Sessile Collection (page 7)

Jellyfish life cycle, artwork. At bottom right are a sperm (with tail) and egg (round). The sperm fertilises the egg to produce a planula, a small larva covered in cilia

Jellyfish body forms, artwork. At left is the polyp body form, which arises from sexual reproduction. It is a sessile stage, attached to the seabed or another surface

Giant barrel sponge (Xestopongia testudinaria, centre) on a coral reef. Photographed off Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Sponge on coral. Sponge (red) attached to black coral (order Antipatharia, white). Photographed oof Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Acorn barnacle (Balanus balanus). This barnacle is found at depths of up to 60 metres. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Coral. Close-up of the coralTubastrea sp. Corals consist of colonies of individual animals called polyps. The polyps are simple creatures, with a ring of tentacles leading to a gullet

Tube sponges. Large tube sponges growing on a reef wall. Photographed off Ambon, Indonesia

Sponges on coral reef. Barrel sponges (Xestopongia sp.) and leather corals growing on a reef. Photographed off Misool, West Papua, Indonesia

Giant frogfish on a large sponge
Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersonii) on a large sponge. Frogfish are ambush predators that rely on camouflage to remain undetected by their prey

Butterflyfish inside a barrel sponge
Butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae) inside a barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.). Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Feather star and barrel sponge. Feather star, or crinoid, growing at the mouth of a barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.). Photographed off Komodo National Park, Komodo, Indonesia

Barrel sponge. Large barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.) growing on a reef. Photographed off Bali, Indonesia

Tube sponge growing on a reef. Photographed off Komodo National Park, Komodo, Indonesia

Painters palette (Anthurium andreanum)
Painters palette plants (Anthurium andraeanum). This perennial produces a small spike (spadix) that bears attached (sessile) flowers. The spike is surrounded and protected by a modified leaf (spathe)

Colony of ascidians or sea squirts, Didemnum molle, Monkey beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
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Painters palette (Anthurium andraeanum)
Painters palette ( Anthurium andraeanum ). Thisperennial produces a small spike (spadix) thatbears attached (sessile) flowers. The spike issurrounded and protected by a modified leaf(spathe)

Painters palette (Anthurium andraeanum). This perennial produces a small spike (spadix) that bears attached (sessile) flowers. The spike is surrounded and protected by a modified leaf (spathe)

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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.