Ostracod Collection

Bioluminescent Sea-fireflies (Vargula hilgendorfii) producing a bright blue light. The light is produced by mixing two chemicals together in the presence of oxygen

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Indonesia, Komodo National Park. Close-up of ostracods on sea cucumber. Date: 29/10/2009

Jurassic fossils, wood engravings, published in 1876
Jurassic fossils: Hemicidaris crenularis, Cypris leguminella, Cypris tuberculata, Cypris gibbosa, Ammonites Humphriesianus, Cidaris florigemma (barb), Thecosmilia annularis

Illustration of Sea Shrimp (Ostracod)

Ostracod (Ostracoda sp. ) adult, on sand at night, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April
Ostracod (Ostracoda sp.) adult, on sand at night, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Foraminifera and ostracods models
Bees wax models of foraminifera and ostracods made by Clive Sheppard for an exhibition in the Invertebrates Gallery, at the Natural History Museum, London

Ostracods
Small arthropods with two valves. These examples are Jurassic in age

Ostracod
Scanning electron microscope image of an ostracod, an arthropod where the body is enclosed in a carapace (x 220)

British reedbed wildlife
British reedbed ecosystem, artwork. Birds shown include a hobby (foreground), a marsh harrier (top, left), and several swallows (top, centre)

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Discover the enchanting world of ostracods, also known as sea shrimp or mussel shrimp. These tiny crustaceans, as seen in the bioluminescent Vargula hilgendorfii (DDE-90024913), illuminate the deep sea with a bright blue glow. Delve into their ancient history, with Jurassic fossils depicted in wood engravings published in 1876. Explore modern-day habitats, such as Indonesia's Komodo National Park, where ostracods cling to sea cucumbers. Marvel at their intricate shells, illustrated in detail, and observe their adult forms, like the Ostracoda sp. Found on the sand at night in Seraya, Bali. Don't forget the microscopic cousins of ostracods, the foraminifera, which share similar ecological roles. Embrace the beauty and diversity of these fascinating creatures, essential components of various ecosystems, from the British reedbeds to the depths of the ocean.