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Echinoderm Collection (page 8)

"Echinoderms: Fascinating Creatures of the Sea" Diving into the depths of the ocean, we encounter an extraordinary world filled with diverse marine life

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Echinoderm Collection: Colony of crinoids, Papua New Guinea
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Echinoderm Collection: Close-up of a Neoferdina insolita starfish in Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: A diver approaches a beautiful gorgonian sea fan, Cayman Islands
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Echinoderm Collection: Sea fan on the Liberty Wreck, Bali, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Red sea star and limpet on brown rock, Antarctica
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Echinoderm Collection: Starfish lying on sea floor amid shells in Atlantic Ocean
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Echinoderm Collection: Starfish in a diverse reef, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Yellowtail snappers and sea fan, Belize
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Echinoderm Collection: Small Basket Starfish hiding in a sponge
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Echinoderm Collection: Crinoids attached to a piece of wreckage, Solomon Islands
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Echinoderm Collection: A diver looks into a cavern at a sponge, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Starfish on a brightly lit seafloor in the tropical Pacific Ocean
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Echinoderm Collection: Blue starfish cling to a coral bommie in Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Juvenile guineafowl spotted pufferfish sheltering amongst a crinoid, Bali
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Echinoderm Collection: Barrel sponge and diver, Papua New Guinea
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Echinoderm Collection: A gathering of crinoid feather stars, Papua New Guinea
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Echinoderm Collection: Red and white mimic shrimp on crinoid, Bali, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: A large purple sea fan on Caribbean reef
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Echinoderm Collection: A colorful emperor shrimp sits atop a sea cucumber
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Echinoderm Collection: Close-up view of basket stars feeding at night
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Echinoderm Collection: Diver illuminates mushroom leather coral and crinoid with twin lamps
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Echinoderm Collection: A diver looks on at a giant barrel sponge, Papua New Guinea
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Echinoderm Collection: Crinoid and soft coral, Fiji
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Echinoderm Collection: Basket Star feeding at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
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Echinoderm Collection: A diver approaches colorful soft corals and crinoids on the reefs of Raja Ampat
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Echinoderm Collection: A large sponge with diver in the background, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Gorgonians grow on a shallow reef off the coast of Belize
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Echinoderm Collection: Scientific diver looks on at a giant starfish, Antarctic Peninsula
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Echinoderm Collection: A diver looks on at large gorgonian sea fans, Solomon Islands
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Echinoderm Collection: Diver with torchlight over large round pinkish barrel sponge
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Echinoderm Collection: A pair blue starfish on the seafloor of Raja Ampat, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Orange yellow and blue sea apple feeding, Komodo, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: A crown-of-thorns starfish feeds on coral
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Echinoderm Collection: Tiny nudibranch on sea cucumber, Australia
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Echinoderm Collection: Bumblebee shrimp hiding on a basket star
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Echinoderm Collection: Black spiny urchins graze on algae on the seafloor in Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: A sea cucumber clings to a reef in Alor, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: A blue starfish on the seafloor of Raja Ampat, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Seascape of crinoids, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Yellow criniod feather star balled up on the reefs edge in Fiji
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Echinoderm Collection: Colorful soft corals adorn a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: A sea star clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Colorful crinoids aggregate on a healthy coral reef in Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: A crown-of-thorns starfish on a reef in Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: Close-up image of a yellow crinoid on a Fijian reef
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Echinoderm Collection: Striped snapping shrimp on a yellow crinoid, Indonesia
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Echinoderm Collection: A barrel sponge with a yellow crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea
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Echinoderm Collection: A black and yellow Crinoid with diver and sunburst in background


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"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.