Magnification Collection (page 6)

Exteme close-up of the mouth of a crinoid feather star, Papua New Guinea

A Thecacera nudibranch crawls across the seafloor
A rare, undescribed nudibranch (Thecacera sp.) crawls across the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Close-up view of an individual coral polyp captured at 3X life size, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Gymnodoris ceylonica nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

1 cm yellow tube polyp with a small macroscopic Isopod feeding on it
1 cm yellow tube polyp captured at 4.5x life size with what appears to be a small macroscopic Isopod feeding on it, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A tiny shrimp lives on a pin cushion sea star on a reef in Indonesia

A mushroom coral grows on a reef in Indonesia
A mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) grows on a reef in Indonesia. This family of corals does not fuse to the seafloor. They live independently and can be moved about

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

Pygmy Seahorse, Indonesia

Phyllidia ocellata nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Detailed close-up view of soft coral polyps, Fiji

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

A pair of hyperiid amphipod, Southern Ocean, Antarctica
A pair of hyperiid amphipod (Hyperia macrocephala), Southern Ocean, Antarctica

Extreme close-up of a crust anemone, Papua New Guinea

Close-up of soft coral revealing the spicules that give stability to its form, Papua New Guinea

A pair of white striped cleaner shrimp, Bali, Indonesia
A pair of white striped cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Purple variety of skeleton shrimp, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Purple variety of skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp.) Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Crinoid squat lobster on crinoid feather star, Bali, Indonesia
Crinoid squat lobster (Allogalathea elegans), frontal view on crinoid feather star, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Detail of an encrusting sponge growing on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of an encrusting sponge growing on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Risbecia tryoni nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Anemonefish eggs develop on the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Extreme close-up of soft coral on a Fijian reef

Soft coral polyps feeding, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Large whip goby on orange and blue whip coral, Bali
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus), on orange and blue whip coral, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Detail of the eye of a porcupinefish as it swims on a reef in Indonesia

Close-up of a yellow Christmas tree worm
Yellow Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Close-up view of Sergeant Major fish eggs
Sergeant Major fish eggs captured at 3x life size, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Coral polyps wait for plankton on a reef
Coral polyps (Galaxea sp.) wait for plankton on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Detail of a large coral polyp in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Red tree coral on a Fijian reef

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

A pair of mushroom coral shrimp on pink mushroom coral
A pair of mushroom coral shrimp (Periclimenes Kororensis) on pink mushroom coral, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Close-up view of a ladybug amphipod, Cyproidea species
Ladybug amphipod, Cyproidea species, side view, taken at Cannibal Rock, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Detail of anchor coral tentacles growing on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of anchor coral tentacles (Euphyllia sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity

Yellow-Ridged Ceratosoma nudibranch
Yellow-Ridged Ceratosoma (Ceratosoma flavicostatum) nudibranch, head on view, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Gorgonain fan with polyps out feeding, Papua New Guinea

Small blenny in brain coral, Curacao

A pair of Risbecia tryoni nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Chromodoris kuniei nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Detail of the polyps of a reef-building coral growing in Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Detailed view of yellow tube coral (Tubastrea) polyps with parasites, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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

A nudibranch crawls across the seafloor
A nudibranch (Glossodoris rufomarginatus) crawls across the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Small hermit crab living in an abandoned coral polyp hole, Fiji

A saltwater shrimp living on bubble coral in Lembeh Strait
An almost invisible shrimp (Vir philippinensis) lives among the bulbous tentacles of a bubble coral on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity

Cup coral polyps hang under a ledge on a reef in Fiji

Close-up image of a yellow crinoid on a Fijian reef

Close-up of a whip coral goby, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

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Magnification: Revealing the Hidden World From the intricate patterns of a snowflake to the delicate structure of a human cell, magnification allows us to explore and unravel the mysteries of our world. Peering through the lens, we uncover secrets that would otherwise remain unseen. Take for instance Crysotile asbestos, its fibrous nature exposed under intense magnification, reminding us of its hidden dangers lurking within. In medical illustrations, an appendix with appendicitis comes alive as we zoom in closer. The inflamed tissues become vividly apparent, highlighting the urgency for surgical intervention. Moving deeper into our bodies, we discover the liver - a complex organ responsible for countless vital functions. Under magnification, its intricate network of cells and blood vessels reveals itself like an elaborate cityscape bustling with activity. But it's not just within ourselves that magnification unveils wonders; it extends beyond to nature's realm. A dandelion's fruiting head transforms into a mesmerizing display when observed up close – each tiny seed ready to embark on its own journey through wind and time. Fractals captivate our imagination as well – from Julia fractals with their infinite complexity to Mandelbrot fractals' self-repeating patterns. These mathematical marvels remind us of nature's innate ability to create beauty even in abstract forms. Anton van Leeuwenhoek revolutionized science by observing animalcules through his microscope in 1795. His discoveries opened up new frontiers in microbiology and forever changed our understanding of life at microscopic levels. Even seemingly ordinary creatures like snails hold surprises when examined closely; their teeth reveal intricate structures designed for efficient feeding and survival. Ponds teem with life too - water fleas gracefully glide alongside green algae like Volvox aureus. Magnified images transport us into this miniature ecosystem where every organism plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and harmony. And finally, we come full circle with snowflakes.