Paradoxus Collection

Duck-billed platypus 1, Ornithorhynchus anatinus, skull 2, and meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudonius
FLO4574576 Duck-billed platypus 1, Ornithorhynchus anatinus, skull 2, and meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudonius, awake 1 and hibernating 2

Hexocorallia stony coral skeletons: Lophelia prolifera, Leptocyathus elegans, Caryophyllia cylindrica, Balanophyllia floridana, Polymyces fragilis, Stephanophyllia elegans, Caryophyllia paradoxus

Beetle varieties
Dorysthenes paradoxus 1, Macrodontia cervicornis, vulnerable 2, Elateropsis lineatus 3 and Prionus versicolor 4. Beetles, Priones

Curtis British Entomology Plate 19
Coleoptera: Rhipiphorus paradoxus = Metoecus paradoxus (Wasps? Nest Beetle) [Plant: Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)] Date: 1824-39

Pallas Sand-Grouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) in the Zoological Societys Gardens, Regents Park (engraving)
1612944 Pallas Sand-Grouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) in the Zoological Societys Gardens, Regents Park (engraving) by Coleman

Pallas's Sandgrouses (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) at a drinking pool in Kazachstan, Syrrhaptes paradoxus, Kazakhstan

Pair of Pallas's Sandgrouses (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) at a drinking pool in Kazachstan, Syrrhaptes paradoxus, Kazakhstan

Picture No. 11674886
Ornate Ghost Pipefish Transparent Juvenile. Date:

Picture No. 11091843
Ornate Ghostpipefish Date:

Picture No. 11072698
Ornate Ghostpipefish Angel's Window dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Ornate Ghostpipefish

Brachiopods - Actinoconchus: Shell of the brachiopod Actinoconchus paradoxus McCoy, which lived attached to hard substrates by a short pedicle

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"Paradoxus: Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Nature's Contradictions" Step into the mesmerizing realm of paradoxus, where nature defies expectations and astonishes with its contradictions. From the intricate Hexocorallia stony coral skeletons that resemble delicate works of art to the bewildering diversity of beetle varieties, this is a world that challenges our understanding. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 19, we encounter an exquisite engraving showcasing the captivating beauty of beetles. Their vibrant colors and intricate patterns leave us in awe, reminding us that even within a single species, paradoxes can arise. The Pallas Sand-Grouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) at Zoological Society's Gardens in Regents Park enchants visitors with its unique appearance. With its striking plumage and enigmatic gaze, it embodies both fragility and strength—a true embodiment of paradoxus. Venturing further into this magical underwater world reveals another astonishing contradiction—the duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). This extraordinary creature combines features from various animals—beak like a bird, fur like a mammal—and leaves scientists puzzled by its evolutionary path. Witnessing Pallas's Sandgrouses (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) gathering at drinking pools in Kazakhstan evokes wonderment. These birds thrive in harsh desert environments yet display remarkable elegance as they quench their thirst—an unexpected harmony between resilience and grace. A pair of Pallas's Sandgrouses (Syrrhaptes paradoxus) stands side by side at a Kazakhstani drinking pool—a symbol of unity amidst adversity. In contrast, observing a female sandgrouse indulging in her own momentary solitude highlights how individuality coexists within collective existence. As we delve deeper into these enigmas presented by nature itself, one thing becomes clear: Paradoxes are not mere contradictions but rather gateways to a deeper understanding.