Anthozoan 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)

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

Sagartia coccinea, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Bunodes ballii, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Bunodes ballii, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Goldfuss coral fossil C016 / 5616
Goldfuss (Syringopora reticulata) coral fossil. This coral dates from the Carboniferous, around 354-327 million years old. It was found in Kendal, Westmorland, UK

Gorgonian coral
Watercolour of Gorgonian coral in the subclass Octocorallia by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Thecosmilia trichotoma, a fossil coral
Thecosmilia trichotoma (Goldfuss). Scleractinian coral. Jurassic (Bathonian); Nattheim, Germany; BMNH 55859

Kodonophyllum truncatum, fossil coral
Kodonophyllum truncatum (Linne) from the Silurian period, Dudley, West Midlands, England

Syringopora, fossil coral
Silicified colony of the tabulate coral Syringopora from the British Carboniferous. The tubular corallites are about 2 mm in diameter

Heliolites, coral
Small colony, 4 cm wide, of the tabulate coral Heliolites from the Silurian of England

Sagartia coccinea, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Phellia brodricii, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Caryophyllia clavus, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sagartia sphyrodeta, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Acropora, a scleractinian coral
Branch, 9 cm long, of the scleractinian coral Acropora from the Pleistocene of Yemen

Fungia, coral
Fungia is a free-living scleractinian coral. In this large example, almost 10 cm in diameter, from the Pleistocene of Yemen

Picture No. 11676157
Soft Coral showing fluorescent colours when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

Picture No. 11676153
Soft Coral phototographed in aquarium Date:

Club-tipped Anemone (Telmatactis sp. ) adult, feeding on Blue Starfish (Linckia laevigata), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
Club-tipped Anemone (Telmatactis sp.) adult, feeding on Blue Starfish (Linckia laevigata), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Cerianthid Tube Anemone (Cerianthus membranaceus) adult, close-up of ringlet tentacles, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Freeswimming Anemone (Boloceroides mcmurrichi) adult, swimming at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Horseman Anemone (Urticina eques) adult, with tentacles extended, on rockface in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Sea Loch Anemone (Protanthea simplex) adults, group with tentacles extended, on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Burrowing Anemone (Cerianthus lloydii) adult, with tentacles extended, on muddy silt in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica) adult, with tentacles extended, Kalabahi Bay, Alor Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Black Coral (Antipathes dichotoma) colony, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Black Coral (Antipathes dichotoma) colony, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Bulb Tentacle Sea Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) colony in habitat, Valley of the Clowns, Pura Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Plumose Anemone (Metridium senile) adult, with tentacles extended, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, September

Sea Anemone (Actinothoe sphyrodeta) adults, group with tentacles extended, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, September

Elegant Anemone (Sagartia elegans) adults, with tentacles extended, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, September

Trumpet Anemone (Aiptasia mutabilis) two adults, with extended tentacles, Brandy Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Orange Anemone (Diadumene cincta) adults, with tentacles extended amongst sponges and sea-squirts, Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, September

Snakelocks Anemone (Anemonia viridis) adults, group with tentacles extended, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May

Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) adult, with tentacles extended, in rockpool at low tide, Sennon Cove, Cornwall, England, November

Table coral C014 / 2893
Table coral. Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Fish on a reef C014 / 2892
Fish on a reef. Triggerfish (family Balistidae) swimming over Acropora sp. coral on the sandy sea bed. Photographed in the Maldives

Sun rays over a coral reef C014 / 2896
Sun rays over a coral reef. Sunlit Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

SCUBA diving C014 / 2906
SCUBA diving. Diver next to a soft coral (order Alcyonacea) on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Yellowback fusiliers on a reef C014 / 2899
Yellowback fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) swimming over Acropora sp. coral on a sunlit reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Coral reef C014 / 2894
Coral reef. Gorgonian (order Gorgonacea) coral, soft corals (order Alcyonacea) and lyretail anthia (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) fish on a reef

Fossilised coral C016 / 6310
Fossilised coral. This specimen, dating from the Devonian, is from the Eifel mountain range in Germany. The Devonian Period ranges from about 420 million years ago to about 360 million years ago

Dahlia anemone C016 / 6105
Dahlia anemone (Urticina felina)

Fossilised coral C016 / 6309
Fossilised coral. This specimen, dating from the Devonian, is from the Eifel mountain range in Germany. The Devonian Period ranges from about 420 million years ago to about 360 million years ago

Polished coral C016 / 5994
Polished coral (Isastraea oblonga). Specimen from the Jurassic period, found in upper Portlandian beds in Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Table coral C014 / 2901
Table coral. Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Coral reef, Thailand C014 / 2891
Coral reef. Fish swimming around soft corals (order Alcyonacea) and brightly coloured Christmas tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) on a boulder made of Porites sp. hard coral

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Anthozoans, a diverse group of marine animals, encompassing sea anemones and corals, have captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. This captivating Coral Gallery from 1895 showcases the stunning beauty and intricate structures of these remarkable creatures. In this mesmerizing collection, we encounter a plethora species that inhabit different corners of our planet. From the Caiman crocodilus crocodilus in South America to the Anilius scytale found in Sri Lanka's tea estates, their presence is truly global. Amongst them are Bunodes ballii and Sagartia coccinea - two enchanting sea anemones that grace us with their vibrant colors and delicate tentacles. Their ethereal beauty is further accentuated by Phellia brodricii and Caryophyllia clavus, showcasing the diversity within this fascinating group. As we delve deeper into this gallery, we stumble upon Syringopora - a fossil coral that takes us back millions of years to witness the evolution of these ancient organisms. Its intricate patterns serve as a reminder of Earth's rich history. Sagartia sphyrodeta stands out among its counterparts with its unique appearance and distinctive characteristics. This particular sea anemone leaves onlookers awestruck with its striking features. Lastly, Fungia coral adds another layer to this captivating display. Its disc-shaped structure creates a mesmerizing spectacle reminiscent of underwater gardens flourishing beneath turquoise waters. This Coral Gallery not only showcases the breathtaking beauty but also highlights the importance of preserving these fragile ecosystems. As climate change threatens their existence today more than ever before, it becomes imperative for us to protect these anthozoans' habitats so future generations can continue marveling at their splendor. Let us be inspired by this timeless collection as we strive towards conservation efforts that will ensure our oceans remain teeming with life for years to come.