Brittle Collection

Osteoporotic bone, SEM
Osteoporotic bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fractured bone tissue from a patient suffering from osteoporosis (brittle bone disease)

Fragile fern, Cystopteris fragilis, and rusty woodsia fern, Woodsia ilvensis
5856193 Fragile fern, Cystopteris fragilis, and rusty woodsia fern, Woodsia ilvensis; (add.info.: Fragile fern, Cystopteris fragilis, and rusty woodsia fern, Woodsia ilvensis)

Close-up of a Brittle Star (Ophiura ophiura) stranded on the beach at low tide, Noord-Holland, the Netherlands

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Close up of brittle star on coral. Date: 01/03/2005

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Danube Delta, reed from last year. Reed is harvested in the Danube Delta for roofing and similar purposes and exported all over Europe

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Tiny brittle stars are virtually encrusting a much larger sea star. Date: 11/02/2005

A Tale of a Snake (engraving)
1047625 A Tale of a Snake (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of a Snake)

Feather star crinoid, Oligometrides adeonae, Comatula adeonae, Comatula dell Adeona. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Brittle star echinoderm, Ophiomastix annulosa, Ophiura annulosa. Ofiura annulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Serpent star species, Ophiura ammothea and Ophiura linckii
Serpent star species, Ophiura ammothea 1, 2, 3 and Ophiura linckii 4, 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Arabian cowry varieties, Mauritia arabica (Brittle cowry, Cypraea fragilis and Arabian cowry, Cypraea arabica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Brittle aster, Aster fragilis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

On the Road to Klondyke (litho)
1063691 On the Road to Klondyke (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to Klondyke)

Elliot Falls flowing over layers of Au Train Formation sandstone at Miners Beach. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan

Waterfall In Coire Na Creiche (The Fairy Pools) Near Glen Brittle With The Hills Of The Black Cuillin In The Background; Isle Of Skye, Scotland

Water Splashing Over Rock At Fairy Pools; Glenn Brittle, Isle Of Skye, Scotland

Fairy Pools Waterfalls; Glenn Brittle, Isle Of Skye, Scotland

Sheep Walking Along A Road Early In The Morning With The Rising Sun Behind The Black Cuillin Ridge; Glen Brittle, Skye, Scotland

Micronesia, Close-Up Brittle Star (Ophiothrix Sp?) On Hard Coral (Diploastrea Heliopora)

USA, Reticulated Brittle Star (Ophiocoma Brevipes) On Cushion Starfish (Culcita Novaeguineae); Hawaii

Danube Delta, reed from last year. Reed is harvested in the Danube Delta for roofing and similar purposes and exported all over Europe

Illustration of hand holding Cuttlefish Bone (Sepiida), the white shell found inside cuttlefish

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Burrowing Brittle Star during night dive Date:

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Six-arm Brittle Stars on Tunicate Aer Bajo dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Six-arm Brittle Stars

The scarlet serpent brittle star is a predator which eats mussels and other shelled fish by grasping and opening with its strong arms and turning its stomach inside out to digest the animal inside

Broken egg shell, SEM
Broken egg shell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hard-shelled eggs are produced by birds and some reptiles. The shell protects the embryo inside

Egg shell membrane, SEM
Egg shell membrane, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Broken egg shell, showing details of the membrane (across bottom) that is on the inside of the shell wall

Brittle star, Astrotoma agassizii
Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Ophioctenella sp. brittle star
Scanning electron microscope image of the post-larval stage of a brittle star (x 110) A newly described species 1994

Ophioderma egertoni (Broderip), brittlestar
Brittlestars belong to the echinoderms and are a close relative of sea stars. This specimen dates from the Middle Lias of the Jurassic from Bridport, Dorset c. 195-189 million years old

Palaeocoma egertoni, fossil brittle star
A fossil brittle (serpent) star found in the Jurassic and Lias of England. Maximum diameter 8cm. This specimen is a well-known Echinoderm genus and similar to todays living brittle stars

Porcelain hand. This image could represent diseases that cause loss of mobility, such as arthritis, or that make the bones brittle, such as osteoporosis

Osteoporotic spongy bone, SEM
Osteoporotic spongy bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the bony network (trabeculae) of spongy (cancellous) bone affected by osteoporosis (brittle bone disease)

Osteoporosis of the hip, X-ray
Osteoporosis. Coloured X-ray of the hip of a 43 year old woman showing reduced bone density (brown patchy area) in the head of the thigh bone (femur, centre right)

Computer artwork of osteoporosis affecting bone
Osteoporosis. Computer artwork of a Scanning Electron Micrograph showing the effect of osteoporosis on bone tissue. This section through one of the vertebrae of the backbone shows the cancellous

Osteoporotic bone, SEM
Osteoporotic bone, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Osteoporosis (brittle bone disease) causes a reduction in bone density and an increase in porosity

Tschermakite crystals. This brittle crystalline mineral is found in metamorphic rocks. It contains calcium, magnesium, iron and aluminium in a silicate matrix

Nettle stinging hair, light micrograph
Nettle stinging hair. Polarised light micrograph of a stinging hair from a Roman nettle (Urtica pilulifera). This tapering needle-shaped cell consists of a round basal part embedded in a

Osteoporosis, artwork
Osteoporosis. Artwork of vertical sections comparing the upper parts of a healthy femur (left) and one with reduced bone mass (right)

Osteoporosis in the skull, X-ray
Osteoporosis in the skull. Coloured X-ray of the skull of a 71-year-old person with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis (brittle bone disease)

Abnormal sperm, SEM
Abnormal sperm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sperm cell with an exposed central flagellum at the base of its tail

Bismuth, SEM
Bismuth, scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Bismuth is a heavy, brittle, crystalline metal. It is a chemical element that has extremely low thermal and electrical conductivities

Glass and hammer. Image 2 of 2. A pane of glass has shattered after being struck by a hammer. Glass is a brittle substance composed of silicon dioxide

Camping / Skye / 1960S
Camping at the base of Glen Brittle, Skye, Scotland

Shitani lava flow with Chyulu Hills behind. Tsavo West National Park - Kenya - East Africa
MAB-143 Shitani lava flow with Chyulu Hills behind. Tsavo West National Park - Kenya - East Africa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Volcanic - Chaimu lava flow with volcanic cones in background Tsavo National Park, West Kenya, East Africa
MAB-121 Volcanic - Chaimu lava flow with volcanic cones in background Tsavo National Park West Kenya, East Africa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Brittle Starfish (Ophiocomino nigra), black variety on soft coral and fragile brittle starfish, St Abbs
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

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Delicate yet resilient, the world of 'brittle' unfolds before our eyes. From osteoporotic bones to intricate SEM images, we witness the fragility and strength intertwined in nature's creations. A close-up of a stranded Brittle Star on the beach at low tide reminds us of its remarkable ability to survive harsh conditions. As we delve deeper into this captivating realm, engravings tell a tale of a snake with an enchanting allure. Feather star crinoids sway gracefully underwater, while Brittle Star echinoderms display their mesmerizing patterns. Serpent star species like Ophiura ammothea and Ophiura linckii captivate with their elegant movements. Arabian cowry varieties showcase their ornate shells, reflecting the beauty found in brittleness. Amidst it all stands the resilient Brittle Aster, defying expectations with its delicate appearance but robust spirit. The lithograph 'On the Road to Klondyke' takes us on a journey where even brittle dreams can lead to gold mines of success.