Polyps Collection

Picture No. 11676238
Branching Frogspawn Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

Coral polyp. - Night. Feeding on polychat worm, Coral polyps are carnivours
VT-8376 Coral polyp. - Night. Feeding on polychat worm, Coral polyps are carnivours. They feed on other animals Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef

Coral Polyp - feeding on a fish, night Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef. Australia
VT-8374 Coral Polyp - feeding on a fish, night Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef. Australia Tubastrea faulkneri Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coral polyps - Two polyps fighting over small fish, night. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
VT-8372 Coral polyps - Two polyps fighting over small fish, night. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia Tubastrea faulkneri Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal

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

Colourful multi-textured coral cluster

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Scuba diving at Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

Plate 16 Pegantha Narcomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615761 Plate 16 Pegantha Narcomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Plate 9 Maeandrina Hexacoralla from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615754 Plate 9 Maeandrina Hexacoralla from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. Concept image. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal Date: 25-Sep-19

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. Concept image. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal Date: 25-Sep-19

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. Concept image. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal Date: 25-Sep-19

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal organs that pr Date: 25-Sep-19

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus. The electric eel has three pairs of abdominal organs that pr Date: 25-Sep-19

Upside-down jellyfish and polyps
Upside-down jellyfish, Cassiopea frondosa 1, Melicertum species 2 and obelia polyp 3. Cassiopea frondescente, Melicerta perla, Obelia sferulina

Campanariae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999812 Campanariae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Polyp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999615 Polyp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Polyps, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109875 Polyps, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

Polyp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999616 Polyp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Fresh Water Polyps, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999282 Fresh Water Polyps, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Tubulariae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999775 Tubulariae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Sertulariae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999793 Sertulariae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

alcyonaria, animal, animals, anthozoa, aquatic, asia, asian, bali, cnidaria, coral
Polyps of Soft Coral (Alcyonaria sp.), Bali, Indian Ocean, Indonesia

Portuguese Man o War (Physalia physalis) with long, dangling, purple-blue tentacles

Picture No. 11676267
Soft Coral / Pulsing Coral / Pumping Coral / Waving Hand Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

Nudibranch, Fiji
An aeolid nudibranch (Caloria indica) photographed on hard coral polyps (Diploastrea heliopora) in Fiji at 50 feet; Fiji

Butterflyfish on a coral reef, Micronesia
A vibrant yellow butterflyfish on a coral reef; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Starfish on coral, Fiji
A seastar (Fromia sp.) on a red fan of gorgonian coral; Fiji

Whip Coral Goby, Philippines
A Whip coral goby (Bryaninops amplus) on whip coral (Junceella fragilis); Philippines

Brain coral, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the detail of Brain coral (Platygyra sinensis) during the day with the its polyps closed; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Tube coral at night, Fiji
A close look at one polyp of a colony of green tube coral (Tubastrea micrantha) feeding at night; Fiji Islands

Wire-Coral Goby
Wire-coral goby (Bryaninops yongei); Hawaii, United States of America

But The Little Mermaid Had No Need To Do This, For As The Mere Sight Of The Bright Liquid, Which Sparkled In Her Hand Like A Shining Star, They Drew Back In Terror

Picture No. 11676260
Torch Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

Picture No. 11676194
Cabbage Leather Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

Picture No. 11676187
Organ-pipe Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

Picture No. 11676166
Torch Coral from Indo-Pacific Ocean photographed in aquarium Date:

Picture No. 11674989
Divaricate Tree Coral with white polyps. Date:

Hydra budding, SEM
Hydra budding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Hydra sp. freshwater hydrozoan budding. Hydra commonly reproduce by budding - a form of asexual reproduction in which a new organism

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Hydra budding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Hydra viridis freshwater hydrozoan. Hydra viridis commonly reproduces by budding, as seen here

Hard coral (Favites sp.). Close-up of cirular polyps on hard coral. Photographed in Banda, Moluccas, Indonesia

The polyps of a foliaceous hard coral (Turbinaria sp). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
AUS-723 Polyps of a foliaceous hard coral Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Turbinaria sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

nobody, outdoors, night, one animal, nature, tropical climate, ocean and sea, underwater
Polyps of cup coral feeding at night

Mermaid / Octopus Rackham
The Polyps shrink back from the little mermaid in terror. Date: First published : 1836

Underwater scene depicting various animal species inhabiting coral reef

Finger-shaped clusters of Ritters Radianthus or Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica)

Picture No. 11676309
Table / Elkhorn / Staghorn Coral photographed in aquarium Date:

Picture No. 11676311
Zoanthid and Green Striped Mushroom Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Polyps: A Fascinating Glimpse into Coral's Carnivorous Nature" Delve into the mesmerizing realm of polyps, as captured in Picture No. 11676238. Here, a coral polyp is seen at night, feasting on a polychaete worm, showcasing their carnivorous tendencies. These incredible creatures are not mere passive organisms; they actively hunt and consume other animals to sustain themselves. The Great Barrier Reef off Heron Island in Australia serves as an enchanting backdrop for these captivating scenes. In another snapshot, we witness a coral polyp engrossed in devouring a fish under the cover of darkness - an astonishing sight that highlights their predatory prowess. However, competition arises even among these seemingly stationary beings. Two determined polyps engage in a fierce battle over a small fish during the nocturnal hours on Heron Island's reef. This intense struggle showcases both the resourcefulness and tenacity exhibited by these tiny yet mighty organisms. Venturing beyond Australian waters, we encounter Gorgonian Seafan Coral (Gorgonacea) polyps opening up to feed amidst the South China Sea's depths. The vibrant colors and intricate textures of this multi-textured coral cluster serve as testament to nature's artistic brilliance. To further appreciate the diversity within this group, let us turn our attention to Ernst Haeckel's illustrations from "Kunstformen der Natur" (Art Forms in Nature). Plate 16 introduces us to Pegantha Narcomedusae - ethereal jellyfish-like creatures with delicate tentacles floating gracefully through water columns. Plate 9 unveils Maeandrina Hexacoralla - stunning hexagonal-shaped corals adorned with elaborate patterns reminiscent of ornate mazes or labyrinths. These illustrations remind us that while photographs capture moments frozen in time, art allows us to explore fantastical interpretations of nature's wonders.