Sessile Collection (page 5)

A diver approaches a gorgonian sea fan, Indonesia
A diver approaches a gorgonian sea fan through Boo Windows, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Gorgonian sea fan attached to a leg under Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat
Gorgonian sea fan attached to a leg under Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Red whip coral sea fan with diver, Papua New Guinea
Red whip coral sea fan (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A crinoid on a bright red sea fan, Solomon Islands
A crinoid on a bright red sea fan with diver in the background, Solomon Islands

Plumose anemone in Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington

Soft corals and gorgonian sea fans adorn a reef in Fiji
Beautiful soft corals and gorgonian sea fans adorn the walls and ceiling of a reef in Fiji

Colorful crinoids and soft corals adorn a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful soft corals adorn the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat
Colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red soft coral with crinoid, Papua New Guinea
Red soft coral (Dendronephthya sp) with crinoid in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A massive barrel sponge grows on a reef near Alor, Indonesia
A massive barrel sponge grows on a beautiful reef near Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Plumose anemone and lingcod fish in Puget Sound, Seattle, Washington

Close-up view of the underside of a Hawksbill sea turtle with barnacles
Close-up view of the underside of a Hawksbill sea turtle, complete with barnacles, on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A diver peers through a coral encrusted archway, Papua New Guinea
A diver peers through a coral encrusted archway, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A red sea fan with crinoid feather stars, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with crinoid feather stars, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver in the distance shining his torch onto brightly colored forests of soft coral
Diver in the distance shining his torch onto brightly colored forests of yellow, orange and pink soft coral, Cebu, Philippines

A beautiful tunicate grows on a reef in Indonesia.This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Pair of orange gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid star with sunlight shining through, Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

A dead table coral, now covered in healthy soft corals, taken at Neptune Fan Sea, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red bigeye fish and sea fan in an underwater cave, Mauritius

A massive barrel sponge grows on a healthy coral reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Brightly colored soft coral, Dibba, Oman
Brightly colored fuschia, red and grey soft coral against black and green water, Dibba, Oman

The Salvador Dali sponge with intricate swirling surface pattern, Indonesia
A diver looks on at the Salvador Dali sponge (Petrosia lignosa) which only grows with this intricate swirling surface pattern in Gorontalo waters, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bright orange sponge with diver and torch, Papua New Guinea
Bright orange sponge with diver and torch, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A colorful set of gorgonians on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea
A colorful set of gorgonians, reef-building corals, and other invertebrates grow on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea

A large barrel sponge covered with crinoids in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Red sea fan and soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

SESSILE TRILLIUM, 1787. Copper engraving from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1787

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Fungi - Geastrum sessile (Geastrum sessile) Date:

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Fringed / Sessile Earthstar Fungus - fruiting bodies Hessen, Germany (Geastrum fimbriatum) Date:

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Fringed / Sessile Earthstar Fungus - fruiting bodies Hessen, Germany (Geastrum fimbriatum) Date:

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Coppiced Sessile Oaks (Quercus petraea) Date:

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Ancient Sessile Oak pollards (Quercus petraea) Date:

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Ancient Sessile Oak pollards (Quercus petraea) Date:

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Sessile Oak Forest / Cornish Oak / Durmast Oak (Quercus petraea / Quercus sessiliflora) Date:

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Sessile Oak Forest / Cornish Oak / Durmast Oak (Quercus petraea / Quercus sessiliflora) Date:

Calcareous Tubeworm (Serpula vermicularis) calcareous tube on rock with Sessile Barnacles (Verruca stroemia), exposed at low tide, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, March

Mussel glue threads, SEM
Mussel glue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the byssus (glue threads) of a common mussel (Mytilus edulis)

Barnacle glue, SEM
Barnacle glue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the byssus (glue threads) of an acorn barnacle (Elminius modestus)

Acorn barnacles, SEM
Acorn barnacles. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of three acorn barnacles (Elminius modestus) attached to a rock

Gorgonian coral, artwork C016 / 5570
Gorgonian coral. Watercolour of Gorgonian coral (subclass Octocorallia) by Sarah Stone (circa 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Gorgonian coral, artwork C016 / 5569
Gorgonian coral. Watercolour of Gorgonian coral (subclass Octocorallia) by Sarah Stone (circa 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Sea fan coral C013 / 9774
Sea fan coral. Close-up of a collected sea fan coral specimen. Sea fans are colonies of tiny coral organisms (polyps) that build hard structures around themselves for protection and support

Natural sponge, SEM
Natural sponge. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the branching structure of the body of a natural sponge (phylum porifera)

Discodermid sponge
Discodermia lives a sessile life on the seabed around North America and the Caribbean

Plants / Trillium Cuneatum
Or T. Sessile Trinity Flower, or Wake Robin, or Wood Lily Date: 1796

Anemone tentacles uncoiled and active at night. An anemone is a sessile (anchored) invertebrate found in the sea. It uses its tentacles to sting fish and other marine prey

Sea pens (Virgularia sp.). The sea pen is a colonial organism related to sea feathers. Photographed in Bali, Indonesia

Sponge releasing sperm. Unidentified sponge (phylum Porifera) releasing sperm (white) into the water. These male sex cells (spermatozoa) will be taken into the tissues of nearby sponges

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"Sessile: Exploring the Beauty of Immobility" Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire - a serene forest where sessile oaks stand tall, rooted in their ancient wisdom. Quercus petraea, commonly known as sessile oak, graces the woodlands with its majestic presence and provides shelter for countless creatures. Delicate and enchanting, the toadshade or sessile trillium (Trillium sessile) blooms gracefully amidst the woodland floor of Brocton Coppice. Discovering the hidden wonders of nature - behold the exquisite Sessile-leaved bean caper (Zygophyllum sessilifolium), a plant that thrives in arid landscapes. The resilience of nature shines through as sessile oaks (Quercus petraea) withstand time's passage while nurturing life within their branches. Dive into an underwater paradise as a diver approaches soft corals in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia - witnessing firsthand how these mesmerizing organisms remain immobile yet vibrant. In the depths of Atlantic Ocean lies a sea anemone firmly attached to the sea floor - showcasing its captivating beauty while remaining steadfastly anchored. Explore Fiji's marine wonderland adorned with sea whips and soft coral formations that sway gently with ocean currents - reminding us that stillness can be breathtaking too. Immerse yourself in Fiji's aquatic realm where stunning sea fans create an ethereal backdrop against crystal-clear waters; marvel at their intricate designs born from stillness itself. Journey to Caribbean seas where a diverse reef comes alive with colorful gorgonians resembling delicate fans - proving that even without mobility, splendor knows no bounds.