Spines Collection (page 7)

Short-beaked Echidna - Australia AU-1495
PPC-20130 Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater - Sniffing ground Active by day and night. Australia Tachyglossus Aculeatus D. Parer & E

Hedgehog - rolled up
ME-2404 Hedgehog - rolled up Erinaceus europaeus Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Spiny Forest after sunset - Berenty Private Reserve - Southern Madagascar
MAR-1283 Spiny Forest after sunset Berenty Private Reserve - Southern Madagascar Alluaudia procera Didiereaceae Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Alluaudia spiny plant - Spiny Forest - Berenty Private Reserve - Southern Madagascar
MAR-1280 Alluaudia spiny plant Spiny Forest - Berenty Private Reserve - Southern Madagascar Alluaudia procera Fam: Didiereaceae Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Antenna Burrfish - tropical Atlantic reefs
PM-10736 Antenna Burrfish tropical Atlantic reefs Chilomycterus antennatus Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Short-beaked Echidna / Spiny Anteater - mother & young foraging AU 456
PPC-20018 Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater - Mother & young foraging Distribution: Australia, Tasmania and SE New Guinea Tachyglossus aculeatus D

Alluaudia spiny plant - Spiny Forest - Berenty Private Reserve - Southern Madagascar
MAR-1278 Alluaudia spiny plant Spiny Forest - Berenty Private Reserve - Southern Madagascar Alluaudia procera Fam: Didiereaceae Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Antenna Burrfish - Tropical reefs - Atlantic
PM-10714 Antenna Burrfish Tropical reefs - Atlantic Chilomycterus antennatus Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Striped Catfish - Indo Pacific
VT-7823 Striped Catfish Indo Pacific Plotosus lineatus Valerie & Ron Taylor contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Striped Catfish
VT-6369 STRIPED CAT FISH - venomous Plotosus lineatus Valerie & Ron Taylor contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fossil: Trilobite Ceratarges size: body: 45 mm; total: 72 mm Devonian Morocco
FG-dz-255 Fossil: Trilobite Ceratarges Morocco size: body: 45 mm; total: 72 mm Devonian Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Porcupine - in defensive posture
CLA-59 Porcupine - in defensive posture Erethizon corsatum Mary Clay contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hedgehog JLM 261 Erinaceus europoeus © J. L. Mason / ARDEA LONDON
JLM-261 HEDGEHOG CURLED IN BALL Erinaceus europoeus John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Purple Sea Urchin
JLM-6181 PURPLE SEA URCHIN Strongylocentrotus purpuratus John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Crown-of-thorns Starfish
KA-51 CROWN-OF-THORNS STARFISH Acanthaster planci Kurt Amsler contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Striped Catfish - ventral view
KEL-876 Striped Catfish - ventral view Venom-filled spines Plotosus lineatus Ken Lucas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Woolly thistle (Cirsium eriophorum) flowerbud, chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis), Limpopo, South Africa, Africa

Cacti (Opuntia erinacea) A ground covering cacti

Cactus - Prickly Pear (Opuntia insularis) Flower and fruit - Isabela, Galapagos

Cactus - Prickly Pear (Opuntia echios) Showing spiny pads - South Plaza, Galapagos

Sweet or Spanish Chestnut with fruit bunches protected by green outer cupule with branched radiating spines

Tailless Whip Scorpion (Heterophrynus sp. ) adult, waiting for prey on trunk of spiny tree
Tailless Whip Scorpion (Heterophrynus sp.) adult, waiting for prey on trunk of spiny tree, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus) adult, close-up of head, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, with porcupine quill stuck in side, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Woodlouse head, SEM
Spiky woodlouse head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a spiky woodlouse (Laureola atlantica). The two small eyes (grey) and the sensory antennae (lower left and lower right)

Discarded edible sea urchin. Discarded empty shell, or test, of an edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus). A seagull has dropped the sea urchin on a rock and then eaten its soft innards

