Cnidaria Collection (page 4)

Yellowmargin moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) peering out from Digitate leather coral (Sinularia sp)
Yellowmargin moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) peering out from Digitate leather coral (Sinularia sp.) on a reef, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) sheltering beneath a large Table coral (Acropora sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Large school of Glassfish (Apogonidae) swimming over colourful corals (Dendronephthya sp)
Large school of Glassfish (Apogonidae) swimming over colourful corals (Dendronephthya sp.) on a reef, Similan Islands, Thailand, Andaman Sea

Blue lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii) drifting through a seaweed forest with Red pom-pom seaweed (Ceramium sp.) and Spaghetti seaweed (Himanthalia elongata), Island of Coll

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with commensal Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) sheltering amongst stinging tentacles, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) hiding in smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) floating on sea surface. Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Palau chambered nautilus (Nautilus belauensis) in front of red Sea fan (Gorgonia) on a vibrant coral reef, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) preying upon smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) hiding in smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) swimming up towards surface with sunbeams, Falmouth, Cornwall, August

School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp)
School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp.) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt

Long-snouted seahorse / Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) camouflaged on a White seafan (Eunicella singularis), Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Gold coral (Savalia Savaglia) colonising Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata), Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Shoal of Mediterranean Fairy basslet (Anthias anthias) swimming between Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) that have colonised the crossbars of a sunken electricity pylon that fell into the sea

Jellyfish (Thysanostoma sp. ) juvenile, drifting near the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
Jellyfish (Thysanostoma sp.) juvenile, drifting near the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp. ) on a reef
RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp.) on a reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Male Blackhead blenny (Emblemariopsis bahamensis) peering out from a hole in a Brain coral (Scleractinia), Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp)
RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Dense growth of Bootlace seaweed (Chorda filum) in shallow water, with a Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp). clinging on between strands, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, UK, English Channel. July

Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp)
Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp.) in morning sunshine, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming in front of Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma) and soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and (Scleronephthya sp)

Reeftop pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) swimming over hard coral (Diploastrea heliopora), Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

School of Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) congregating around a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp. ) at night on a coral reef in blue light
Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp.) at night on a coral reef in blue light, with the lights from a resort jetty behind, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Striped cardinalfish (Apogon angustatus) sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) sheltering beneath tentacles of its host, Crimson anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi). Browning Pass, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean. July

An endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) carrying a juvenile Anemone (Triactis producta) in its claws as a defense mechanism

Blade fire coral (Millepora complanata) colonies breaking wave, protection against hurricanes. Guanaja Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Juvenile Damselfish (Stegastes) hiding amongst Blade fire coral (Millepora complanata). Roatan Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Diver inspecting Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) and Finger coral (Porites porites) colonies. Roatan Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sitting disoriented on top of Common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) after being driven out of hiding by fisherman

Jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis), green form, close up, Bressay, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Dead-mans finger (Alcyonium digitatum), close up of feeding polyps, Levenwick, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) with Snail fur (Hydractinia echinata) growing on its shell, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

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Orange sea pen, Ptilosarcus gurneyi, Sechelt, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Giant plumose anemone, Metridium farcimen, Sechelt, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Jellyfish (Cnidaria) and juvenile trevally fish (Carangoides ferdau) seeking shelter from predators, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp)
An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp.) on a reef wall, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp)
Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp.), Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) living in association with Giant Caribbean sea anemone (Condylactis gigantea), Dominica, Caribbean

Plate 7 Epibulia Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615752 Plate 7 Epibulia Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746699 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746700 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

Examples of Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746693 Examples of Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate 8 Desmonema Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615753 Plate 8 Desmonema Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Freshwater green hydra (Hydra viridissima) moving over a petri dish. Green colour comes from the symbiotic relationship with green alga Chlorella vulgaris

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"Cnidaria: A Fascinating World of Underwater Wonders" Discover the mesmerizing realm of Cnidaria, a diverse group of marine creatures that includes some truly extraordinary species. From the fierce Caiman crocodilus crocodilus to the enigmatic Anilius scytale, these animals captivate with their unique characteristics and captivating beauty. Venturing into the depths, we encounter the ethereal Deep sea jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla) in Trondheimsfjord, Norway. Its translucent body glows like an otherworldly beacon amidst the darkness, leaving us in awe of nature's wonders. Moving on to warmer waters, we come across the Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) in Tenerife, Canary Islands. With its vibrant hues and long tentacles trailing behind it like delicate ribbons, this creature is both alluring and dangerous. In a harmonious partnership between species lies a Western clownfish (Amphiprion oceallaris) seeking refuge within a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Their symbiotic relationship showcases nature's ability to create mutually beneficial connections. Witnessing an aggregation of Golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp), we are transported to another world altogether. These graceful creatures move as one through pristine waters, creating a spectacle that leaves us breathless with wonder. Exploring even further south brings us face-to-face with an Unidentified large jellyfish in brash ice at Cierva Cove, Antarctica. This mysterious creature thrives in extreme conditions and reminds us of life's resilience even in harsh environments. The striking Physalia pelagica or Portugese-man-of-war floats gracefully through tropical waters—an embodiment of grace mixed with danger. Its venomous tentacles serve as protection while its vibrant colors catch our eye against azure seas. Stepping back into history reveals Coral Gallery c.