Echinoderm Collection (page 2)

Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Starfish close up detail, Blairgowrie, Mornington Penisular, Victoria, Australia. Port Philip Bay, Bass Strait

Blue sea star (Linckia laevigata) on coral reef, Fiji, South Pacific

RF - Long-spined sea urchin (Astropyga radiata). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

USA, Alaska. Sea stars on the beach at low tide

Purple sea star or ochre sea star (Pisaster ochraceus), seaweed. molluscs and barcacles along the shore of the Pacific Ocean. Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia, Canada

Sunflowers starfish on snady beach. Long Beach. Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia, Canada

Close-up of a Brittle Star (Ophiura ophiura) stranded on the beach at low tide, Noord-Holland, the Netherlands

Tanzania, Zanzibar, Unguja, Pongwe. A starfish revealed at low tide

Eucidaris tribuloides, sea urchin
Dead sea urchin (Eucidaris tribuloides) showing spines attached to test. From Carrie Bow Cay, Belize

Deep red Feather star shrimp (Hippolyte prideauxiana) crawling secretly amongst the arms of a Feather star (Antedon bifida), Loch Duich, Highands, Scotland, UK

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp

Panamic cushion sea star (Pentaceraster cumingi) detail. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. November

Sea star (Odontaster validus) on Ribbon kelp (Durvillaea antarctica), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

Horned sea star / Chocolate chip sea star (Protoreaster nodosus) on the rocky seabed, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Pacific Ocean

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula), endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) and Sea urchin (Diadema sp)
Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula), endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) and Sea urchin (Diadema sp.) on reef, Lanai, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

DDE-90037359
Vermilion star, Mediaster aequalis, Sechelt, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90027936
Gull feeding on purple sea stars, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90027929
Purple sea star, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90027924
Purple sea stars, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90027896
Purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, and Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90027891
Glaucous-winged gull, Larus glaucescens, eating purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90027887
Purple sea stars, Asterias ochracea, Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90024931
Indonesia, Papua, Cenderawasih Bay. Close-up of sea cucumber. Date: 29/10/2009

DDE-90024930
Indonesia, Papua, Cenderawasih Bay. Anemone on sea cucumber. Date: 29/10/2009

DDE-90024924
Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Two colorful shrimp and sea urchin. Date: 29/10/2009

DDE-90024726
Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Partial view of colorful sea star over a sea cucumber. Date: 19/05/2006

DDE-90024610
Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Zebra crabs live in association with various sea urchins. Date: 11/02/2005

DDE-90024609
Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Straits. Close-up of a banggai cardinalfish near sea urchin. Date: 11/02/2005

DDE-90024608
Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Detail of a pentagon sea star. Date: 11/02/2005

Close up of the tube feet of a Purple velvet seastar (Leiaster leachi), extending from the protective crevice in one of its arms, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Suensons brittle star (Ophiothrix suensonii) on Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera), St. Vincent, Caribbean

Starfish or sea star, Asterias rubens
6337590 Starfish or sea star, Asterias rubens by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Starfish or sea star, Asterias rubens. Stella di mare)

Brittle star echinoderm, Ophiomastix annulosa, Ophiura annulosa
6337570 Brittle star echinoderm, Ophiomastix annulosa, Ophiura annulosa by Finocchi (19th century); (add.info.: Brittle star echinoderm, Ophiomastix annulosa, Ophiura annulosa. Ofiura annulosa)

Page 203. Echinus Marinus, Sea Urchin, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670083 Page 203. Echinus Marinus, Sea Urchin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 57. Sea urchins 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670021 Page 57. Sea urchins 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Honeycomb / Cushion starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) composite image on black background showing colour variations Malapascua Island, Philippines, Indo-Pacific species

Sea star (Asterias rubens) on kelp, Vevang, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Close up look between the spines of a Slate pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus), Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Ten-lined urchin (Eucidaris metularia) nestled on a reef, close up, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Slate pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on a reef with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) and a Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) swimming above, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Close up of three arms from a Feather star (Crinoidea), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

UW INDO 2029 61
Brittle Star - River dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Brittle Star - River dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

UW INDO 1903 50
Camouflaged Commensal Shrimp - on Crinoid, Comatulida Order - night dive - Scuba Seraya House Reef dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 08-Nov-19

UW INDO 1895 18
Spiny Brittle Star - night dive - Scuba Seraya House Reef dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 06-Nov-19

UW INDO 1859 34
Sea Cucumber - Fantasea dive site, Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

UW ET 1812 36
Ambon Crinoid Shrimp - on Crinoid (Crinoidea Class) - Dili Rock East dive site, Dili, East Timor (Timor Leste) Date: 25-Feb-19

UW ET 1812 35
Ambon Crinoid Shrimp - on Crinoid (Crinoidea Class) - Dili Rock East dive site, Dili, East Timor (Timor Leste) Date: 25-Feb-19

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Echinoderms: Fascinating Creatures of the Sea" Diving into the depths of the ocean, we encounter an extraordinary world filled with diverse marine life. Amongst them, echinoderms stand out as captivating creatures that never fail to amaze us. In Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, a Male Leach's sea star steals the spotlight as it engages in broadcast spawning. With arms extended gracefully, it releases streams of sperm into the water, contributing to new life beneath the waves. This mesmerizing sight earned its well-deserved recognition as Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 - Underwater category winner. But let us not forget their ancient relatives who once roamed our oceans. Extinct marine reptiles ruled during a time long past, leaving behind remnants like crinoid fossils known as "Sea Lilies. " Discovered in Northern Germany from the Triassic period over 240 million years ago, these delicate fossils offer glimpses into Earth's prehistoric wonders. Moving forward to present-day marvels, we encounter sea cucumbers and starfish gracing sandy beaches worldwide. Their unique shapes and vibrant colors add charm to coastal landscapes while reminding us of nature's artistic touch. Delving deeper into history reveals St. Cuthberts Beads—a rosary crafted from crinoid columnals—an exquisite testament to human creativity intertwined with echinoderm beauty. Further exploration uncovers Pentrimites robustus and Tylocidaris clavigera—blastoids and sea urchins respectively—each showcasing intricate patterns etched by evolution itself. Venturing along rocky shores brings encounters with double spined urchins' anal sacks—a peculiar yet essential part of their anatomy that aids in maintaining balance within their watery habitat. As we journey across continents, common starfish grace Oxwich Bay in Gower South Wales UK while ochre & purple sea stars adorn Strawberry Hill State Park on the Oregon coast, Pacific Ocean, USA.