Hippocampus Collection (page 4)

Yellow Longsnouted Seahorse, Hippocampus ramulosus, Tamariu, Costa Brava, Mediterranean Sea, Spain

Altar of Domitius. Detail. Ca. 150 BC
Altar of Domitius. At the base is depicting the wedding of Poseidon and Amphitrite. Ca. 150 BC. Detail of the nuptial courtship with a Nereid on a hippocampus bringing a present and winged erotes

Italy. Rome. Fontana di Trevi. 18th century. Sea horse
Italy. Rome. Fontana di Trevi. 1732-1751. By Nicola Salvi (1697-1751) for order of Pope Clement XII. Depicts the kingdom of the seas. Statue of an sea horse by Pietro Bracci (1700-1773)

Baths of Neptune. Mosaic. Ostia Antica
Amphitrite on a hippocampus with Hymenaeus and Tritons. Detail. Mosaic at the Baths of Neptune. 2nd century. Ostia Antica. Italy

Sea horse, Hippocampus erectus, and flying fish, Exocoetus volitans.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Seahorse, Hippocampus, and greater pipefish, Syngnathus acus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Plate 5 Neptune standing niche holding trident
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Illustration of Sea Horses (Hippocampus) swimming underwater

Illustration of Sea Horse (Hippocampus), tail, close-up

Digital illustration of childs head in profile highlighting parts of brain

Digital illustration of head showing location of hippocampus in human brain

Digital illustration of areas associated with memory in human brain

Digital illustration of hippocampus (green) and pons (blue) in left hemisphere of human brain

Illustration of Seahorse (Hippocampus) swimming near aquatic plant attached to rock

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Pygmy Seahorse on sea fan. Date:

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Thorny Seahorse. Date:

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Pygmy Seahorse in Pink Fan. Date:

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Pygmy Seahorse in red coral. Date:

Zebra-snout seahorse, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Zebra-snout seahorse (Hippocampus barbouri), Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A pygmy seahorse clings to its symbiotic gorgonian
A pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) clings to its symbiotic gorgonian in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Pygmy Seahorse, Indonesia

Thorny seahorse, side view, red and pink with yellow markings, Bali
Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix), side view, red and pink with yellow markings, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Seahorse in West Palm Beach, Florida

Hippocampus denise on gorgonian coral, Solomons
Hippocampus denise on gorgonian coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

A 6 inch black seahorse is rather inconspicous while it hangs onto a branch that fell into the water a long time ago, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Side view of a pale cream colored thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) against a dark background, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A pygmy seahorse mimics its host gorgonian on a reef
A pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) mimics its host gorgonian on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

A thorny seahorse on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait
A thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) uses effective camouflage to blend into its surroundings on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Pygmy Seahorse, Australia

Red seahorse on Caribbean reef
Red Seahorse on Caribbean reef

Orange seahorse, West Palm Beach, Florida

Pygmy Seahorse on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Close-up view of an orange seahorse, West Palm Beach, Florida

Pathway of a pain message via sensory nerve in injured muscle, to pain gate in spinal cord to limbic system, frontal cortex and sensory cortex in the human brain

The sympathetic nervous system and the organs of fight-or-flight response

View of limbic system as seen from directly above the head

Endorphins released in the hypothalamus travel down the spinal cord
Serotonin released in the brain travels down the spinal cord to close the pain gates and block pain messages

Sagittal view of human brain showing the corpus callosum

Cutaway view of human skull showing brain details, side view

Large whip goby and pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) and pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Fantastic invertebrates, including a seahorse, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581 - 1656

Sculpture of a seahorse, Plouescat, Cote des Abers, Brittany, France

Sea Pony -Hippocampus fuscus-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Short-snouted Seahorse -Hippocampus hippocampus-, male with eggs, Black Sea, Crimea, Ukraine

Short-snouted Seahorse -Hippocampus hippocampus-, Black Sea, Crimea, Russia

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Pygmy Seahorse on sea fan Date:

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Common Seahorse during night dive Retak Larry dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Common Seahorse

Dead Seahorse (Hippocampus)

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The hippocampus, a vital part of the brain tissue, plays a crucial role in memory and spatial navigation. Nestled within the basal ganglia, this intricate structure resembles an artwork crafted by nature itself. Just like lined seahorses gracefully swimming amongst vibrant corals in The Bahamas, the hippocampus is surrounded by a network of blood vessels that ensure its nourishment. Intriguingly, the skeleton of a seahorse reveals the remarkable structure of bones, mirroring the complexity found within our own brains. Similarly captivating are three types of pipefish and a seahorse coexisting harmoniously underwater, showcasing nature's diversity. Nature never ceases to amaze us as we witness male Korean seahorses giving birth off Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. Meanwhile, thorny seahorses navigate through muck and rubble substrates in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi - their resilience reminding us of life's challenges. Historically significant too is Giovanni Battista Scultori's depiction of Trojans repulsing Greeks - perhaps symbolizing how our hippocampus safeguards cherished memories against external threats. From Ponza Island to Italy's shores lies another enchanting sight: short-snouted seahorses proudly displaying their unique features amidst picturesque landscapes. Equally mesmerizing is an adult female spiny seahorse thriving among meadows of Zostera marina. Just like these fascinating creatures inhabiting our oceans' depths with grace and beauty, so does our hippocampus reside within us – silently orchestrating cognitive functions essential for human existence.