Echinus Collection

George Stubbs (1724-1806). Whistlejacket (c. 1762)
George Stubbs (1724-1806). English painter. Whistlejacket (c. 1762). Oil on Canvas. National Gallery. London. England. UK

Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving)
XJF314357 Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving) by Waring, John Burley (1823-1875) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Different types of colorful sea urchins and their spines.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), 1849

Mouth of Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

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

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

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

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

Purple sail, Velella velella
Sea raft, by-the-wind sailor, purple sail, little sail, Velella velella. 1, 2. Velella larga, Velella bislunga. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

European edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus
European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin, Echinus esculentus Echino commestibile. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Long-spine slate pen sea urchin, Cidaris cidaris (Echinus cidaris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Sea urchins including edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus, artichoke urchin, Echinus atratus, Breynia australasiae, etc

Varieties of sea urchins and spines
Sea urchins with various coloured spines. Sea urchins with red, brown and green spines, edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus 1, Metalia spatagus with brown spines 6

Varieties of sea urchins
Green sea urchin, Psammechinus miliaris 1, 4, Echinometra digitata prima 2, long-spined urchin, Diadema setosum 3, and other varieties. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G.W

Polar bear and sea urchins
Polar bear, Ursus maritimus 1, vulnerable, edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus 2 and red pencil urchin, Heterocentrotus mammillatus 3. Ours blanc, Oursins

Italy. Paestum. Ruins. Campania. Southern Italy

Italy. Paestum. Temple of Neptune
Greek art. Magna Grecia. Italy. Paestum. Temple of Neptune, actually dedicated to the goddess Hera. Built around 450-460 BC. Doric style. Front

Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the cella of the temple
Greek art. Aphaia Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the inner room (cella) of the temple. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Doric column. Greec
Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Built around the year 160. Doric column. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Greece

Ionic column
Greek Art. Ionic column. Olympia. Greece

Greek Art. Parthenon (447-438 BC). Entablature. Acropolis. A
Greek Art. Parthenon. Was built between 447-438 BC. in Doric style under leadership of Pericles. The building was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates

Edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Picture No. 10761543
Argan Trees - and the succulent Euphorbia echinus, both very common plants of the Anti-Atlas mountains in southwest Morocco - Argan Trees prized for its nuts which produce oil rich in unsaturated

Picture No. 10896139
Sea Urchin (Echinus sp) Date:

Echinus esculentus, Common Sea Urchin

Various specimens
Specimen jars containing various sea and land creatures

Greek Art. Parthenon. Was built between 447-438 BC in Doric style under leadership of Pericles. The building was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates

Echinus, or Sea Urchin
Six examples of the Echinus (of the class Echinoidea), or Sea Urchin. 1808

Sea urchin spine, light micrograph
Sea urchin spine. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a spine from an Echinus sea urchin. Sea urchin spines consist of supporting calcareous radial plates

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"Echinus: A Kaleidoscope of Nature's Wonders" Step into the world of Echinus, where art and nature intertwine to create a mesmerizing spectacle. George Stubbs, a renowned artist from the 18th century, captures our attention with his masterpiece "Whistlejacket, " an exquisite portrayal of strength and grace in motion. As we delve deeper into the realm of Echinus, we encounter architectural marvels engraved by Charles Lawrie. The Orders of Architecture stand tall, showcasing their timeless beauty and intricate details that have inspired generations. But it is not just man-made creations that captivate us; it is also the vibrant sea urchins with their colorful spines. These fascinating creatures come in various types, each boasting its unique charm. From the mouth of the Common Sea Urchin in Guillaumesse to an aggregation beneath Cuvie kelp, they remind us of nature's diversity. Echinus becomes even more enchanting as we witness unexpected partnerships unfold before our eyes. Spot gobies find solace nesting within old Common Sea Urchins while herbivorous sea urchins graze peacefully amidst lush kelp forests. The underwater world surrounding Echinus reveals breathtaking sights beyond imagination. Colourful soft corals like Dead Man's Fingers sway gently alongside majestic Purple Sails known as Velella velella. European edible sea urchins tempt our taste buds while Long-spine Slate Pen Sea Urchins leave us awe-struck with their delicate intricacy. In this captivating journey through Echinus, we learn that there is so much more than meets the eye when exploring these incredible creatures called sea urchins, and are not merely inhabitants but guardians of a fragile ecosystem beneath the waves – reminding us to cherish and protect our oceans for generations to come.