Bristle Collection (page 2)

Phonautograph (c 1857) apparatus for studying sound vibrations graphically, invented by (Edouard) Leon Scott de Martinville

Artist using brushes made of pig bristle. From Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man, London, c1850

Crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata)

Crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), close-up on head and quills

Sea mouse (Aphrodita aculeata) on a rock

Malayan porcupine (Hystrix brachyura)

Crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), tail, side view

Mascara brush, SEM
Mascara brush. Composite image of a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the bristles of a mascara brush, seen in front of a womans eye

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8778
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8782
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8076
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antenna of a moth. It is covered in scales (at rigt) and carries sensory hairs (at left) that sense movement and smell

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 9946
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8780
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8075
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antenna of a moth. It is covered in scales (at rigt) and carries sensory hairs (at left) that sense movement and smell

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8784
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8783
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 9947
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8781
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8779
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Moth antenna, SEM C015 / 8786
Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moths antenna, showing many sensory hairs. These hairs are used to detect touch and vibrations

Nylon toothbrush research, 1930s C018 / 0677
Nylon toothbrush research. Laboratory assistant Edward Burke working on early designs of toothbrushes using nylon bristles. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935

Hook and loop fastener C014 / 0321
Hook and loop fastener. Close-up of a hook and loop fastener showing the hooks (right) clinging to the loops (left). These common fasteners were inspired by the prickly burrs used by some plants to

Dasyornis broadbenti, rufous bristlebird
Plate 25, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Supplementary volume, (1840-1848)

Bristle worm head, SEM
Bristle worm head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Bristle worms (polychaeta) are free-swimming marine annelids (segmented worms)

Fireworm bristles, SEM
Fireworm bristles. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fireworms bristles (setae). Fireworms (family Amphinomidae) are polychaete (meaning many-bristled) worms

Goose barnacle, light micrograph
Goose barnacle. Polarised light micrograph of the body of a goose barnacle (Lepas anatifera). The goose barnacle is a Cirripedian crustacean

Spider mites skin surface, SEM
Spider mites skin surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hairs (setae) are seen. Spider mites (Tetranychus sp.) feed on the sap of leaves. Magnification: x600 at 6x7cm size

Jumping spiders eye, SEM
Jumping spiders eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the simple eye (ocelli, orange) of a jumping spider (family Salticidae)

Moth antennae, SEM
Moth antennae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antennae of a moth (order Lepidoptera). The antennae are covered in sensory hairs that detect movement and smell

Jumping spiders eyes, SEM
Jumping spiders eyes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the eyes (brown) of a jumping spider (family Salticidae)

Jumping spider, SEM
Jumping spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a jumping spider (family Salticidae). Five of its eight simple eyes (ocelli) are seen here (pink)

Bee eye, SEM
Bee eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a honey bee (Apis mellifera). Protective hairs cover its surface

Moth antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antenna of a moth (order Lepidoptera). The antenna is covered in sensory hairs that detect movement and smell

Tip of ant foot, SEM
Tip of ant foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a leg from an ant (family Formicidae). The end of an insect leg consists of the final segment, which is called the tarsus

Ant foot, SEM
Ant foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a leg from an ant (family Formicidae). The end of an insect leg consists of the final segment, which is called the tarsus

Fly eyes, SEM
Fly eyes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the simple eyes (ocelli) of a hover fly (family Syrphidae). There are three

Horse fly foot, SEM
Horse fly foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foot of a horse fly (Tabanus sp.). The fly uses the two claws (brown) on each of its feet to help it grip on rough surfaces

Fly eye facets, SEM
Fly eye facets. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of facets on the eye of a fly. Each of the two compound eyes comprises several thousand image-forming facets called ommatidia

Bee foot, SEM
Bee foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a leg from a bee (superfamily Apoidea). The end of an insect leg consists of the final segment, which is called the tarsus

Flys eye, SEM
Flys eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flys compound eye. Protective bristles cover its surface. The eye is made up of numerous visual units, known as ommatidia

Fly hairs, SEM
Fly hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs on the body of an unidentified fly (order Diptera). These hairs may have a sensory function. Magnification: x210 at 6x7cm size

Compound eye of a bee, SEM
Compound eye of a bee. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of numerous lenses making up the surface of a compound eye from a honey bee (Apis sp.)

Used toothbrush bristle, SEM
Used toothbrush bristle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dental plaque on a bristle from a used toothbrush. Plaque consists of a film of bacteria embedded in a glycoprotein matrix

Nail brush

Toothbrush heads and toothpaste tube
Toothbrush heads having herbal toothpaste applied from a tube. Regular brushing helps to prevent tooth decay (dental caries)

Toothbrushes. Regular brushing helps to prevent tooth decay (dental caries)

Motorised toothbrush heads. Electric toothbrushes have a motor that vibrates the toothbrushs head. A toothpaste tube is seen at far right. Regular brushing helps to prevent tooth decay

Coloured SEM of a toothbrush scrubbing a tooth
Toothbrushing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of toothbrush bristles (orange) scrubbing a tooth (light blue). Debris on the tooth is coloured green

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"Bristle: Nature's Intricate Design" From the delicate bristles on a moth antenna to the meticulous brushing of teeth, a fascinating element found in various forms. Under the watchful eye of an SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), these tiny structures reveal their intricate beauty. In the botanical world, changeable velvetberry, scientifically known as Stachytarpheta mutabilis, showcases its vibrant petals adorned with soft bristles. Turn to page 226 and discover the enchanting Fringed Helmet Orchid (Corysanthes fimbriata Br / aFringed) with its velvety texture and exquisite bristled appearance. Venturing into fern territory, we encounter Trichomanes elegans - commonly referred to as Bristle Fern. Its slender fronds are adorned with fine hairs that add an ethereal touch to any landscape. Another member of this family is Trichomanes botryoides; its unique structure captivates all who stumble upon it. Diving beneath the waves, we delve into marine life where bristle worms or polychaetes reign supreme. These segmented creatures display a remarkable array of colorful bristles along their bodies - nature's own work of art. Sea mice or Bristle worms like Arenicola marina and Clymene amphistoma leave trails behind them as they navigate through sandy ocean floors. Amphitrite ventilabrum emerges from undersea depths; this sea worm boasts magnificent feathery appendages resembling delicate brushes made up of countless tiny bristles. The sight is truly mesmerizing. Returning to land once more, we find ourselves amidst various species of Trichomanes ferns - each showcasing their distinct charm through elegant fronds embellished with minute hair-like projections. Bristles exist in myriad forms across different realms - from insect antennae to plant petals and marine organisms' bodies.