Anthozoan Collection (page 6)

Brittlestars on soft coral
Brittlestars (Ophiothrix sp. spiny) and acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. red) on soft coral. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sea fan on a reef
Sea fan (order Gorgonacea) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Redtail butterflyfish and coral. Redtail butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) swimming over blue coral (Heliopora coerulea) on a reef. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Organ pipe coral on a beach
Organ pipe coral (Tubipora musica) on a sandy beach. The large amount of organ pipe coral present on this beach has given it a pink appearance. Photographed in Indonesia

Brittlestars on sea pen
Brittlestar (Ophiothela sp. spiny) on a purple sea pen (Virgularia gustaviana). Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Peach anthias and staghorn coral. Male and female peach anthias (Pseudanthias dispar) sheltering amongst staghorn coral (acropora sp.) on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Red cheeked anthias and coral. Male and female red cheeked anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii) sheltering amongst sun coral (Tubastrea sp.) polyps on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Tube anemone. Cerianthus filiformis tube anemone amongst corals on a reef. Tube, or cylinder, anemones are anthozoans that look very similar to sea anemones, but belong to a different subclass

Organ pipe coral (Tubipora musica). Photographed in Indonesia

Brittlestar on soft coral
Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. yellow) on leather coral. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) on gorgonian coral. Photographed off Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Hydroid crab on a seasquirt (blue). The hydroid crab (Hyastenus bispinosus) has decorated its body with hydroid (Hydrozoa) polyps

Leather coral polyps. Close-up of the tentacled polyps of a leather coral (Sarcophyton sp.) colony. Photographed in Indonesia

Pink anemonefish sheltering. Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) sheltering in its host anemone. This anemone has become bleached through stress caused by changes to its environment

Bubble tip anemone. Close-up of the fluorescent tentacles of a bubble tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). The tentacles are usually a dull brown

Starfish and sea squirts on a reef. Fromia nodosa starfish with sea squirts, soft corals and sponges on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Starfish in a mangrove swamp. Red starfish (class Asteroidea) and corals amongst mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) trees in a swamp on the edge of a coral reef

Burrowing sand anemone (Edwardsia sp.) on the sea-bed. Photographed off Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Anemone shrimp. Ancylomenes sarasvati anemone shrimp in a bleached sea anemone (order Actiniaria). Photographed off Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Corals in a mangrove swamp. Soft corals growing amongst mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) trees in a swamp on the edge of a coral reef. Photographed off Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Palm coral polyps. Close-up of the tentacled polyps of palm, or tree, coral (Clavularia sp.) colony. Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Stony coral (order Scleractinia). Close-up of the surface of a stony coral colony. Photographed in Indonesia

Anemone shrimp on bubble coral. Photographed off Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bleached Montipora undata coral on a reef. Coral bleaching results when the symbiotic zooxanthellae (single-celled algae) are released from the original host coral organism due to stress

Blotcheye soldierfish on a reef
Blotcheye soldierfish (Myripristis berndti) swimming over a barrel sponge (centre) and featherstars (crinoids, stripy) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sponge and featherstars on a reef
Sponge (phylum porifera, blue) and featherstars (crinoids, feathery) on a reef. Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Soft corals on the seabed
Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) on the sandy seabed. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Blotcheye soldierfish and soft coral
Blotcheye soldierfish (Myripristis berndti) with soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Soft coral on the seabed

Anemones with anemonefish. Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) swimming over Magnificent anemones (Heteractis magnifica). Photographed off Rincah Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sponge on coral. Sponge (red) attached to black coral (order Antipatharia, white). Photographed oof Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Blue seastar (Linckia laevigata) leaning against a sea fan (gorgonian coral) on a reef. Photographed in the Philippines

Orange-banded coralfish feeding
Orange-banded coralfish (Coradion chrysozonus) feeding on gorgonian coral polyps. Photographed in Misool, Raja Empat, West Papua, Indonesia

Black-tail dascyllus (Dascyllus melanurus) amongst blue coral (Heliopora coerulea). Photographed in Misool, Raja Empat, West Papua, Indonesia

Racoon butterflyfish on a reef
Racoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) on a reef. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Eastern triangle butterflyfish feeding
Eastern triangle butterflyfish (Chaetodon baronessa) feeding on coral polyps. Photographed in Misool, Raja Empat, West Papua, Indonesia

Porcelain crabs on a sea pen
Porcelain crabs (Porcellanella triloba) on a sea pen (Virgularia sp.). Sea pena are colonial organisms related to sea feathers. Photographed off Rinca Island, Indonesia

Sweeper fish. Shoal of sweeper fish (family Pempheridae) amongst corals on a reef. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Two-spot snappers and coral. School of two-spot snappers (Lutjanus biguttatus) over vast beds of staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis). Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Brittlestars on gorgonian coral
Brittlestars (Ophiothrix sp. yellow) on gorgonian coral (red). Photographed at Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Hydroid crab on a sea pen (Pteroides sp.). The hydroid crab (Porcellanella triloba) has decorated its body with hydroid (Hydrozoa) polyps. Sea pens are colonial organisms related to sea feathers

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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.