Protista Collection

Pressed seaweed specimens C016 / 6127
Pressed seaweed specimens collected by women living in Jersey during the 1850s and 1860s

Dictyota dichotoma
Cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, one of the first natural history photographers. From British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, 1853. Date: 1853

Illustration shows hummingbirds. Trochilidae. - Kolibris, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Diatom, SEM
Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Stephanopyxis sp. diatom. Diatoms are single-celled photosynthetic algae, of which there are about 100, 000 species

Diatom, SEM
Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Triceratium morlandii diatom. Diatoms are single-celled photosynthetic algae, of which there are about 100, 000 species

Fucus bulbosus, kelp
Plate 161 from Fuci, or coloured figures and descriptions of the Plants referred by botanists to the genus Fucus (1808-1819), Volume III, by Mary Dawson Turner

Illustration shows liverworts. Hepaticae. - Lebermoose, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Fucus radiatus, kelp

Plasmodium sp. malarial parasite
Scanning electron microscope image of a malarial protozoal parasite. The parasite requires the anopheles mosquito to complete its life cycle

Acanthophracta, radiolarians
Coloured lithograph by Ernst Haeckel from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899-1904. Date: 1904

Foraminifera, SEM
Foraminifera. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a selection of foraminiferans, including Oolina hexagona (bottom right) and a number of Lagena sp

Coelosphaeridium, calcareous alga

Globorotalia scitula, foraminifera fossil
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a fossilised planktonic species of foraminifera

Diatoms
Selected slide of a group of fossil diatoms collected from Bori, Hungary in September 1895 and viewed under the light microscipe using differential interfereance contrast

Foraminifer model
Model of typical nummulitic foraminfer after Zittel

Bulimina
Plate 53 from Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873-1876. Zoology Vol. 9. Foraminifera Plates, 1884 by C. Wyville Thomson

Algae

DDE-90027934
Western sandpiper, Calidris mauri, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Chondrus crispus
Cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, one of the first natural history photographers. From British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, 1853. Date: 1853

Amphiroa orbignyana, coralline red algae
Amphiroa algae specimen collected by Charles Darwin, held in Sir William Hookers private collection of preserved plant and algal specimens, Herbarium Hookeranium

Amoeba proteus, amoebae
A glass model of amoebae, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Emiliania huxleyi coccolithophores collected from a bloom in the SW Approaches to the English Channel in June 2004. Date: 2004

Funnel shaped, curly, bright green leaves of Ulva sp. Sea Lettuce

Pressed seaweed book full of mounted seaweeds collected by women living in Jersey during the 1850s and 1860s

Radiolaria models
Models of two radiolaria made in papier mache by Vaclav Fric

Nummulites gizehensis, nummulites
These fossils are embedded in Eocene limestone from 2km north-east of Gizeh, west of Cairo. Nummulites were single celled animals that lived on the sea bed

Foraminifer
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a foraminifer - a single celled organism

Coccolith
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a Folkestone chalk surface with Cretaceous coccoliths (x2500 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Dorataspis diodon, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Aulacantha scolymantha, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Oscillatoria, light microscope view of cyanobacteria

Lycogala epidendrum, Wolfs Milk
Watercolour on paper, c.1838 by Anna Russell (nee Worsley) (1807-1876). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1838

Actinomma asteracanthion, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Eucyrtidium cranoides, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Actinophrys sol, heliozoan
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Heliosphaera actinota, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Eucecryphalus schultzei, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Spongosphaera streptacantha, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Aulosphaera elegantissima, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Difflugia pyriformis, amoebae
A glass model of amoebae, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Syracosphaera anthos
Coccosphere from the Western Mediterranean. False coloured to show the shell is formed of inner and outer layers of coccoliths with very different structure

Red Aspen Bolete, Leccinum aurantiacum, two red capped mushrooms, front view

Illustration, cladina rangiferina, Reindeer Lichen

Illustration shows marine animals. Spirobranchia. - Spiralkiemer, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows marine mollusks. Nudibranchia. - Nacktkiemen-Schnecken, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration shows marine animals. Acanthometra. - Stachelstrahlinge, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher

Illustration shows marine animals. Cystoidea. - Beutelsterne, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Protista: From Pressed Seaweed Specimens to Microscopic Wonders" In this captivating journey through the diverse realm of protista, we encounter a fascinating array of organisms. The pressed seaweed specimens C016 / 6127 reveal intricate patterns and textures that hint at the hidden beauty within. Diatoms, as seen under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), showcase their mesmerizing geometric shapes and delicate structures. Dictyota dichotoma, a brown algae commonly known as mermaid's fan, unveils its elegant fronds swaying in underwater currents. Illustrations depicting hummingbirds from the Trochilidae family remind us of the interconnectedness between these avian wonders and protists. These tiny creatures rely on nectar produced by flowering plants like Fucus bulbosus, a type of kelp found along coastal regions. Another diatom specimen captured under SEM reveals its intricate details, highlighting nature's artistry at microscopic scales. Fucus radiatus, another species of kelp with branching thalli resembling miniature forests beneath the waves, showcases its resilience in harsh marine environments. Moving beyond seaweeds and birds, illustrations introduce us to liverworts from the Hepaticae family - primitive land-dwelling plants that share an ancient lineage with protists. Their unique reproductive strategies have allowed them to thrive for millions of years. However, not all protists are benign or beneficial; some can cause harm. Plasmodium sp. , a malarial parasite transmitted by mosquitoes, serves as a stark reminder of how these microorganisms can impact human health. Radiolarians belonging to Acanthophracta group astonish with their intricate skeletal structures made up of silica shells. Coelosphaeridium presents yet another marvel – calcareous alga adorned with ornate patterns reminiscent of stained glass windows. Throughout this exploration into the world of protista, diatoms emerge as prominent protagonists.