Asterias Collection

Common Starfish - Oxwich Bay Gower South Wales UK
MAB-1225 Common Starfish Oxwich Bay Gower South Wales UK Asterias rubens Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Medusa head coral, Gorgonocephalus caputmedusae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "
FLO4574688 Medusa head coral, Gorgonocephalus caputmedusae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798

High magnification photo of the spines of a Common starfish (Asterias rubens). Gulen, Bergen, Norway. North Sea, North East Atlantic Ocean

Plumose anemones (Metridium senile) and common starfish (Asterias rubens) beneath the sun in a Norwegian Fjord. Gulen, Bergen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

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Gull feeding on purple sea stars, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea star, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea stars, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, and Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea stars, Asterias ochracea, Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Sea star (Asterias rubens) on kelp, Vevang, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Common starfish (Asterias rubens) with pink encrusting algae, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea

Two Starfish, on the aquarium glass, showing their undersides at London Zoo in March 1925
3245188 Two Starfish, on the aquarium glass, showing their undersides at London Zoo in March 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Starfish or sea star, Asterias rubens. Stella di mare. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

String jellyfish, Apolemia uvaria (Stephanomia uvaria, Stefanomia grappolo). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Sea star or starfish, Hippasteria phrygiana (Asterias equestris?). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Purple sun star, Solaster endeca (Nine-rayed starfish, Asterias endeca). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Asteroschema oligactes
Slender-limbed star fish, Asteroschema oligactes (Asterias oligactes). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Asteriidae starfish: common starfish, Asterias rubens, sea star, Hymenaster echinulatus 11, and sea star, Pteraster stellifer 12

Pipevine and black swallowtwail butterflies
Pipevine swallowtail butterfly, Battus philenor 1, 4, and black swallowtwail, Papilio polyxenes asterias 2, 3, 5. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Starfish (Asterias rubens) below kelp in the typical scenery in Thorshofn Bay, north Iceland. North Atlantic Ocean

European Starfish (Asterias rubens) washed ashore, Den Helder, The Netherlands

Common Starfish (Asterias rubens) and Common Cockle (Cerastoderma edule) on the beach, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Asterias gaveyi, a fossil starfish
Asterias gaveyi, the oral surface, with an arm stretch of 18 cm, from the Jurassic of Gloucestershire, England

Mustelus asterias, or Starry smooth-hound, a species of houndshark. Date: 1862

Fossils of extinct Apiocrinites, Solanocrinites, Asterias, Eugeniacrinites and Retepora species.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Scolopendroid starfish, Asterias scolopendroides.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Aramus guarauna pictus, limpkin
Drawing 56 (Ewan 18) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

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"Asterias: Majestic Creatures of the Ocean Depths" Diving into the crystal-clear waters of Oxwich Bay in Gower, South Wales, one cannot help but be mesmerized by the enchanting presence of asterias. Commonly known as starfish, these fascinating marine creatures grace our shores with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Beneath the surface, a captivating scene unfolds as plumose anemones (Metridium senile) sway gracefully alongside common starfish (Asterias rubens). The contrasting hues create a stunning underwater tapestry that is truly awe-inspiring. In Vevang, Norway, amidst the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, a solitary sea star perches on kelp. Its delicate limbs delicately cling to this natural refuge while waves crash around it. A symbol of resilience and adaptability in its habitat. Venturing further north to Farne Islands reveals another breathtaking sight - a common starfish adorned with pink encrusting algae. This symbiotic relationship between species showcases nature's ability to harmoniously coexist and thrive together. Traveling back in time to London Zoo in March 1925 brings us face-to-face with two starfish clinging onto aquarium glass. Their undersides are exposed for all to see; tiny suction cups gripping tightly as they navigate their aquatic world. The beauty doesn't end there; we encounter yet another mesmerizing specimen - string jellyfish (Apolemia uvaria). These ethereal creatures float effortlessly through ocean currents like delicate strands of silk dancing under moonlight. As we marvel at these remarkable beings called asterias or sea stars (Asterias rubens), let us appreciate their significance within our ecosystem. They play crucial roles in maintaining balance and biodiversity beneath the waves. So next time you find yourself near coastal waters or exploring an aquarium exhibit, take a moment to admire these celestial wonders from afar. Let them remind you of the vast wonders that lie beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered and cherished.