Ingested Collection

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Marine fish larvae eat microplastics. Small pieces Date:

Picture No. 12479491
Marine fish larvae eat microplastics. Small pieces Date:

Sheep Tick (Ixodes ricinus) adult, full of ingested blood

Ciliate protozoan ingesting algae. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a ciliate protozoan ingesting green algae (green)

Ciliate protozoan, light micrograph
Ciliate protozoan. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a ciliate protozoan, showing green algae (green) that it has ingested

Northern Fulmar (Fulmaris glacialis) stomach contents containing plastic fragments, Cornwall, England, january

Swallowed coin, X-ray
Swallowed coin. Coloured X-ray of a coin (orange) in a childs oesophagus. The heart (blue, centre), ribcage (upper centre) and abdominal region (blue, lower centre) are all seen

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"Ingested: A Fascinating Journey Through Nature's Digestive System" Picture No. 12479490: Witness the marvel of nature as a sheep tick (Ixodes ricinus) adult, engorged with ingested blood, showcases its remarkable ability to feed and survive. Picture No. 12479491: Delve into the microscopic world as a ciliate protozoan demonstrates its unique feeding mechanism by ingesting algae, highlighting the intricate interactions within ecosystems. Discover the harsh reality of plastic pollution in our oceans as Northern Fulmars (Fulmaris glacialis) stomach contents reveal fragments plastic, serving as a poignant reminder to protect our environment. Explore the hidden dangers lurking within livestock as a fluke in a sheep's liver is magnified under light microscopy, shedding light on parasitic infections that can impact animal health and productivity. Uncover unusual objects swallowed by curious creatures through an X-ray image capturing a swallowed coin – an intriguing glimpse into unexpected encounters between animals and human artifacts. Join us on this captivating journey through nature's digestive system where life's complexities unfold before your eyes - from blood-engorged ticks to microorganisms feasting on algae; from seabirds tragically consuming plastic fragments to parasites invading vital organs; and even surprising encounters between animals and everyday objects like coins swallowed unintentionally or out of curiosity. Let these images remind us of both the wonders and challenges faced by organisms big and small in their quest for sustenance and survival amidst our ever-changing world.