Filter Feeder Collection

Oxytricha ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0253
Oxytricha sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Oxytricha is a tiny single-celled aquatic organism

A clump of Pelagic Gooseneck / Smooth Gooseneck Barnacles being suspended out of water
3116202 A clump of Pelagic Gooseneck / Smooth Gooseneck Barnacles being suspended out of water on a rope, London Zoo, March 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

USA, Alaska, Herring fish leap trying to flee from Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) surface as they bubble net feeding in Frederick Sound on summer afternoon

Whale Shark - With mouth wide open, shark is filter feeding in tropical waters
VT-6280 Whale SHARK - mouth open for filter feeding Tropical waters, Ningaloo reef, Western Australia Rhincodon typus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) cruise over the shallows off Ukumehame in a mating train. The female is in the foreground and leads this procession; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Pink Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in early morning light and haze; Potosi, Bolivia

Bright orange christmas tree worm C015 / 3739
A bright orange christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), close-up. Christmas tree worms live in tubes in hard coral. They get their name from their spiral tentacles

USA, Oregon, Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Northern Shoveler (Anas clypaeta)
Usa, Oregon, Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata)

Indonesia, Papua, Cenderawasih Bay. Close-up of whale shark and remoras that cling to skin. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) adult, swimming, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) two adults, with remoras, feeding below nets of fishing platform (bagan), Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) adult, with remoras and diver with underwater camera, swimming, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) adult, with remoras, feeding below nets of fishing platform (bagan), Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Chilodonella ciliate protozoan, SEM
Chilodonella ciliate protozoa, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single- celled organisms are found in fresh water

Barnacle glue, SEM
Barnacle glue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the byssus (glue threads) of an acorn barnacle (Elminius modestus)

Acorn barnacles, SEM
Acorn barnacles. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of three acorn barnacles (Elminius modestus) attached to a rock

Lesser Flamingoes in Flight C018 / 9328
Lesser Flamingoes (Phoenicopterus minor) in flight near Walvis Bay, Namibia

Lesser Flamingo in Flight C018 / 9296
A Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) in flight near Walvis Bay, Namibia

Ctenochasma flying reptile, artwork C016 / 9680
Ctenochasma flying reptile, artwork. This flying reptile lived around 150 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic. The smallest species had a wingspan of 25 centimetres

Tetrahymena protozoan, SEM
Tetrahymena protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Tetrahymena sp. ciliate protozoan. Tetrahymena are free-living freshwater unicellular organisms found in ponds

Spirostomum ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0308
Spirostomum sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single-celled organisms are found in freshwater and marine habitats

Blepharisma ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0228
Blepharisma ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single-celled organisms are found in freshwater and marine habitats

Spirostomum ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0307
Spirostomum sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single-celled organisms are found in freshwater and marine habitats

Climacostomum protozoan, SEM C019 / 0243
Climacostomum sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These tiny single-celled organisms are found in freshwater and marine habitats

Detail of sea squirt
Detail of branching inside a sea squirt. Photographed on reef off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Salp colony (Cyclosalpa). Salps are tubular shaped gelatinous marine animals. Multiple individuals join together to form long colonies that feed on phytoplankton

Goose barnacles feeding C017 / 8440
Goose barnacles (Lepas anatifera) feeding underwater. These cirripedian crustaceans attach themselves to boats and driftwood

Large red sea fan in Indonesia
A large red sea fan growing in the crystal clear waters opposite Tenate, near beach, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Bright red sea whip in Indonesia
A bright red clump of sea whips grow on the sea bed at the dive site Cliff and Caves, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

A group of invertebrates in Indonesia
A large group of feather stars and sponges growing on the reef. Photographed opposite Tenate, Beach, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Large orange sea fan in Indonesia
A large orange sea fan growing in clear water opposite Tenate Headland, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Sea fan in Indonesia
Sea fan, Subergorgia sp. growing on a reef in clear blue water. Photographed at the dive site Mare Gam 2, Mare Island, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Detail of coral polyp
A single coral polyp, Tubastraea Sp. Photographed feeding at night at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

