Hooked Collection (page 3)

Gryphaea dilatata, devils toenail
This giant hooked oyster also known as a devils toenail originates from Sowerby, Upper Jurassic, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

Scissor clamps and hooked probe?. Date 1878?

Fortune Telling Canary
A young woman with a hooked nose, wearing a cloche hat, asks an old gipsy woman if her canary can tell her fortune. Date: early 1930s

Common Cleavers (Galium aparine) close-up of leaves, stems and fruits, stuck to clothing with burrs, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Tapeworms, computer artwork. Adult tapeworms (Tinea sp.) are parasites that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans. Different species of tapeworms have different animals as their intermediate

Atlantic cod caught on a fishing hook
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) caught on a fishing hook

Penguin feather, SEM
Penguin feather, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The penguin (family Spheniscidae) has the most densely packed feathers of any bird

Snail radula, light micrograph
Mollusc radula. Light micrograph of a snail (Lathina rotundata) radula. The radula is a toothed chitinous organ in the mouth of gastropods, which, like a file

Greater burdock burr caught on wool
Greater burdock burr (Arctium lappa) caught on wool. The burr contains individual fruits (achenes) attached by a papery bract (modified leaf, top)

Goosegrass bur tangled in wool
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a hooked fruit of cleavers or goosegrass, Galium aparine, entangled in Shetland wool. Commonly known as a burr, the fruit contains a single seed

Agrimony burrs (Agrimonia eupatoria)
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) seed capsules (burrs). The end of each capsule is fringed with hooked bristles. The bristles enable the fruit to become attached to animal fur or human clothing

Wood avens (Geum urbanum)
Wood avens fruits (Geum urbanum). The fruits are attached to hooked styles which catch on the fur of passing animals and disperse the fruit

Maggot skin, SEM
Maggot skin, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Maggots are the legless larvae of flies (order Diptera). Here, the skin of the maggot is covered in fine hooks which enables it to grip a

Sheep ked, light micrograph
Sheep ked. Polarised light micrograph of the head-end of the body of the parasitic wingless fly called the sheep ked (Melophagus ovinus). The sheep ked is an exo-parasite of sheep, goats and deer

Feather vane, light micrograph
Feather vane. Light micrograph of a part of a vane of a contour feather, from the wing of a bird. Each vane consists of several barbs (black) bearing barbules (thin)

On the Nose! - a mosquito hits the jackpot when encountering a fine hooter

Bald eagle (Halieetus leucocephalus) beak. The sharp hook at the end of the beak enables the bird to tear flesh

Five shrikes perched on a bush -- lanius rufus (1, 2 & 3) and lanius collurio (4 & 5). The shrike is also known as a butcher bird, because it skewers the insects

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"Getting Hooked: Exploring the Fascinating World of Nature, Sports, and Art" Delving into the microscopic world, a dog tapeworm head under SEM reveals its intricate structure. The art of sport fishing comes alive in this vibrant 1950 lithograph, capturing the moment when a walleye strikes a lure. Did you know that snails possess tiny but mighty teeth? SEM imagery showcases their remarkable dental structures. Goosegrass fruits under SEM unveil their unique design, resembling miniature hooks that aid in dispersal. A close-up view of hooks and loops fasteners under SEM highlights their interlocking mechanism for secure attachments. Another captivating image shows the detailed anatomy of a dog tapeworm under SEM, shedding light on its parasitic nature. Dentist's equipment stands ready to ensure oral health as dental instruments gleam with precision and purpose. Step back in time to ancient naval warfare with an awe-inspiring trireme featuring oars for propulsion and a hooked prow for ramming enemy vessels. Unveiling an enchanting artifact from 1937, the Witch Lantern created by Lloyd Charles Lemcke adds an eerie charm to any space it illuminates. Appreciate the craftsmanship behind a beautifully crafted hooked rug from 1939 by Georgine E Mason – each loop carefully placed to create stunning patterns. " 11-150.