Invertebrates Collection (page 22)

School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp)
School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp.) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt

Hairy yellow hermit crab (Aniculus maximus) in its home of a Triton trumpet shell (Charonia tritonis), Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) ventral view, detail of tentacles and suckers, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Spotted sea hare (Aplysia dactylomela), a tropical Atlantic species considered alien in the Mediterranean Sea, likely self-established due to increasing temperatures, portrait

Long-snouted seahorse / Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) camouflaged on a White seafan (Eunicella singularis), Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Gold coral (Savalia Savaglia) colonising Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata), Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Shoal of Mediterranean Fairy basslet (Anthias anthias) swimming between Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) that have colonised the crossbars of a sunken electricity pylon that fell into the sea

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) moving over rocks, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Jellyfish (Thysanostoma sp. ) juvenile, drifting near the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
Jellyfish (Thysanostoma sp.) juvenile, drifting near the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp. ) on a reef
RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp.) on a reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Male Blackhead blenny (Emblemariopsis bahamensis) peering out from a hole in a Brain coral (Scleractinia), Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp)
RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Dense growth of Bootlace seaweed (Chorda filum) in shallow water, with a Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp). clinging on between strands, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, UK, English Channel. July

Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp)
Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp.) in morning sunshine, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming in front of Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma) and soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and (Scleronephthya sp)

Reeftop pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) swimming over hard coral (Diploastrea heliopora), Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

School of Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) congregating around a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp. ) at night on a coral reef in blue light
Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp.) at night on a coral reef in blue light, with the lights from a resort jetty behind, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Striped cardinalfish (Apogon angustatus) sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) sheltering beneath tentacles of its host, Crimson anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi). Browning Pass, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean. July

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula), endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) and Sea urchin (Diadema sp)
Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula), endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) and Sea urchin (Diadema sp.) on reef, Lanai, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

An endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) carrying a juvenile Anemone (Triactis producta) in its claws as a defense mechanism

Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) mantle detail, Red Sea, Egypt

Blade fire coral (Millepora complanata) colonies breaking wave, protection against hurricanes. Guanaja Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Juvenile Damselfish (Stegastes) hiding amongst Blade fire coral (Millepora complanata). Roatan Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Diver inspecting Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) and Finger coral (Porites porites) colonies. Roatan Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sitting disoriented on top of Common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) after being driven out of hiding by fisherman

Great scallop (Pecten maximus) eyes, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis), green form, close up, Bressay, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Dead-mans finger (Alcyonium digitatum), close up of feeding polyps, Levenwick, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) with Snail fur (Hydractinia echinata) growing on its shell, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

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Indonesia, Adonara Island. Close-up of invertebrates are commensal with urchins. Date: 19/05/2006

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp)
An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp.) on a reef wall, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Close up of the tube feet of a Purple velvet seastar (Leiaster leachi), extending from the protective crevice in one of its arms, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp)
Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp.), Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Suensons brittle star (Ophiothrix suensonii) on Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera), St. Vincent, Caribbean

Yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) living in association with Giant Caribbean sea anemone (Condylactis gigantea), Dominica, Caribbean

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746699 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

The Nervous system of various animals 1898 (colour litho)
1065621 The Nervous system of various animals 1898 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1834-1919); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746700 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

Varieties of Pediastrum from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746696 Varieties of Pediastrum from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pediastrum is a genus of algae)

Bobtail squid (Heteroteuthis hawaiiensis) on the seabed, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

RF - Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) composite image showing variation of colour and shape, on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Honeycomb / Cushion starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) composite image on black background showing colour variations Malapascua Island, Philippines, Indo-Pacific species

The Blue-spotted sea urchin (Astropyga radiata) is rarely seen in Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

Freshwater green hydra (Hydra viridissima) moving over a petri dish. Green colour comes from the symbiotic relationship with green alga Chlorella vulgaris

Ladybug on a yellow blossom
Close-up of a ladybug crawling on a petal of a yellow blossom; Oregon, United States of America

Scuba diver with Helmet jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla), a luminescent, red, jellyfish of the deep sea, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

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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.