Anthozoa Collection

Caiman crocodilus crocodilus and Anilius scytale
Spectacled caiman and South American false coral snake. Plate 69 from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium of de Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten (1705) by A. Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717)

Doryaspis swim amongst a bed of Anthozoa
8-inch-long jawless fish of the genus Doryaspis swim amongst a bed of Anthozoa of the order Actiniaria (AKA sea anemones) 410 million years ago in what is today the Svalbard archipelago in Norway

Red sea fan (Melithaea sp.) is surrounded by Glassfish ( Apogon sp.) on a coral reef. Daram Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

A shiver of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

RF- Western clownfish (Amphiprion oceallaris) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Coral Gallery c. 1895
Photograph of coral display cases by Anthony Gepp. The Coral Gallery opened in 1881 in the West Wing of the Waterhouse Building. Date: 1881

Tea estate, Sri Lanka
Australian coral tree in a tea estate in Agrapatana, Sri Lanka. Photographed by Harry Taylor

USA, Oregon, Nepture SP. An orange starfish is surrounded by green sea anemone in a tide pool at Neptune State Park, near Oregons Cape Perpetua

Orange cup coral, Tubastrea faulkneri, open polyps at night, West Escarceo, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
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Gorgonian sea fans (Acalycigorgia sp) on coral reef at Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Diver approaches a large colony of Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) growing in shallow water on a coral reef. Wreck of the Glamis, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

Hard coral (Porites lutea) with Christmas-tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus), New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Corkscrew or Long tentacle anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) and Sea anemones (Actiniaria) on rock near iceberg. Tasiilaq, East Greenland. April

Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) in coral reef, West Papua, New Guinea

Coral (Euphyllia ancora) polyps brown and green. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Gorgonian / Sea whip coral (Ellisella ceratophyta) with Ring tailed cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) swimming in front, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp). Egypt, Red Sea

Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers
Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

RF - Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) growing on sea bed. West Papua, Indonesia
RF - Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) growing on sea bed. West Papua, Indonesia

Three spot damselfish (Dascyllus trimaculatus) with Sea anemone home, Yap, Micronesia

Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with eggs in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Yap, Micronesia

Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp. ), Triton Bay, near Kaimana, West Papua
Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp.), Triton Bay, near Kaimana, West Papua, Indonesia

Shallow coral reef flat with corals (Pocillopora damicornis, Acropora humilis and Pocillopora verrucosa) in evening light. Gordon Reef, Strait of Tiran, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Oman anemonefish / clownfish (Amphiprion omanensis) in a a Bulb-tentacle sea anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor), coast of Dhofar and Hallaniyat islands, Oman. Arabian Sea

Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in their home, a Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), on a coral reef. Big Brother island, Red Sea. Egypt

Three False clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Lighthouse Reef, Cabilao Island, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

Colourful multi-textured coral cluster

Wave breaking over the reef, Table coral (Acropora) Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea

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Harlequin Crab - inside Tube Anemone, Cerianthus sp - Batu Niti Slope dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Harlequin Crab - inside Tube Anemone

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Graceful Anemone Shrimp on Fire Anemone (Phyllodiscus sp) - Tanjung Usi 1 dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) growing on a stalk of Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on the seabed, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef
Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp. Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree (Rhizophora sp.). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Crinoid or feather star (Antedon mediterranea) on Violescent sea whip or Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, Amalfi Coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Sea anemone (Calliactis parasitica) usually associated with hermit crabs, here on a Mediterranean bonnet shell (Semicassis granulata), Ponza island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Orange and white soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) thriving beneath kelp (Laminaria hyperborea). St Abbs, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. North Sea

RF - Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and Sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

A reef scene with an orange elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) and red sea whip (Ellisella sp) with schooling silversides fish above. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals ( including Goniopora sp.; Heliopora sp; Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree: (Rhizophora mangle)

RF - Open brain coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi) lives in symbiosis with zooxanthellae which are responsible for nutrition and the vibrant colours. Lembeh Strait, North Sulaweisi, Indonesia

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) preying on Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus). Also seen are Green Surf Anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

A Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) surrounded by Lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis), Kosrae, Micronesia

A vibrant Caribbean coral reef with two Reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) and Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

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Anthozoa, the vibrant and diverse world of coral reefs. Nestled within the heart of Hardy Reef, part of the Outer Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, lies a mesmerizing sight - the enchanting Heart Reef. This natural wonder captivates all who lay eyes upon it. As we explore this underwater paradise, we encounter an array of fascinating creatures. The Caiman crocodilus crocodilus gracefully glides through the crystal-clear waters alongside the elusive Anilius scytale snake. Their presence adds an element of intrigue to this already captivating ecosystem. Intriguing partnerships are formed beneath the waves as well. RF-Western clownfish seek refuge among Magnificent sea anemones like Heteractis magnifica, showcasing their symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from each other's presence. Doryaspis swim effortlessly amidst a bed of Anthozoa, creating a breathtaking spectacle that transports us back in time to witness nature's ancient beauty unfold before our very eyes. Across continents and oceans, Anthozoa continues to amaze us with its diversity. In Nepture SP off Oregon's coast in the USA, an orange starfish finds solace surrounded by green sea anemone – a harmonious blend of colors against a backdrop of endless blue. Traveling further east to Sri Lanka's tea estates reveals unexpected surprises as Coral Gallery c. 1895 showcases delicate corals preserved for generations to come – reminders of nature's artistic prowess beyond just land and sea. Venturing into West Escarceo in Puerto Galera, Mindoro in the Philippines unveils Tubastrea faulkneri or Orange cup coral revealing its open polyps at nightfall – a radiant display that illuminates these depths with ethereal beauty. Indonesia beckons us next as Gorgonian sea fans (Acalycigorgia sp) sway gently on Raja Ampat's coral reef, painting a picture of tranquility and grace.