Invertebrates Collection (page 23)

Sea star (Asterias rubens) on kelp, Vevang, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Detail of a Great scallop / King scallop (Pecten maximus) shell, Trondheimfjord, Norway, North Atlantic Ocean

Lisbeths brooding anemone (Epiactis lisbethae), young clinging on to their mother, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Close up look between the spines of a Slate pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus), Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Ten-lined urchin (Eucidaris metularia) nestled on a reef, close up, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Two Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with their host anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Slate pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on a reef with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) and a Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) swimming above, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Detail of octo coral polyps from Sea fan (Gorgonia sp. ), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
Detail of octo coral polyps from Sea fan (Gorgonia sp.), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Close up of three arms from a Feather star (Crinoidea), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Close up of Brain coral (Merulinidae or Mussidae) with its feeding tentacles extended, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Soft coral (Dendronepthya sp) garden, Iris Strait, Triton Bay, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) hiding in a large Carpet anemone (Stichodactyla sp)
Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) hiding in a large Carpet anemone (Stichodactyla sp.), Raja Ampat, West Papau, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in a seafan (Muricella sp)
Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in a seafan (Muricella sp.), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Honeybee - feeding on Helenium flower Apis mellifera Essex, UK IN001299 Date: 14-Aug-19

Painted Lady Butterfly - feeding on Lavender flower Venessa cardui Essex, UK IN001293 Date: 13-Aug-19

Painted Lady Butterfly - feeding on Erigeron Daisy Venessa cardui Essex, UK IN001247 Date: 02-Aug-19

Gatekeeper Butterfly - feeding on garden flowers Pyronia tithonus Essex, UK IN001224 Date: 17-Jul-19

Crab Spider - in Romneya Flower Misumena vatia Essex, UK IN001206 Date: 24-Jul-19

Crab Spider - on Hemerocallis Flower with Hoverfly Prey Misumena vatia Essex, UK IN001190 Date: 21-Jul-19

Crab Spider - on Hemerocallis Flower Misumena vatia Essex, UK IN001184 Date: 21-Jul-19

Crab Spider - in Hollyhock Flower Misumena vatia Essex, UK IN001157 Date: 11-Jul-19

Marmalade Hoverfly - on Agapanthus Flower Episyrphus balteatus Essex, UK IN001143 Date: 15-Jul-19

Thick-legged Flower Beetle - on Geranium flower Oedemera nobilis Essex, UK IN001121 Date: 23-Jun-19

Marmalade Hoverfly - on Orange Flower Episyrphus baleatus Essex, UK IN001116 Date: 23-Jun-19

Thick-legged Flower Beetle - on Erigeron Daisy Flower Oedemera nobilis Essex, UK IN001101 Date: 20-Jun-19

Hoverfly male on Gazania Flower Syrphus species Essex, UK IN001075 Date: 21-Jun-19

Leaf snail (Gittenbergeria turriplana) Algarve, Portugal

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) swimming near surface, Cornwall, UK, English Channel

Common starfish (Asterias rubens) with pink encrusting algae, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea

Aggregation of Common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) beneath Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea

Leachs spider crab (Inachus phalangium) sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Small Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp. ) attached to Bootlace weed / Mermaid
Small Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp.) attached to Bootlace weed / Mermaids hair (Chorda filum), Pendennis Head, Cornwall, UK. English Channel

A large herbivorous Seahare (Aplysia punctata) crawling around a Common eelgrass (Zostera marina) meadow, Helford River Estuary, Cornwall, UK

Grey top-shell (Gibbula cineraria) grazing on Golden kelp (Laminaria ochroleuca). Pendennis Head, Cornwall, UK, English Channel

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) feeding on a Flame shell (Limaria hians) in a kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest, Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Nudibranch (Fjordia lineata) crawling amongst the legs of a Black brittlestar (Ophiocomina nigra), Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Pair of Spot gobies (Gobiusculus flavescens) nesting in a old Common sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) shell, Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Detail of a St Johns stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis) growing on seaweed, Chesil Beach, Dorset, UK, English Channel

An Elegant starfish (Fromia elegans) on hard coral, Fiji

Mutualism between a Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) and a juvenile Imperial blackfish (Schedophilus ovalis), Tenerife, Canary Islands

Pair of mating Big blue octopuses (Octopus cyanea) where the male, on the right, is fertilising the female using its fertilising tentacle. Indian ocean, Maldives

RF - Herbivorous common sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) grazes in a kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest. Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK

RF - Portrait of Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) in its host Bubble-tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) on a coral reef. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Colourful soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) and common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) mass beneath a kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea)

The red and white surface details, including the gills, of a sunstar (Crossaster papposus). Lochcarron, Ross-shire, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. British Isles

Portrait of a Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) above the tentacles of a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on a coral reef. Daedelus Reef. Egypt. Red Sea

Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan (Muricella sp)
Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan (Muricella sp.) on a coral reef. Daram Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Split level with table corals (Acropora spp. ) growing close to an island
Split level with table corals (Acropora spp.) growing close to an island. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific 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.