Tentacles Collection (page 8)

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4681
Green hydra. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a green hydra (Hydra viridis), showing its tentacled head. Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4678
Green hydra. Light micrograph of the tentacled head of a green hydra (Hydra viridis). Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals, belonging to the phylum Cnidaria

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4679
Green hydra. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a green hydra (Hydra viridis), showing its tentacled head. Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals

Nautilus, artwork
Nautilus. Computer artwork of a nautilus (family Nautilidae), showing the internal chambers of its shell. The nautilus is a marine cephalopod mollusc related to the octopus and squid

Garden snail C015 / 7086
Garden snail. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) are a species of land snail, a pulmonate gastropod, and are one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs

Close up of an anemone
An anemone called a gorgonian wrapper, Nemanthus annamensis. Close up detail of tentacles, photographed at Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives

Detail of featherstar arm
Close up of the arm of a feather star or crinoid, Crinoidea sp. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Sea pen C014 / 2923
Sea pen. Close-up of the branching tentacles of a Vurgilaria sp. sea pen. Sea pens are colonial soft coral organisms related to sea feathers

Sea cucumber in the Maldives
A blackspotted sea cucumber, Bohadschia graeffei, with its head stretched upwards showing feeding tentacles. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Pacific sea nettle jellyfish C018 / 2547
Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jellyfish. This species has a distinctive golden-brown bell, up to 30 cm in diameter, whitish oral arms

Pacific sea nettle jellyfish C018 / 2546
Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jellyfish. This species has a distinctive golden-brown bell, up to 30 cm in diameter, whitish oral arms

Sea pen and triplefin blenny. Close-up of the branching tentacles of a Virgularia sp. sea pen with a triplefin blenny (family Tripterygiidae) fish resting on it

Juvenile bigfin reef squid, Sepioteuthis lessoniana. Photographed on a night dive off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Pacific sea nettle jellyfish C018 / 2550
Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jellyfish. This species has a distinctive golden-brown bell, up to 30 cm in diameter, whitish oral arms

Featherstars on a reef. Featherstars, or crinoids, (class Crinoidea) are an ancient and primitive echinoderm, a member of the group of invertebrates that includes the starfish

Pacific sea nettle jellyfish C018 / 2548
Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jellyfish. This species has a distinctive golden-brown bell, up to 30 cm in diameter, whitish oral arms

Bellflower freshwater bryozoa C013 / 6758
Colony of bellflower (Lophopus crystallinus) freshwater bryozoa. Bryozoa are a phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals. They are filter feeders that sieve food particles out of the water

Giant Pacific Octopus - Alsaka to California - formerly: Octopus apollyon
KEL-551 North Pacific Giant OCTOPUS - showing suckers Octopus dofleini Alsaka to California - formerly: Octopus apollyon Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fragile File Shell - Indonesia
LEE-211 Fragile File Shell Indonesia Limaria fragilis Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hydra - testes and eggs
RD-292 Hydra - testes and eggs Hydra viridis Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Octopus PM 8799 UK Octopus vulgaris © Pat Morris / ardea. com
PM-8799 Common OCTOPUS - UK marine, atlantic species Octopus vulgaris Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Giant Pacific Octopus - Alsaka to California - formerly: Octopus apollyon
PM-9270 North Pacific Giant OCTOPUS - showing suckers Octopus dofleini Alsaka to California - formerly: Octopus apollyon Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tube anemone (Boloceroides sp), Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ghost of Mars / Fuqua
Ghost of Mars (Festus Pragnell) An encounter with the Martian giant Date: 1938

Hydra (Hydra viridis) two, with tentacles extended, Italy, june

Hydra (Hydra viridis) with tentacles extended, Italy, june

Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult, feeding, with tentacles extended, Siamil Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Bristle worm head, SEM
Bristle worm head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Bristle worms (polychaeta) are free-swimming marine annelids (segmented worms)

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

Close-up of coral polyps
Close up of coral polyps (Goniastrea sp.). Coral use their sensitive tentacles to trap plankton particles from the water, which is then passed through to the mouth

Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), close-up. This animal is usually found attached to objects such as coral boulders

Soft coral polyps (Dendronephthya sp.) opened out and feeding. Soft corals (octocorals) are colonies of tiny organisms (polyps)

