Stinger Collection (page 3)

Fin of a scorpionfish, Indonesia

A diver looks on at a lionfish hovering above staghorn coral, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a lionfish (Pterois volitans) hovering above staghorn coral, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A juvenile Ambon scorpionfish on the sandy seafloor of Indonesia
A juvenile Ambon scorpionfish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis) sits on the sandy seafloor of Horseshoe Bay in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A blue spotted jellyfish illustration. The jellyfish is a predator of the oceans and feeds on small fish and zooplankton

Spotted Eagle Ray swims along the ocean floor with garden eels protruding from sand
A Spotted Eagle Ray swims along the ocean floor with garden eels protruding from sandy bottom, Turtle Reef, Grand Cayman

Small red scorpionfish on purple coral, Indonesia

Head-on portrait of yellow scorpionfish, Komodo, Indonesia
Head-on portrait of yellow scorpionfish (rhinopias frondosa), Komodo, Indonesia

Group of Portuguese Man O War
The Portuguese Man O War is a dangerous jellyfish which stings its prey with poisonous tentacles

NEVADA. USA. Desert hairy scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis). Great Basin

Africa. Close-up of emperor scorpion. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont
Africa. Close-up of Emperor Scorpion. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Bark Scorpion - close-up of telson (stinger) (Centruroides exilicauda) Date:

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Imperial Scorpion - on keepers hand (Pandinus imperator) Date:

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Common Wasp - Stinger (Vespa vulgaris) Date:

Cross section model of bee sting left in human skin

Bee sting, anatomical artwork C017 / 8030
Bee sting. Anatomical computer artwork showing the structure of a stinger (upper right) from a typical honey bee (Apis sp. lower left)

Scorpion sting C018 / 2456
Scorpion sting. Close-up of the sting of a scorpion (order Scorpiones)

Bullet ant stinger C018 / 2442
Bullet ant stinger. Close-up of the abdomen of a bullet ant (Paraponera clavata), showing its stinger. Bullet ants get their name from their powerful and potent sting

Hornet C016 / 3118
Hornet. Underside of a hornet (Vespa affinis)

Hornet C016 / 3117
Hornet. Profile view of a hornet (Vespa affinis)

Monterey, California. Sea nettle jellyfish (chrysaora fuscescens) Monterey Aquarium

Jellyfish Warning Sign, Palm Cove, Cairns, North Queensland, Australia

toxic Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia

Bluespotted ribbontail ray, Taeniura lymma, at Abu Soma Arbaa (Safaga area), Red Sea, Egypt

Common jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). This jellyfish, also known as the moon jellyfish, is found in waters throughout the world, mostly near coasts. It grows up to 40 centimetres in diameter

Nomadic jellyfish (Rhopilema nomadica) near the waters surface. It has a powerful sting that is painful but not fatal to humans

Box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri), artwork. This species of jellyfish, also known as the sea wasp, belongs to the cubozoa order of invertebrates

Scorpion (Opistopthalmus karrooensis) on a rock. This scorpion is also known as the shiny burrowing scorpion, as it digs and shelters in burrows that can be up to a metre deep and a metre

Wasp sting, SEM
Wasp sting. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the sting of a tropical wasp. The sting is a modification of the female ovipositor, or egg-laying organ

Hydrozoan medusa (Gonionemus vertens), Japan

Hornet (Vespa sp.)

Stinging nettle leaf, light micrograph
Stinging nettle leaf. Polarised light micrograph of the underside of a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf. Two types of hairs are seen

Israeli black scorpion on a sand dune
Israeli black scorpion (Scorpio maurus fuscus) on a sand dune. Photographed in Israel, in September

Twinspot Lionfish - two large spots near its tail look like eyes. Very secretive fish that stays mostly out of sight
VT-8791 Twinspot Lionfish Milne Bay. Papua New Guinea. Debdrochirus biocellatus two large spots near its tail look like eyes. Very secretive fish that stays mostly out of sight

Sting Ray at Sting Ray City. Caymans
Verushka Matchett / SplashdownDirect

Sea Anemone Indonesia
VT-8870 Sea Anemone Indonesia Anemone viridis Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Stinger: Nature's Deadly Defense Mechanism" From the depths of the ocean to the buzzing fields they can a force to be reckoned with. The Red Lionfish flares its deadly spines, showcasing its vibrant beauty while warning predators of its venomous capabilities. Similarly, the honey bee stinger serves as both a weapon and protection for these industrious insects. In another realm entirely, we find ourselves amidst military machinery - the USAF-South Vietnam Air Force Fairchild AC-119K Stinger takes flight, ready to defend and strike fear into enemy lines. Picture No. 12479406 captures this awe-inspiring moment in time. Venturing underwater once more, snorkelers explore the mesmerizing world of Green Island within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in North Queensland. DDE-90025470 and DDE-90025469 showcase their enchanting encounters with colorful coral reefs teeming with life - an aquatic symphony orchestrated by nature herself. But it is not only marine creatures that possess stinging power; land-dwelling beings also wield this defense mechanism. An Emperor Scorpion delicately held in a keeper's hand at London Zoo demonstrates how even one of nature's most formidable creatures can coexist peacefully with humans. On a lighter note, a comic postcard humorously depicts hotel guests complaining about unexpected encounters with stingers during their stay - reminding us that sometimes laughter is our best defense against life's prickly situations. Traveling back through time via vintage prints, we discover a Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish from 1922 immortalized through screen print artistry. Its intricate details remind us of nature's boundless creativity and diversity. Lastly, we delve into mysterious waters where jellyfish reign supreme in all their ethereal glory. Varieties upon varieties grace our oceans' depths like strings of pearls suspended in liquid wonderment. Whether they serve as protectors or predators, stingers hold a captivating allure.