Animal Markings Collection (page 7)

Pair of Chromodoris annae nudibranch on coral
Pair of Chromodoris annae nudibranch with brilliant blue and yellow skirt, crawling over green and pink coral, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

Detail of the polyps of a reef-building coral growing in Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A small bobtail squid crawls out of the sand
A small bobtail squid (Euprymna berryi) crawls out of the sand in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Detail of the eye of a reticulated pufferfish (Arothron reticularis) in Indonesia

A wonderpus octopus in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) is found in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Nudibranch feeding on a sponge, Papua New Guinea

Abstract of a mushroom coral growing on a reef in Indonesia
Abstract of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Close-up of a Banded Butterflyfish
A Banded Butterflyfish (Chaetodon striatus) swims by sea ferns and coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Leopard chromodoris nudibranch
Leopard chromodoris (Chromodoris leopardus), head on view taken in Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A West Indian Manatee in the shallow freshwater of Fannie Springs, Florida
A West Indian Manatee surfacing in the shallow clear freshwaters of Fanning Springs, a state park in northeast Florida

A pair of Harlequin shrimp with one feeding off a starfish, Bali
A pair of Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), with one feeding off a starfish, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

The colorful Chromodoris kuniei on a West Papuan reef

A brightly colored nudibranch feeds on algae, Fiji

Lettuce Sea Slug, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Elysia crispata, common name the lettuce sea slug, is a large and colorful species of sea slug, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Smooth Trunkfish, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Harlequin shrimp sitting atop a starfish, Bali
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), sitting atop a starfish, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Close-up view of a lionfish. Gorontalo, Indonesia
Close-up view of a lionfish (Pterois volitans), Gorontalo, Indonesia

Chromodoris hintuanensis sea slug nudibranch, Bali, Indonesia

Chromodoris dianae sea slug nudibranch, Mataking, Sabah, Malaysia

Detail of a mushroom coral growing on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A wonderpus octopus in Indonesia
A wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) in Indonesia

Dwarf hawkfish, Fiji

False Ocellaris Clownfish in its host anemone, Papua New Guinea

Bright yellow and red pectoral fin of a dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Burrfish in Atlantic Ocean

Harlequin shrimp feeding on the arm of an orange starfish, Bali, Indonesia
Pair of blue and white harlequin shrimp feeding on the arm of an orange starfish, Bali, Indonesia

Valentinnis sharpnose puffer face to face in territorial behavior, Bali
Valentinnis sharpnose puffer, also known as black-saddled toby (Canthigaster valentini), face to face in territorial behavior, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Commensal shrimp on a sea star, La Paz, Mexico

A pair of colorful nudibranch crawling across black sand in Indonesia
A pair of colorful nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni) crawling across a seafloor of black sand in Indonesia

Flying Gurnard on sand in Carribean Sea

A white colored nudibranch with black feathers and markings, Papua New Guinea
A white colored nudibranch with black feathers and markings (Jorunna funebris) crawls slowly across the colorful reef in the warm ocean waters of Papua New Guinea

Fin of a scorpionfish, Indonesia

A bright orange and white Phyllidia varicosa nudibranch, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Nudibranch on coral, Papua New Guinea
Nudibranch (Phyllidia ocellata) on coral, volcano crater, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Harlequin shrimp eating the arm of a starfish, Bali, Indonesia
Blue and white harlequin shrimp eating the arm of a starfish, Bali, Indonesia

Black and White Sea Krait, Indonesia
Black and white banded Sea Krait, Indonesia

Smooth Trunkfish playing hide and seek, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Two Sharknose Gobies clean a Red Hind, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Flabellina exoptata nudibranch, Sabah, Malaysia
Flabellina exoptata sea slug nudibranch, Sabah, Malaysia

A colorful nudibranch near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia
A colorful nudibranch (Halgerda batangas) crawls on a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Detail on the body of a Polycarpa tunicate
Detail on the body of a tunicate (Polycarpa sp.) in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Detail of a beautiful mushroom coral on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a beautiful mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Pencil drawing of Wuerhosaurus homheni standing on its hind legs. Wuerhosaurus homheni was one of the latest stegosaurs that lived during the Early Cretaceous in what is now China

Pencil drawing of Hesperosaurus mjosi. Hesperosaurus mjosi was a very close relative of the famous Stegosaurus dinosaur that lived in North America during the Late Jurassic

Gargoyleosaurus dinosaur on white background. Gargoyleosaurus was an ankylosaur that lived in the Jurassic Age of Wyoming, North America

Uberabatitan sauropod dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period
Uberabatitan was a herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous Period of Brazil

Saichania, a Mongolian ankylosaurid from the Cretaceous Period
Saichania, a Mongolian ankylosaurid from the Late Cretaceous Period

Pencil drawing of Huayangosaurus taibaii. Huayangosaurus taibaii was the most primitive stegosaur dinosaur known to date. It lived during the Middle Jurassic in whatas now China

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Animal markings are nature's way of painting the world with vibrant hues and intricate patterns. From the delicate Red Admiral butterfly gracefully perched on a plant, basking in the warm sun, to its mesmerizing open wings displaying a tapestry of colors. Meanwhile, the Common carp showcases its unique anatomy, each scale telling a story of resilience and adaptability. In contrast, two Dutch rabbits stand side by side, one black and white, their contrasting fur creating a striking visual harmony. As we venture into Abbotsbury beach in Dorset, UK during March, an adult Adder slithers across pebbles while basking under the gentle rays of sunlight. Beneath crystal-clear waters lies another marvel - the Blue Spotted Stingray gliding effortlessly through coral reefs. Its distinct spots resembling constellations against an azure backdrop leave us awestruck. On that same reef resides the Striped Burrfish; its patterned skin acting as camouflage among vibrant corals. Venturing further into Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain reveals an enigmatic creature known as Fossa. With sleek fur and piercing eyes, it embodies both elegance and mystery within this volcanic landscape. Nature's artistry extends even to tiny creatures like Marbled White butterflies fluttering amidst German meadows - their marbled wings blending seamlessly with wildflowers. And who could forget about the Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue? Crawling over sponges off Little Tobago Island in Trinidad and Tobago; this small yet intricately marked sea snail leaves behind trails akin to fingerprints on glass. Animal markings serve as reminders that beauty can be found everywhere if we take time to appreciate it. They tell stories of survival strategies developed over centuries or simply exist for sheer aesthetic pleasure – leaving us captivated by their splendor at every turn.