Seahorse and sea squirts
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Seahorse and sea squirts
Seahorse with sea squirts. Seahorse (Hippocampus sp.) with stalked green ascidians, or grape tunicates, (Oxycorynia fascicularis) on a reef. Sea squirts, or tunicates, are sessile barrel-shaped animals that feed by filtering plankton from the water. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
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© GEORGETTE DOUWMA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Ascidian Ascidians Brightly Coloured Colourful Indo Pacific Indonesia Indonesian Komodo National Park Marine Life Rinca Rincah Sea Horse Sea Squirt Tropics Tunicate Tunicates Urochordata Urochordate Urochordates
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This print showcases the enchanting world beneath the waves, where a seahorse gracefully coexists with sea squirts. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this image transport us to the mesmerizing realm of marine life. Taken off Rinca island in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, it captures the essence of nature's wonders. The seahorse, belonging to the Hippocampus species, is a true marvel with its unique shape and delicate features. It finds solace amidst stalked green ascidians or grape tunicates (Oxycorynia fascicularis) that cling to a reef. These sessile barrel-shaped creatures filter plankton from the surrounding water as their primary source of sustenance. Immersed in an underwater paradise teeming with life, this photograph highlights both beauty and biodiversity. Its vivid portrayal transports us into an Asian aquatic wonderland filled with brightly colored fauna. The Indo-Pacific region boasts incredible biological diversity and serves as a haven for marine organisms like these sea squirts. As we admire this stunning snapshot captured by Georgette Douwma from Science Photo Library, we are reminded of our planet's fragile ecosystems and the importance of preserving them for future generations. This image not only celebrates the magnificence found within our oceans but also serves as a reminder that every creature plays an essential role in maintaining balance within these complex underwater worlds.
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