Invertebrates Collection (page 20)

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

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) female worker ants carry pieces of fern leaves to nest, reflected in water, Costa Rica, December

Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly (Battus philenor) pair mating. Sinton, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend, Texas, USA, June

Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) on coral reef with soft corals (Scleronephthya sp), gorgonian and Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Tanzanian Giant Millipede {Archispirostreptus gigas} Captive, originating from Africa

Pink abalone (Haliotis corrugata) shell detail, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, January

Malagasy green lynx spider {Peucetia madagascariensis} photographed on a white background. Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Black Jumping spider {Salticidae}. Tropical rainforest, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Male Comet / Madagascar moon moth (Argema mittrei) recently emerged drying its wings. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

Deepsea octopus (Benthoctopus johnsoniana) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) on Fleabane flowers, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) hanging on web with shadow behind, Belgium

Scaleless black dragonfish (Melanostomias biseriatus) showing lure, Atlantic ocean

Green Hydra (Hydra viridis) walking. Digital Composite showing five movement stages. UK

Thick-legged flower beetle {Oedemera nobilis} on Corn marigold {Chrysanthemum segetum}, Cornwall. UK. Winner, British Seasons category, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2011

Squat lobster (Munidopsis sp) from the mid-Atlantic ridge, deep sea Atlantic ocean

Pelagic mollusc (Oxygyrus keraudreni), captive deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde

Juvenile deep water pelagic octopus (Vitreledonella richardi) semi-translucent species, from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Larva of an Atlantic longarm octopus (Octopus defilippi) Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Deepsea planktonic stage of crab development, Trondheimsfjord, North Atlantic Ocean

Starfish (Asteroid) with sensory and locomotive hydraulic tube feet extended. Collected from coral sea mount near Dragon vent field on SW Indian Ridge, Indian Ocean

Deepsea benthic Sea cucumber (Peniagone sp) with commensal polynoid polychaete, from mid atlantic ridge, depth approx 2600m, June 2010

Deepsea benthic Sea cucumber (Peniagone porcella) from mid atlantic ridge, depth approx 2500m, June 2010

Deepsea squid from midwater catch 195-498m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Deepsea squid (Histioteuthis sp) from between 188m / 617ft and 507m / 1, 663ft depth, night
Deepsea squid (Histioteuthis sp) from between 188m/617ft and 507m/1, 663ft depth, night, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Octopod {Grimpoteuthis discoveryi} Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Shelled Pteropod / Sea butterfly {Diacria trispinosa} with egg string attached, from between 188 and 507m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Midwater pteropod molluscs / Sea butterflies (Clione limacina) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Deepsea Medusa jellyfish (Colobonema sp), Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Deepsea octopus (Benthoctopus johnsoniana) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Heteropod mollusc (Atlanta peroni) from between 195-498m / 640-1634ft, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Sea butterfly {Clio recurva} (a thecosomate pteropod), Atlantic ocean

Deepsea Anthomedusa (Pandea rubra) Gulf of Maine, Atlantic

Birch Sawfly (Cimbex femoratus) feeding on a leaf. August, UK

Blue-tailed damselfly {Ischnura elegans} eyes just visible behind reed stem, Cornwall, UK. June

Pacific Sea nettle jellyfish (Chrysaora fuscescens), captive, Vancouver, Canada

Giant grasshopper, close up

Orange Hermit Crab (Ellassochirus gilli) Saint Lazerius Island near Sitka, S. E. Alaska, USA

Cuban tree snail ( Polymita sulphurosa) collected near Moa, Cuba, Endangered

Varieties of microscopic Marine organisms, 1900 (litho)
3501931 Varieties of microscopic Marine organisms, 1900 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

A pair of Flamingo tongue cowries (Cyphoma gibbosum) on a common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) which they predate upon, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Pacific giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) larvae close up, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp)
Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp.), Ambon Bay, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea

Deep red Feather star shrimp (Hippolyte prideauxiana) crawling secretly amongst the arms of a Feather star (Antedon bifida), Loch Duich, Highands, Scotland, UK

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp

Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) young hides amongst the branches of a black coral bush (Antipathes sp) Sangeang Island, Sumbawa, Indonesia, Flores Sea

Pair of Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) mating in a coral reef, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Having succeeded in gaining the female's acceptance

Spawning Leaf corals (Pavona decussata). Spawning is synchronized over a large area with many coral colonies, Kyushu, Japan, Pacific Ocean. July

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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.