Invertebrate Collection (page 100)

Nudibranch on coral, Papua New Guinea
Nudibranch (Phyllidia ocellata) on coral, volcano crater, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Bright orange sponge with diver and torch, Papua New Guinea
Bright orange sponge with diver and torch, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Tiger shrimp on orange sponge, Bali, Indonesia

Hairy octopus hovering over rubble, North Sulawesi
Very rare tiny hairy octopus hovering over rubble, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

White porcelain crab in beige soft coral, North Sulawesi
White porcelain crab in beige soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

White flabellina nudibranch with orange rhinophores, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Chromodoris magnifica nudibranch, Komodo, Indonesia
Orange, white and black-striped Chromodoris magnifica nudibranch, Komodo, Indonesia

Harlequin shrimp eating the arm of a starfish, Bali, Indonesia
Blue and white harlequin shrimp eating the arm of a starfish, Bali, Indonesia

Mushroom coral ghost shrimps hiding among tentacles, North Sulawesi
Pair of Periclimenes kororensis mushroom coral ghost shrimps hiding among tentacles, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A colorful set of gorgonians on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea
A colorful set of gorgonians, reef-building corals, and other invertebrates grow on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea

A large barrel sponge covered with crinoids in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Two squat anemone shrimp in Curacao
Two squat anemone shrimp (Thor amboinensis) in Curacao

Delicate reef-building corals in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Delicate reef-building corals thrive in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

A blue spotted jellyfish illustration. The jellyfish is a predator of the oceans and feeds on small fish and zooplankton

A lettuce sea slug in Little Cayman, Cayman Islands
A lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata) in Little Cayman, Cayman Islands

Red sea fan and soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Acropora nusata stony corals in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Stony corals (Acropora nusata), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Sarasvati anemone shrimp, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sarasvati anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati), Bunaken National Patk, Sulawesi, Indonesia

The rare Colemans coral shrimp, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
The rare Colemans coral shrimp (Vir colemani), Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Red and white chromodoris tinctoria nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Arthropleura is an extinct millipede from the Late Carboniferous of Europe
Arthropleura armata is an extinct millipede from the Late Carboniferous of Europe

Brown and yellow folded sea slug, Indonesia
Brown and yellow folded sea slug (chelidonura amoena) nudibranch, South China Sea, Indonesia

Flabellina exoptata nudibranch, Sabah, Malaysia
Flabellina exoptata sea slug nudibranch, Sabah, Malaysia

A colorful nudibranch near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia
A colorful nudibranch (Halgerda batangas) crawls on a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Anchor coral grows on a reef in Indonesia
Anchor coral (Euphyllia ancora) grows on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

An unidentified octopus on a black sand seafloor
An unidentified octopus (Octopus sp.) is found on a black sand seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Detail on the body of a Polycarpa tunicate
Detail on the body of a tunicate (Polycarpa sp.) in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A set of soft corals grows in the shallow waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A golden jellyfish, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A golden jellyfish (Mastigias papua) swims just under the surface of a lagoon in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. These jellies have a symbiosis with zooxanthellage and thus stay in shallow, sunlit waters

A coral colony fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it
A coral colony (Galaxea sp.) fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it. Why many marine organisms fluoresce is unknown

Octopus head, West Palm Beach, Florida

A blue starfish clings to a barrel sponge in Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to barrel sponge in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Detail of a beautiful mushroom coral on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a beautiful mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Goniopora coral polyps grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Coral polyps (Goniopora sp.) grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A pair of Thecacera nudibranch mating on the seafloor
A pair of rare, undescribed nudibranch (Thecacera sp.) mate on the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A soft coral colony grows on a reef dropoff in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A species of Pirania, a primitive sponge that populated the ocean floors 505 million
A species of Pirania, a primitive sponge that populated the ocean floors about 505 million years ago. The stems were hollow with bunches of long spicules attached to them

Opabinia regalis from the Middle Cambrian seas
Opabinia is a small predator of Cambrian seas and hunted worms and soft bodied prey with its proboscis

Meganeura insect from the Carboniferous Period
Meganeura was an insect dragonfly that lived in the Carboniferous Period of France and England

Group of Portuguese Man O War
The Portuguese Man O War is a dangerous jellyfish which stings its prey with poisonous tentacles

Species of the genus Dinomischus populate the ocean floor 505 million years ago
Resembling modern flowers, species of the genus Dinomischus populate the ocean floor about 505 million years ago. About four inches tall

Animals and floral life from the Burgess Shale formation of the Cambrian period
Animals and floral life from the Cambrian period about 500 million years ago from the Burgess Shale formation in Canada. Visible are Anomalocaris, Opabinia, trilobites, stromatolites, and anemones

Waptia is an extinct arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada
Waptia fieldensis is an extinct arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada

A large Meganeura dragonfly from the Carboniferous period
Meganeura was a large carnivorous dragonfly that lived in Europe during the Carboniferous Period

Pterygotus sea scorpion from the Paleozoic Era
Pterygotus was a predatory sea scorpion that lived all over the world from the Silurian to Devonian Eras

Anomalocaris sneaks up on a Trilobite in Cambrian seas
Anomalocaris, an invertebrate predator of Cambrian seas, sneaks up on a Trilobite, his favorite prey among Stromatolites

Portuguese Man o War swarm over the surface of a Cambrian ocean 500 million years ago. During the Cambrian period the Earths oceans were teaming with life

Anomalocaris is an arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada
Anomalocaris canadensis is an arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada

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"Invertebrates: A Diverse World of Wonders" Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, showcases its vibrant colors and intricate patterns in flight. Witness the fascinating symbiotic relationship between a Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) and its parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), clinging onto its host for survival. Delve into the world of entomology specimens, where meticulously preserved insects reveal their beauty under careful examination. Behold the majestic presence of a giant octopus, an intelligent creature that roams the depths of our oceans with grace and mystery. Through a Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM), explore the astonishing details of a praying mantis at 30x magnification, revealing its intricate features like never before. "The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters" - an intriguing American cartoon from 1882 depicting England as an imperialistic octopus greedily grabbing land across continents. Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) bask in the gentle morning light at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK, creating a breathtaking sight to behold. The Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) spreads its wings wide open, showcasing its striking coloration against nature's canvas. Meet Chrysina limbata, the silver chafer beetle adorned with shimmering hues that catch sunlight and captivate onlookers' attention. Witness the mesmerizing spectacle of male Leach's sea star (Leiaster leachi) broadcast spawning as it releases streams of sperm from its arms underwater—a captivating moment captured by Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 winner in the Underwater category. Dive into Croatia's Adriatic Sea to encounter Janolus cristatus—a stunning nudibranch species—gracefully gliding through the waters of Vela Luka, Korcula Island.