Coral polyps (Physogyra sp.), close-up. The central mouth of each polyp is surrounded by a ring of tentacles which are normally retracted during the day

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

Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis) at the waters surface. This organism is a colony composed of many specialised polyps, groups of which form its structures

Snakelocks anemones (Anemonia sulcata) completely filling a small rock pool. Sea anemones catch their prey by means of stinging tentacles. The tentacles also act as a deterrent to predation

Hydroid (Campanularia flexuosa), LM
Hydroid (Campanularia flexuosa). Light micrograph (LM) of a colonial hydroid, showing gonozooid (reproducing) and gastrozooid (feeding) polyps, attached to a central stolon (stalk)

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

Aggregating anemone (Anthopleura elegantissima). This species of sea anemone is also known as clonal anemone and can be found on rocky, tide swept shores

Porpita umbela hydrozoan, light micrograph. This is a small specimen of this colonial marine organism, which consists of a collection of specialised polyps

Gem anemone, light micrograph
Gem anemone. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the body of a gem anemone (Bunodactis verrucosa). This section has passed through the pharynx (stomodaeum) region

Obelia hydrozoan medusa, light micrograph
Obelia hydrozoan medusa. Dark-field light micrograph of a medusa (young polyp) from the Obelia geniculata hydroid. The circular shallow semi-bell has solid tentacles on the rim

Bubble coral infested with aceol flatworm. The flatworms (Wamiona sp. round orange disks) are feeding on the detritus caught in the mucus on the surface of the bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa)

Male pharaoh cuttlefish fighting
Male pharaoh cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) fighting during breeding season. This cuttlefish feeds on crustaceans. It changes its colour according to its surroundings by dilating or contracting pigment

Wentletrap snail laying eggs. Wentletrap snail (Epitonium billeeanum, centre right) laying its eggs on a coral (Tubastrea sp.)

Mimic octopus (Octopus sp.). This octopus changes its body shape and colour to confuse predators. It can take the form of a flatfish, sea snake, shrimp, jellyfish, crab, lionfish and many others

Land snail (Arianta arbustorum) feeding on a leaf. This snail is a gastropod; a class of mollusc with a one piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing tentacles

Male broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) in its courting colours. This cuttlefish feeds on crustaceans. It changes its colour according to its surroundings by dilating or contracting pigment cells

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"Enchanting Tentacles: A Fascinating World Beneath the Waves" Delicate and graceful, the tentacles of the Elegant Hydromedusa Jellyfish sway gently in the coastal waters of both the Pacific and Atlantic. Their translucent bodies shimmer with ethereal beauty, captivating all who encounter them. In Vancouver Aquarium, Canada, one can witness the mesmerizing dance of Japanese/Pacific Sea Nettle Jellyfish. These enchanting creatures gracefully glide through their watery realm, showcasing their intricate tentacles that seem to float effortlessly. The Giant Squid VT 7670 Illustration offers a glimpse into the mysterious depths where Architeuthis reigns supreme. Its colossal size is matched only by its awe-inspiring tentacles that reach out like mythical arms from ancient legends. From Alaska to California, the Giant Pacific Octopus displays its intelligence and adaptability. With eight powerful arms adorned with suction cups, it navigates its surroundings with grace and precision. Beneath vibrant coral reefs resides anemonefish seeking refuge within swaying sea anemones. The Twoband Anemonefish forms a symbiotic relationship with these delicate creatures as they playfully interact amidst waving tendrils. Venturing into Atlantic and Mediterranean waters reveals another marvel—the Common Octopus. Its unique rectangular pupil and double row of sensitive suckers along each arm make it a master of disguise and manipulation in its ever-changing environment. The Blue-ringed Octopus showcases nature's warning signs hidden beneath its stunning appearance. Vibrant hues serve as cautionary tales for those who dare cross paths with this venomous creature lurking in tropical waters. Deep within the mid-Atlantic ridge lies a world rarely seen by human eyes—a Hydromedusa/Trachymedusa displaying magnificent tentacles at approximately 2700 meters below sea level. This elusive beauty reminds us of how much remains undiscovered beneath our vast oceans' surface.