A clump of soft coral in Indonesia
Soft Coral, Xenia cf. actuosa. An isolated colony using its arms to catch particles of food in the water. Photographed on sand at Kayasa, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Daphnia C013 / 7657
Daphnia are small planktonic Crustaceans belonging to the order Cladocera, also called Water Fleas because of their saltatory swimming style

Bellflower freshwater bryozoa C013 / 6758
Colony of bellflower (Lophopus crystallinus) freshwater bryozoa. Bryozoa are a phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals. They are filter feeders that sieve food particles out of the water

Natural sponge, SEM
Natural sponge. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the branching structure of the body of a natural sponge (phylum porifera)

Social feather duster worms (Bispira brunnea). This polychaete worm lives in colonies, with each worm inhabiting a tube attached to coral or rock

Krill head, SEM
Antarctic krill head (Euphausia superba), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This animal is a marine crustacean and an important food for many marine animals

Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus). This polychaete worm lives in a tube attached to coral or rock, and extends long radioles (yellow) into the water to trap passing food particles

Sessile rotifers. Light micrograph of five rotifers (Floscularia ringens) attached to vegetation. Each rotifer is encased in a sheath (brown) constructed from faecal pellets

Crab feeding structures, SEM
Crab filter-feeding structures. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of filtering structures (setae) that are part of the feeding structures of a crab (order Decapoda)

Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima). The small giant clam, also known as the maxima clam, is a species of clam found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Giant giant clam (Tridacna gigas). This is the largest living bivalve mollusc and can reach up to 1.2 metres in length and weigh more than 227 kilograms

Polycarpa aurata sea squirts (purple/yellow) on a rock, surrounded by soft coral (orange). Sea squirts are primitive sessile animals that feed by passing water through their bodies

Electric clam (Ctenoides ales). Clams are filter-feeding bivalve molluscs. This clam is named for the bright white line on its mantle. This band of tissue is lined with cells that reflect light

Giant manta rays (Manta birostris) feeding on plankton at the seas surface. Photographed in the Red Sea, Sudan

Whale Shark - Swimming near the surface, shark is filter feeding on small marine life. Ningaloo reef, Western Austrlia
VT-7309 Whale Shark - Swimming near the surface, shark is filter feeding on small marine life. Ningaloo reef, Western Austrlia Rhincodon typus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for

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"Filter Feeders: Nature's Masters of Sustenance" From the microscopic Oxytricha ciliate protozoan to the majestic Humpback Whales, filter feeders come in all shapes and sizes. These fascinating creatures have evolved unique adaptations to thrive by consuming particles suspended in water. In the depths of Alaska's waters, a clump of Pelagic Gooseneck and Smooth Gooseneck Barnacles hang suspended, their feathery appendages delicately filtering nutrients from passing currents. Meanwhile, Herring fish leap frantically trying to escape the massive jaws of Humpback Whales as they engage in bubble net feeding, creating an underwater spectacle that showcases nature's raw power. Traveling further south to Oregon's Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, we encounter Northern Shovelers gracefully gliding across tranquil waters. With specialized bills designed for sifting through mud and water, these ducks skillfully extract tiny organisms and algae - true masters of filter feeding. Venturing into Indonesia's Cenderawasih Bay reveals a mesmerizing sight: a whale shark with its mouth wide open engulfs vast amounts of plankton while remoras cling onto its skin for protection and easy access to food. This gentle giant exemplifies efficient filter feeding at its finest. Heading westward towards Australia's Ningaloo Reef brings us face-to-face with another remarkable creature - the Reef Manta Ray. Cruising over shallow waters off Ukumehame in a mating train, these elegant rays effortlessly skim through the ocean surface while filtering out zooplankton from their path. In South America's Andean region stands a flock of Pink Flamingos against breathtaking landscapes. These vibrant birds dip their curved beaks into shallow waters, straining out small crustaceans and algae as they elegantly sweep their heads side to side - nature’s living filters painting picturesque scenes.