Invertebrates Collection (page 6)

Coral (Euphyllia ancora) polyps brown and green. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Polyps of cushion coral (Galaxea fascicularis) Maldives, Indian Ocean

Jersey tiger moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) large numbers resting on trunk of Sweetgum tree (Liquidambar orientalis) in the Petaloudes Valley, Rhodes island, Greece, August 2011

Gorgonian Seafan Coral (Gorgonacea) polyps open to feed at night. South China Sea, Sipadan Island, Borneo

Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) male with wings open showing eyespots on lichen covered twig, Captive, UK, April

Bullseye / Io moth (Automeris io) showing eye spot markings on wings during deimatic display to deter predators, photographed on a white background, originating from North and Central America

Indian moon / Indian luna moth (Actias selene) head-on view showing feather-like antennae. Captive

Deaths head hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos). Captive bred in the UK

Madagascar moon / Comet moth (Argema mittrei) beside coccoon, captive, Madagascar

Slipper limpet (Crepidula fornicata) invasive species, Jersey, British Channel Islands, June 2015

Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Mouth of Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) swimming profile, Channel Islands, UK July

Ormer (Haliotis tuberculata). Channel Islands, UK, August

Boring Sponge (Cliona celata). Channel Islands, UK, May

Spiny spider crab {Maja squinado} on seabed, Channel Islands, UK

Gorgonian / Sea whip coral (Ellisella ceratophyta) with Ring tailed cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) swimming in front, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp). Egypt, Red Sea

Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers
Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Feather duster worm (Sabellidae) Rinca, Indonesia

Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). The tentacles are usually a dull brown, but this anemone is partially bleached and has lost most of the endosymbiotic zooxanthellae

Leather Coral (Sinularia flexibilis). Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) with Anemone fish within tentacles, Indonesia. Indo-Pacific

Broadclub cuttlefish hunting technique - mesmorises fish by pulsating colour along body

Crown of thorns starfish {Acanthaster planci} Andaman Sea, Thailand

Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadmans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Worker Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen sac on back leg

UK Ladybird species, native and invasive, from left to right: Seven-Spot (Coccinella 7-punctata), Harlequin (Harmonia axyridis), Harlequin morph, Two-Spot (Adalia bipunctata)

Leafcutter ant (Atta sp) carrying leaf along branch, Amazonian Rainforest, Yavari Valley, Loreto, Peru

Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August

Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) on Speedwell flowers, Annagarriff Wood NNR, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, May

American moon moth (Actias luna) male, North America

Ammonite fossil on beach, Charmouth, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, November 2004

RF - Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) growing on sea bed. West Papua, Indonesia
RF - Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) growing on sea bed. West Papua, Indonesia

Lions mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) swept in current over a bed of eel grass, along the Eastern shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, July

Necklace seastar (Fromia monilis) on Sea cucumber (Bohadaschia argus) Yap, Micronesia

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) in translucent egg casing on the reef, Philippines, Asia

Three spot damselfish (Dascyllus trimaculatus) with Sea anemone home, Yap, Micronesia

Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with eggs in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Yap, Micronesia

Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp. ), Triton Bay, near Kaimana, West Papua
Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp.), Triton Bay, near Kaimana, West Papua, Indonesia

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) between clam shell halves. Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Pearlfish (Carapus acus) in anus of Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis). These species have a commensal relationship, with the fish living in the gut of the sea cucumber. Catalonia, Spain

Sea butterfly (Peraclis bispinosa) captive deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde

Glass octopus (Vitreledonella richardi). deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) cannibalising another squid of the same species at night off Loreto, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico, East Pacific Ocean

Giraffe Necked Weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) male on leaf of Dichaetanthera cordifolia. Tropical rainforest, Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

Click beetle (Pyrophorus sp) showing orange bioluminescence, Costa Rica

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"Invertebrates: A Fascinating World of Diversity and Adaptation" From the intricate honeycombs built by diligent honey bees to the captivating sight of a lobster's inner workings revealed through an X-ray, invertebrates never cease to amaze us. The Red Admiral butterfly gracefully displays its vibrant wings, showcasing nature's artistic brilliance. Meanwhile, under the lens of a scanning electron microscope, calcareous phytoplankton reveal their delicate beauty as they float effortlessly in the vast ocean. In Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, a male Leach's sea star steals the spotlight as it engages in broadcast spawning - an awe-inspiring phenomenon where streams of sperm are released from its arms into the water. This mesmerizing moment captured by a talented wildlife photographer earned them recognition as the winner in the Underwater category at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022. Venturing into Croatian waters along Korcula Island in the Adriatic Sea reveals another enchanting creature - a Nudibranch known as Janolus cristatus. Its vibrant colors and graceful movements make it a true gem beneath the waves. A sea green swallowtail butterfly flutters elegantly across meadows and gardens while fruit flies unveil their intricate structures when observed under high-resolution SEM imaging techniques. Delving deep into Earth's history brings us face-to-face with ancient wonders like trilobite fossils that offer glimpses into prehistoric times. These extinct arthropods remind us of our planet's rich evolutionary past. Witnessing an ocellate octopus swimming up from the depths is like witnessing magic unfold before our eyes. Its ethereal appearance leaves us captivated by nature's ability to create such extraordinary creatures. Lastly, we encounter a painted lady butterfly whose delicate patterns adorn fields with splashes of color and gracefulness. And even within microscopic realms lies astonishing complexity; for instance, observing dog tapeworm heads through SEM reveals the intricate structures that allow these parasites to thrive.