Branching Collection (page 3)

Heart-lungs circulatory system, artwork
Heart-lungs circulatory system, computer artwork. The heart (centre) is a hollow muscle that pumps blood around the body. The two branches of the pulmonary artery (red)

Heart-lung circulatory system, artwork
Heart-lung circulatory system, computer artwork. The heart (centre) is a hollow muscle that pumps blood around the body. The two branches of the pulmonary artery (red)

Lung blood vessel, artwork
Lung blood vessels, computer artwork. Shown are the lung blood vessels in side view. The branches of the pulmonary artery (red) which carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs

Heart-lungs circulatory system, computer artwork. The heart (centre) is a hollow muscle that pumps blood around the body. The two branches of the pulmonary artery (red)

Sea pen C014 / 2923
Sea pen. Close-up of the branching tentacles of a Vurgilaria sp. sea pen. Sea pens are colonial soft coral organisms related to sea feathers

Sea pen and triplefin blenny. Close-up of the branching tentacles of a Virgularia sp. sea pen with a triplefin blenny (family Tripterygiidae) fish resting on it

Sea fan coral C013 / 9774
Sea fan coral. Close-up of a collected sea fan coral specimen. Sea fans are colonies of tiny coral organisms (polyps) that build hard structures around themselves for protection and support

Chasmatopora bryozoan fossil C013 / 6614
Bryozoan fossil. Chasmatopora furcata eichwald bryozoan fossil specimen from 470-458 million years old, during the Middle Ordovician period. It was found in Kuckersits, Estonia

Dendritic copper specimen C013 / 6525
Dendritic copper specimen. Native copper is pure copper as found in nature. Copper is one of the few metallic elements to occur in unmixed form as a natural mineral

Synthetic sponge, SEM
Synthetic sponge. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the branching structure of a synthetic sponge. This structure is based on that of natural sponges

Natural sponge, SEM
Natural sponge. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the branching structure of the body of a natural sponge (phylum porifera)

Penicillium fungal spores, SEM
Penicillium fungal spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fruiting bodies of the fungus Penicillium roqueforti

Chasmatopora furcata eichwald, bryozoan
This bryozoa specimen is 470-458 million years old, dating from the Middle Ordovician period, Kuckersits, Estonia

Gougonia flabellum, pink sea fan
Coral skeleton of a pink sea fan from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Dictyonema flabelliforme, gaptolite
Shown here is an Ordovician dendroid graptolite, specimen originates from North Wales. Graptolites are the fossil remains of small colonial marine animals

Dendritic gold growth
Gold (Au) is an elemental metal. Dendritic or branching gold growth on a specimen from Hopes Nose, Devon, England, length 5cm

Meliceritites semiclausa, bryozoan
Branching colony of a fossil cyclostome bryozoan. Specimen originates from the Lower Cretaceous Faringdon Sponge Gravel, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Copper is an elemental metal. Seen here is a dendritic or branching native copper specimen from the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rough and polished coral specimens
Rough and polished pink and white coral specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

Fire coral (Millepora sp.). This organism is not a true coral, but instead a colonial hydrozoan that is closely related to jellyfish

Broadclub cuttlefish about to lay eggs
Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) female preparing to lay eggs in fire coral (Millepora sp.). The eggs harden after they are laid

Caterpillar spines, SEM
Caterpillar spines. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of spines on a unidentified caterpillar. Caterpillars are the larval forms of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera)

Blue-green chromis fish
Blue-green chromis (Chromis viridis) fish over branching coral. This species of damselfish inhabits reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region, from the eastern Indian Ocean to the Pacific islands

Golden damselfish and blue-green chromis
Golden damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) and blue-green chromis (Chromis viridis) over branching table coral (Acropora sp.)

Blue-green chromis (Chromis viridis) over branching coral. This species of damselfish inhabits reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region, from the eastern Indian Ocean to the Pacific islands

Kidney podocyte cells, SEM
Kidney podocyte cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of podocyte cells on the surface of a kidney glomerulus. Podocytes possess branching, foot-like processes (red/brown)

Lung, X-ray
Lung. Coloured bronchography (X-ray) of a healthy human lung. A contrast medium has been added to show the network of airways (green) in the right lung

Retina blood vessel and nerve cells
Retina cells. Fluorescent light micrograph of cells in the retina, the light-sensitive membrane that lines the back of the eyeball

Electric spark, positive pole. Historical artwork of the branching patterns resulting from a spark from a positive electrical pole. Artwork from A Travers l Electricite (G. Dary, Paris, 1900)

Electric spark, negative pole. Historical artwork of the branching patterns resulting from a spark from a negative electrical pole. Artwork from A Travers l Electricite (G. Dary, Paris, 1900)

Lungs, CT scans
Lungs. Sequence of six coloured axial CT (computed tomography) scans through the upper chest of a 52- year-old woman. The front of the chest is at top, and the right of the body is at left

Lung airways. Computer-enhanced image of a resin cast of the airways in the lungs. The trachea (windpipe, top centre) divides into two main bronchi

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Branching: From Abdominal Arteries to Copper Mines" In this captivating image (Picture No. 11676238), we are invited to delve into the fascinating concept of branching, where nature and human-made structures intertwine in a mesmerizing display. The first glimpse takes us inside the human body, with X-ray P206 / 0309 showcasing the intricate network of abdominal arteries. Like branches reaching outwards, these vital vessels ensure our organs receive oxygen-rich blood, highlighting the remarkable complexity within our own bodies. Shifting our focus to microscopic wonders, we encounter Thyroid Gland Capillaries and Blood Vessels captured through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). These delicate branches transport essential nutrients throughout this gland's tissue, emphasizing nature's ability to create intricate systems on a minuscule scale. Venturing beyond biological realms, we find ourselves amidst Cornwall's rugged landscape in England. The sight of Copper mines at Botallack and across Cornwall reveals how humans have harnessed natural resources by extracting valuable metals from deep within the earth. These mining operations resemble an underground labyrinth tunnels that lead towards hidden treasures. Nature never ceases to amaze as we stumble upon Livistona chinensis Green Evergreen - commonly known as Chinese fan palm. Its elegant fronds branch out gracefully like fingers extending towards sunlight; a testament to resilience and adaptability even in urban environments. Returning to wildlife wonders, we witness a majestic Rocky Mountain Elk bull braving a fall rainstorm in Yellowstone National Park (13131097). As raindrops cascade down its antlers resembling tiny branches adorned with glistening jewels, it symbolizes strength amidst adversity while reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring diversity. Branching is not limited solely to physical manifestations but also extends metaphorically into various aspects of life. It encourages exploration and growth by venturing into uncharted territories or embracing new opportunities.