Protista Collection (page 4)

Illustration shows sea pens. Pennatulida. - Federkorallen, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows algae. Fucoideae. - Brauntange, 1 print : lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm, 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Illustration shows jellyfishes. Discomedusae. - Scheibenquallen, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows jellyfishes. Narcomedusae. - Spangenquallen, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows microorganisms. Flagellata. - Geiklinge, 1 print : lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Illustration shows microorganisms. Peridinea. - Geikelhutchen, 1 print : lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Illustration shows marine invertebrates. Tubulariae. - Rohrenpolnpen, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher

Illustration shows microorganisms. Talamophora. - Kammerlinge, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows marine invertebrates related to starfish. Ophiodea. - Schlangensterne, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration shows calcareous sponges. Calcispongiae. - Kalkschwamme, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher

Illustration shows algae. Diatomea. - Schachtellinge, 1 print : lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Illustration shows microorganisms. Ciliata. - Wimperlinge, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows microorganisms. Phaeodaria. - Rohrstrahlinge, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration showing a variety of mollusks. Acephala. - Muscheln, 1 print : lithograph. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Illustration showing four different types of jellyfish. Discomedusae. - Schweibenquallen, 1 print : lithograph, color. 1904

Illustration showing a variety of jellyfish. Discomedusae. - Schweibenquallen, 1 print : lithograph, color; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration shows starfish and details of starfish anatomy. Ophiodea. - Schlangensterne, 1 print : lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Prof. Haeckel, 1 negative : glass; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor, and artist who discovered

Illustration showing a variety of chaetopoda or spined marine worms. Chaetopoda. - Borstenwurmer, 1 print : lithograph, color; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration showing a variety of sea squirts. Ascidiae. - Seescheiden, 1 print : lithograph, color; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration showing a variety of copopod crustaceans. Copepoda. - Ruderkrebse, 1 print : lithograph, color; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration showing six views of jellyfish. Discomedusae. - Scheibenquallen, 1 print : lithograph, color; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Rockweed, Fucus gardneri, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Western sandpiper, Calidris mauri, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Green seaweed

Three dried oyster mushrooms

Large field mushroom and a small button mushroom, view from below

Scattered button and chestnut mushrooms, close up

Four inverted mushroom caps, close up

Suillus lutens, Slippery Jack mushroom emerging from twigs, low angle view

Spirogyra algae, light micrograph C016 / 9592
Spirogyra algae. Polarised light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. algae. This filamentous green algae is named for the spiral arrangement of its chloroplasts (green)

Spirogyra algae, light micrograph C016 / 9594
Spirogyra algae. Rheinberg illuminated light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. algae. This filamentous green algae is named for the spiral arrangement of its chloroplasts (green)

Desmids and spirogyra, light micrograph C016 / 9595
Desmids and spirogyra. Polarised light micrograph of two Micrasterias rotata desmids (round) and a single filament of Spirogyra sp. green alga (lower right)

Spirogyra algae, light micrograph C016 / 9593
Spirogyra algae. Polarised light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. algae. This filamentous green algae is named for the spiral arrangement of its chloroplasts (green)

Fossil foraminifera necklace C016 / 5995
Fossil foraminifera (Alveolina sp.) necklace from Sindh, India. The fossils are from Eocene limestone. Necklace from John Whittakers cabinet. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fungus (Lycoperdon coliforme) C016 / 5988
Fungus (Lycoperdon coliforme). Plate 1 from Drawings of Submerged Algae (1800) by Mary Dawson Turner. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Dried seaweed specimens C016 / 5977
Dried seaweed (Chorda filum) specimens. Herbarium sheet from the collection held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Coccolithophore alga, SEM C019 / 0233
Coccolithphore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of a coccolithophore unicellular marine alga. It is surrounded by a skeleton (coccosphere) of calcium carbonate plates (coccoliths)

Coccolithophore alga, SEM C019 / 0234
Coccolithphore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of a coccolithophore unicellular marine alga. It is surrounded by a skeleton (coccosphere) of calcium carbonate plates (coccoliths)

Coccolithophore alga, SEM C019 / 0224
Coccolithphore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a coccolithophore unicellular marine alga. It is surrounded by a skeleton (coccosphere) of calcium carbonate plates (coccoliths)

Seaweed (Desmarestia ligulata) C016 / 6014
seaweed (Desmarestia ligulata). Page 55 from Algae Danmonienses: or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire by Mary Wyatt; carefully named according to Dr

Carrageen moss (Chondus cripus) C016 / 6062
Carrageen moss (Chondus cripus). Specimen from Algae Danmonienses: or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire by Mary Wyatt; carefully named according to Dr

Trypanosomes in blood smear, SEM C016 / 5783
Parasitic protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of trypanosome protozoa (Trypanosoma sp.) in a blood smear

Foraminiferan, SEM
Foraminiferan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foraminiferan Oolina squamosa. Foraminiferans are marine single-celled protists that construct and inhabit shells (tests)

Heron- Allen microscope slides of foraminifera
Christmas greetings spelt out in minute shells which bears the initials of the maker, Edward Heron-Allen, and the year it was made: E H A, 1909

Scyphosphaera apsteinii. SEM image of an equatorial coccolith

Model of coccolith Kamptnerius magnificus
Copy of the resin model of the coccolith Kamptnerius magnificus Deflandre, 1930 currently on display in the Earth Lab area of the Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Protista: From Pressed Seaweed Specimens to Microscopic Wonders" In this captivating journey through the diverse realm of protista, we encounter a fascinating array of organisms. The pressed seaweed specimens C016 / 6127 reveal intricate patterns and textures that hint at the hidden beauty within. Diatoms, as seen under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), showcase their mesmerizing geometric shapes and delicate structures. Dictyota dichotoma, a brown algae commonly known as mermaid's fan, unveils its elegant fronds swaying in underwater currents. Illustrations depicting hummingbirds from the Trochilidae family remind us of the interconnectedness between these avian wonders and protists. These tiny creatures rely on nectar produced by flowering plants like Fucus bulbosus, a type of kelp found along coastal regions. Another diatom specimen captured under SEM reveals its intricate details, highlighting nature's artistry at microscopic scales. Fucus radiatus, another species of kelp with branching thalli resembling miniature forests beneath the waves, showcases its resilience in harsh marine environments. Moving beyond seaweeds and birds, illustrations introduce us to liverworts from the Hepaticae family - primitive land-dwelling plants that share an ancient lineage with protists. Their unique reproductive strategies have allowed them to thrive for millions of years. However, not all protists are benign or beneficial; some can cause harm. Plasmodium sp. , a malarial parasite transmitted by mosquitoes, serves as a stark reminder of how these microorganisms can impact human health. Radiolarians belonging to Acanthophracta group astonish with their intricate skeletal structures made up of silica shells. Coelosphaeridium presents yet another marvel – calcareous alga adorned with ornate patterns reminiscent of stained glass windows. Throughout this exploration into the world of protista, diatoms emerge as prominent protagonists.