Siphonophores Collection

Siphonophores, Diphyes dispar, Diphyes boryi, Difie del Bory
6338512 Siphonophores, Diphyes dispar, Diphyes boryi, Difie del Bory by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Siphonophores, Diphyes dispar, Diphyes boryi, Difie del Bory)

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)

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)

Siphonophores, Diphyes dispar, Diphyes boryi, Difie del Bory. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Portuguese Man o War (Physalia physalis) with long, dangling, purple-blue tentacles

Group of Portuguese Man O War
The Portuguese Man O War is a dangerous jellyfish which stings its prey with poisonous tentacles

Portuguese Man o War swarm over the surface of a Cambrian ocean 500 million years ago. During the Cambrian period the Earths oceans were teaming with life

Portuguese Man o War - being washed ashore on the beach in Tobago
PM-10685 Portuguese Man o War - being washed ashore on the beach Tobago Physalia physalis Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Portuguese Man o War - floating at sea off Tobago - West Indies
PM-10737 Portuguese Man o War - floating at sea off Tobago - West Indies Physalia physalis Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Portuguese Man of War (Physalia physalis) floating on ocean surface, Azores, august

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Siphonophores, such as Diphyes dispar and Diphyes boryi, are fascinating creatures that belong to the group of Portuguese Man o War. With their long, dangling purple-blue tentacles, they create a mesmerizing sight in the depths of the ocean. In Kunstformen der Natur from 1899, you can find stunning color lithographs showcasing these unique organisms. African pompano and ponyfish are also Siphonophorae that exhibit remarkable characteristics. However, it is the Portuguese Man o War that steals the show with its captivating presence. Swarming over the surface of Cambrian oceans or floating peacefully on the ocean surface in Azores during June, these creatures command attention wherever they go. The Portuguese Man o War's striking appearance often leads to encounters with humans when washed ashore on beaches like Tobago. Despite their beauty, caution must be exercised as their tentacles carry venomous stings capable of causing painful reactions. As we explore our vast oceans and marvel at its inhabitants like siphonophores and Portuguese Man o War, let us remember to appreciate their magnificence while respecting their natural habitats.