Calcareous Collection (page 3)

Spring - and source of stream with mossy boulders in old beech/sycamore woodland on limestone, Triglav National Park
ROG-14414 Spring - and source of stream with mossy boulders in old beech / sycamore woodland on limestone Triglav National Park

Tufa - covered with algae - Cornwall coast
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View of the travertine rocks, Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), Turkey

View of the travertine rocks with tourists and oleander, Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), Turkey

Aerial view of the travertine rocks and pools, Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), Turkey

Sarcophagus embedded in white travertine rocks of Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), Turkey

Travertine rocks and ponds, Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), Turkey

Travertine rocks, ponds, and ancient ruins, Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), Turkey

Travertine rocks, Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), Turkey

Red clover flowerheads (Trifolium pratense), chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) flowering in hay meadow alongside ox-eye daisies (marguerites) (Leucanthemum vulgare), Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Woolly thistle (Cirsium eriophorum) flowerbud, chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Low angle view of Perforate (Common) St. Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum), chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Showy goatsbeard (Jack go to bed at noon) (Meadow salsify) (Tragopogon pratensis) seedhead clocks and closed flowers, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Flowering horseshoe vetch (Hippocrepus comosa) in chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Low angle view of ox-eye daisies (marguerites) (Leucanthemum vulgare), carpeting hay meadow, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Footpath through limestone pavement habitat, Monte Sacro, Gargano Peninsula, Apulia, Italy, april

Spring and source of stream with mossy boulders in old beech and sycamore woodland on limestone, Triglav N. P
Spring and source of stream with mossy boulders in old beech and sycamore woodland on limestone, Triglav N.P. Julian Alps, Slovenia, june

River cascade over marble, River Trigrad, Trigrad Gorge, Rhodopi Mountains, Bulgaria, may

Yellow Wood Violet (Viola biflora) flowering, growing in limestone crevice, Triglav N. P. Julian Alps, Slovenia, june
Yellow Wood Violet (Viola biflora) flowering, growing in limestone crevice, Triglav N.P. Julian Alps, Slovenia, june

Round-leaved Penny-cress (Thlaspi rotundifolium ssp. rotundifolium) flowering, growing on limestone scree, Slovenia, june

Herb Paris (Paris quadrifolia) flowering group, growing in limestone crevice, Slovenia, june

Dropwort (Filipendula vulgaris) flowering, growing in limestone grassland, Slovenia, june

Saxifrage (Saxifraga stribrnyi) endemic species, flowering, growing on limestone, Trigrad Gorge, Rhodopi Mountains, Bulgaria, may

Leopard's Bane (Doronicum columnae) flowering, growing on rocks beside waterfall, River Trigrad, Trigrad Gorge, Rhodopi Mountains, Bulgaria, may

Autumn Lady's-tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) flowering, growing on downland, Dorset, England, september

Calcareous phytoplankton fossil, artwork
Calcareous phytoplankton fossil. Artwork of a fossil of the skeleton (coccosphere) of a coccolithotrope, a small marine algal organism

Breadcrumb sponge (Halichondria panacea) (orange) in a rock pool. At centre left and lower right are pebbles encrusted with calcareous worm tubes excreted by the tube worm (Pomatoceros triqueter)

Calcareous phytoplankton plates, SEM
Calcareous phytoplankton plates. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of parts of the skeleton (coccosphere) of the coccolithophore Emiliania huxleyi, a small marine algal organism

Conch shells

Marble. Surface of polished Italian marble. Marble is a metamorphic rock mainly composed of calcite (calcium carbonate). Traces of impurities give marble its variety of colours

Sea urchin spine, light micrograph
Sea urchin spine. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a spine from an Echinus sea urchin. Sea urchin spines consist of supporting calcareous radial plates

Birds foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) flowering on limestone pavement near Black Head, The Burren in Eire

Armeria (Sea Thrift)
Masses of Armeria (Sea Thrift) growing on limestone pavement on Inisheer, the Burren, western Eire

Limestone pavement, Yorkshire
Old Hawthorn bush growing on limestone pavement near Malham, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, UK

Alpine Aster and Livelong Saxifrage
Alpine Aster, Livelong Saxifrage and other wildflowers, growing on flowery grasslands on the slopes of Monte Baldo, Italy

Lake Garda, Italy
Lake Garda viewed from Monte Baldo in North Italy

Saxifraga rosacea ssp. rosacea
Irish Saxifrage (Saxifraga rosacea ssp. rosacea) flowering on limestone pavement, The Burren in Eire

Sea milkwort (Glaux maritima)
Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala) flowering with Early Purple Orchids on limestone, The Burren in Eire

Dent de Crolles, France
Cascade and the peak of Dent de Crolles, near Grenoble, on the east side of the Massif de La Chartreuse mountains, regional natural Park in France

Peony (Paeonia officinalis) flowering on the slopes of Monte Baldo in Italy

Cattle grazing in Eire
Cattle grazing on high limestone pavement and pasture at Black Head, the Burren, Eire

Bluish Paederota (Paederota bonarota) flowering on limestone in Monte Baldo, Italy

Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa), growing in limestone pavement at Mullagh Mor, the Burren, Eire

Ancient limestone fields
Ancient limestone walled fields on Inisheer, the Burren, western Eire

Flowery grasslands, Italy
Flowery grasslands on the slopes of Monte Baldo, Italy

Sea spleenwort (Asplenium marinum) growing on sea cliffs in Eire

Trifolium pratense and Lotus
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) and Birds foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) flowering on Inisheer, the Burren, western Eire

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Calcareous, a term that encompasses various aspects of nature and culture. From the microscopic world phytoplankton to the grandeur of Matera's Sassi quarter in Italy, this word holds a multitude of meanings. In the realm of marine biology, calcareous phytoplankton takes center stage. These tiny organisms play a crucial role in our oceans' ecosystems, their intricate structures visible under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Their delicate forms remind us of the beauty hidden within even the tiniest creatures. Moving from micro to macro, we find ourselves in Sicily's Mineo region. Here lies evidence of ancient life - fossilized calcareous phytoplankton preserved for millions of years. SEM Z100/0213 reveals their detailed features, offering glimpses into Earth's distant past. But it is not only underwater life that exhibits calcareous characteristics; land too can bear witness to its presence. Coelosphaeridium, a calcareous alga found in various environments worldwide, showcases nature's ability to adapt and thrive across different habitats. Shifting our focus towards human history and architecture brings us to Matera's Sassi quarter. At dawn or dusk, this UNESCO World Heritage site emanates an ethereal charm with its picturesque streets and bell towers like San Pietro Barisano standing tall against colorful skies. As daylight fades into sunset over Matera's Sassi quarter, one cannot help but be captivated by its timeless allure. The typical paved alleys invite exploration as they wind through ancient stone buildings steeped in history and tradition. A walk along Palombaro Lungo boardwalk offers insight into Matera's water management systems throughout centuries – an engineering marvel built within these limestone cliffs where people once sought refuge. From above Murgia Park overlooking the Sassi quarter emerges a breathtaking panorama – a fusion between natural beauty and human ingenuity.