Sea urchins (Astropyga radiata). Sea urchins are echinoderms, relatives of the starfish. They possess a rigid body covered in numerous movable venomous spines, which protect them from predators

Red sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus) amongst purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) in a tide pool at low tide

Fire urchin spines. Close-up of the spines of a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium), a type of sea urchin. Each spine is tipped with a poison-filled sac (white), used in defence against predators

Starfish and marine molluscs
Starfish and marine mollusc shells, coloured X- ray

Banded sea urchin (Echinothrix calamaris). The sea urchin is an echinoderm, a relative of the star fish. Its exoskeleton shell, or test, is covered in spines that protect it from predators

Red sea urchin (Astropyga radiata). Photographed in Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

False fire urchin (Astropyga radiata). The sea urchin an echinoderm, a relative of the star fish. Its exoskeleton shell, or test, is covered in spines that protect it from predators

Crown-of-thorns starfish skeleton, X-ray
Crown-of-thorns starfish skeleton. Coloured X-ray of the crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci). This starfish lives on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region

Flower urchin (Toxopneustes pileolus). This sea urchin is very poisonous and lethal to humans. Sea urchins feed mainly on algae, but will also eat invertebrates such as mussels

Squirrel flea, SEM
Squirrel flea (Orchopeas howardi howardi), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two structures protruding from the centre of the fleas head are sensory palps

Young gibbous starlet, dorsal view
Young gibbous starlet (Asterina gibbosa) starfish, light micrograph. The outline has two types of protuberances, the short jagged spines and the long rounded tube feet (podia)

Hedgehog skin and spines, SEM
Hedgehog skin and spines. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the skin of a hedgehog, with spines (blue) protruding from it. A spine is a modified hair made from the protein keratin

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus). The echidna is also known as the spiny anteater and it is found throughout Australia and in the highland regions of southwestern New Guinea

Hedgehog foraging at night
Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) foraging on the floor of a Caledonian Scots Pine forest. Photographed at night in the Cairngorms National Park, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, in July

Caterpillar spines, SEM
Caterpillar spines. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of spines on a unidentified caterpillar. Caterpillars are the larval forms of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera)

Strapweed filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus). This fish can grow up to 18 centimetres in length and it can be found in shallow coastal algae reefs and estuaries

Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) camouflaged against rocks on the seabed. The camouflage makes it indistinguishable when it buries itself in sand or hides amongst rocks and reefs to ambush its prey

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"Nature's Armor: Exploring the Fascinating World of Spines" Thorny Devil Near Newhaven Station, Nthn Territory, Australia: In the arid outback of Australia, a Thorny Devil proudly displays its intricate spiky armor, perfectly adapted for survival in harsh conditions. Triggerfish skeleton, X-ray: Beneath the shimmering scales lies a mesmerizing network of delicate spines that once protected this triggerfish during its underwater adventures. Hedgehog - curled up: A hedgehog curls into a protective ball, showcasing its adorable yet formidable array of sharp spines that deter any potential threats. Hedgehog (Erinaceinae), Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Found across continents and admired for their prickly charm, this European hedgehog boasts an impressive coat of quills as it explores the English countryside. Hadgehog ANZ 452 Ural mountains Russia Erinaceus auritus © Andrey Zvoznikov / ARDEA LONDON: High up in the Ural Mountains of Russia resides a hedgehog species with uniquely patterned spines—a testament to nature's diversity and adaptability. Torny Devil: The iconic Thorny Devil from Down Under showcases its fearsome spikes and vibrant colors as it roams through the rugged landscapes of Australia's Northern Territory. Inflated spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), Maui, Hawaii: With an ability to inflate itself like a balloon adorned with sharp spines when threatened by predators or curious onlookers—this porcupinefish is truly one-of-a-kind. Cactus plant with teeth and eyes: Mother Nature's sense of humor shines through as we stumble upon a cactus plant seemingly sprouting teeth and eyes—an imaginative twist on traditional spine-bearing flora. Prickly pear cactus flowers.