrimp with long red antennae, in midwater, at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp. ) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait
Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), resting on flowering heather, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK September

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) in a purple Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Red boring sponge (Cliona delitrix) three excurrent apertures covered in Sponge zoanthids (Parazoanthus parasiticus) East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Bullseye / Io moth (Automeris io) showing eye spot markings on wings during deimatic display to deter predators, originating from North and Central America, sequence 2 of 2. Captive

Yellow cluster anemone (Parazoanthus axinellae) surrounded by Encrusting sponge (Spirastrella cunctatrix) San Pietro Island, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, July

Starfish close up detail, Blairgowrie, Mornington Penisular, Victoria, Australia. Port Philip Bay, Bass Strait

Garden snail (Helix aspersa) baby on Marigold flower, UK

Close-up of the polyps out of a coral tree (Tubastraea coccinea) at night, Baja California peninsula, Mexico. Sea of Cortez

Orange cup coral (Tubastrea coccinea) Malpelo Island National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colombia, East Pacific Ocean

Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daisy flowers. Dorset, UK, October 2012

Coral clam (Pedum spondyloideum) close up, Maldives, Indian Ocean

A tiny amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) living on Dead mans fingers soft coral (Alcyonium digitatum) Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Female Downy Emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenia) at rest on flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Higher Hyde Heath, Dorset, UK. April

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) Male at rest on Primrose flower, West Sussex, UK April

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming past soft corals (Dendronephthya sp]), Red Sea, Egypt. January

Flatworm (Maiazoon orsaki) Raja Ampat, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Two-tailed Pasha butterfly (Charaxes jasius) expanding wings after emerging, Podere Montecucco. Orvieot, Umbria, Italy August. Sequence 9 of 9

Light Bulb Sea Squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis). Channel Islands, UK, June

RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration, photographed under blue light at night, to excite fluorescent pigments in the coral, East End, Grand Cayman

Brain coral (Diploria strigosa) photographed under blue light to excite the fluorescence, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Blue sea star (Linckia laevigata) on coral reef, Fiji, South Pacific

RF - Long-spined sea urchin (Astropyga radiata). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Gorgonian coral (Acanthogorgia sp. ) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand
Gorgonian coral (Acanthogorgia sp.) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis) on fungus, reproduced in a bokeh affect, Sheffield, England, UK. November. Commended in the Natures Studio Category of GDT competition 2014

Pink stink bug (Tessaratomidae). Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Hydromedusa / Trachymedusa (Crossota sp) from approx 2700m, mid Atlantic ridge, June 2010

Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) with calluses covered in parasitic crustaceans named cyamids or whale lice (Cyamus ovalis)

Long-spinnered bark spider {Hersiliidae sp} camouflaged on tree bark, tropical rainforest, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Zebra / Urchin Crab {Zebrida adamsii} pair parasitic on Sea urchin {Toxopneustes pileolus} Wakayama, Japan

Imperial moth (Eacles sp) camouflaged in leaf litter, Mindo Cloud forest. Ecuador

Desert Praying mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Assam silkmoth (Antheraea assamensis) male, close up showing feather-like antennae that enable the male to locate a female, originating from India, Burma and Sundaland. Captive

Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp)
Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp.) at sunset. Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Detail of sponge (Chalinula nematifera) Maldives, Indian Ocean

Ivory Ornamental Tarantulas (Poecilotheria subfusca) from Sri Lanka

Costa Rican Redleg Tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas), captive from South America

RF- Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) peering from hole in massive Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Long-jawed longhorn beetle (Trachyderes mandibularis) close up head portrait, Dinero, Lake Corpus Christi, South Texas, USA

Brinicles (brine icicles or ice stalactites) forming under the ice, growing towards the sea floor, Ross Sea, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Common buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) feeding on Ironweed (Vernonia altissima) flower, North Guilford, Connecticut, USA, August

Leaf cutter ant (Atta sp) female worker carrying leaf to nest, with a smaller minor ant riding. The minors job is to protect her sister from parasitic flies. Costa Rica, December

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"Invertebrates: A Fascinating World of Diversity and Adaptation" From the intricate honeycombs built by diligent honey bees to the captivating sight of a lobster's inner workings revealed through an X-ray, invertebrates never cease to amaze us. The Red Admiral butterfly gracefully displays its vibrant wings, showcasing nature's artistic brilliance. Meanwhile, under the lens of a scanning electron microscope, calcareous phytoplankton reveal their delicate beauty as they float effortlessly in the vast ocean. In Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, a male Leach's sea star steals the spotlight as it engages in broadcast spawning - an awe-inspiring phenomenon where streams of sperm are released from its arms into the water. This mesmerizing moment captured by a talented wildlife photographer earned them recognition as the winner in the Underwater category at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022. Venturing into Croatian waters along Korcula Island in the Adriatic Sea reveals another enchanting creature - a Nudibranch known as Janolus cristatus. Its vibrant colors and graceful movements make it a true gem beneath the waves. A sea green swallowtail butterfly flutters elegantly across meadows and gardens while fruit flies unveil their intricate structures when observed under high-resolution SEM imaging techniques. Delving deep into Earth's history brings us face-to-face with ancient wonders like trilobite fossils that offer glimpses into prehistoric times. These extinct arthropods remind us of our planet's rich evolutionary past. Witnessing an ocellate octopus swimming up from the depths is like witnessing magic unfold before our eyes. Its ethereal appearance leaves us captivated by nature's ability to create such extraordinary creatures. Lastly, we encounter a painted lady butterfly whose delicate patterns adorn fields with splashes of color and gracefulness. And even within microscopic realms lies astonishing complexity; for instance, observing dog tapeworm heads through SEM reveals the intricate structures that allow these parasites to thrive.