Dispersal Collection

Moss capsule (Homalothecium sericeum) SEM
Moss spore capsule. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the open mouth of a capsule (spore case) of a the moss Homalothecium sericeum

Twenty-eight days furlough by Alfred Leete
A British soldier waits patiently, along with many others at a dispersal station as he goes through the process of demobilisation at the end of the First World War. Date: 1919

Flame lily pollen, SEM
Flame lily (Gloriosa sp.) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The grains have a highly sculptured outer wall (exine)

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), development from bud to seed. Digital composite

Common Puffball fungus (Lycoperdon perlatum) emitting spores into the air

RF - Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind, England, UK. May

Jay (Garrulus glandarius) feeding on acorn, Warwickshire, UK

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind. Digital composite, UK

A sprouting coconut floating in the sea close to the shore, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Stump puffball (Lycoperdon pyriforme) releasing spores, Ringwood, Hampshire, England, UK, November

Slime mould (Physarum psittacinum), in mature reproductive phase. Close-up of erupting fruiting bodies (sporangia), bearing thousands of spores. Buckinghamshire, UK

Hairy banana (Musa velutina), self peeling exposing flesh to aid seed dispersal by birds. In glasshouse. Surrey, England, UK

Greater Bullrush / Reedmace (Typha latifolia) with seeds emerging in winter ready for dispersal on breezes, Cotswold Water Park, Wiltshire, UK, January

Male european larch flowers (Laxir decidua) shedding pollen, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, March

Red lantern banksia (Banksia caleyi), a pyrophile which opens its cones to release seeds only after a fire, Stirling Range National Park, Western Australia, October 2002

RMS Olympic - stateroom ventilation grille with frame
RMS Olympic - original Louis XIV style First Class open frame and wine ventilation grille from stateroom parlour suite C62. Provenance Henry Aldridge, Marquis of Granby dispersal sale 14-4-2000

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door (detail)
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door (detail) with gilt and silver plated door furniture

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door with gilt and silver plated door furniture. Comprising fingerplate, door handles and grip bar stamped C86

RMS Olympic - wooden panel from stateroom cabin
RMS Olympic - original walnut satinwood 1/4 veneer panel from stateroom cabin C86. Provenance Henry Aldridge, Marquis of Granby dispersal sale 14-4-2000. 74 x 7.5 inches

Germinating seedling of Sea poison tree (Barringtonia asiatica) washed up on beach. Masoala Peninsula, Masoala National Park, Madagascar

The Negotiations in the Transvaal, General Joubert addressing the Boers before their Dispersal Homewards (engraving)
1037818 The Negotiations in the Transvaal, General Joubert addressing the Boers before their Dispersal Homewards (engraving) by Fripp

The Serious Riots In Cerignola (Foggia), The Cavalry Scatters The Riot Peasants (colour litho)
2798778 The Serious Riots In Cerignola (Foggia), The Cavalry Scatters The Riot Peasants (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The General Workers Strike In Rome, The Troop Scatters The Strikers In Piazza Colonna (colour litho)
2798654 The General Workers Strike In Rome, The Troop Scatters The Strikers In Piazza Colonna (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

After the Review at Spithead, the Dispersal of the Fleet (litho)
1040648 After the Review at Spithead, the Dispersal of the Fleet (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Review at Spithead)

The Dispersal of the Fleet, the Naval Evolution before the King, 18 August (litho)
1600912 The Dispersal of the Fleet, the Naval Evolution before the King, 18 August (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dispersal of the Fleet)

The Last of the Naval Demonstration, Dispersal of the International Fleet, 5 December 1880 (engraving)
1060424 The Last of the Naval Demonstration, Dispersal of the International Fleet, 5 December 1880 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The worlds largest and fastest bomber - the Avro Lancaster - carrying eight tons of bombs and now on production in England, Scotland and Wales

Images believes to show aircrew members of the 106th Bomber Squadron seen here cycling to their Lancaster MkI bomber at RAF Syerston

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on a reef off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

Collared earthstar (Geastrum triplex) releasing spores, Hampshire, England, UK, November

Edible chanterelle fungus (Cantharellus cibarius) showing spore dispersal pattern over 24 hours on black card

Northern red-backed vole - feeds on Siberian stone pine (Pinus sibirica Mayr) seeds - a cone on the left (Clethrionomys rutilus Pallas)

MOUSE LEMUR - eating Banana (Microcebus rufus). Madagascar

Probable Settlement of the Descendants of Noah (steel engraving)
A creased and stained steel engraving of a map which shows The Countries of the Ancient World Exhibiting the Probable Settlement of the Descendants of Noaha, from A System of Geography

Coconut Tree, (Cocos nucifera), Natural Seed Dispersal, Barrier Reef, Belize, Central America

Collared earthstar (Geastrum triplex) releasing spores, Hampshire, England, UK, November

Hawker Typhoon 1b (on the ground), DN406 of No609 Squadron Mavis amid dispersal clutter

Illustration of Taraxacum officinale (Common Dandelion), seed dispersal from dry flower head after pollination

UK, England. Common Earthstar Fungi (Geastrum triplex) releasing spores

Pollen dispersal. Wind dispersal of pollen from the lesser pond sedge (Carex acutiformis). Each pollen grain contains a male gamete, which fertilises the ovules (eggs)

WWII - El-Amriya station canteen in Egypt
Canteen of El-Amriya station, a dispersal camp by the British Army during World War II in Egypt. Date: circa 1941

Red SQUIRREL - eating fir cone (Sciurus vulgaris). Ural Mountains, Russia

Asiatic Black BEAR - eating berries (Selenarctos thibetanus). Gunma Prefecture, Kanto Region on Honshu Island, Japan. Japanese Sub Species

Illustration of ants carrying primrose seeds

Microscopic visualization of grass pollen grains

Picture No. 10857487
Damsons - fallen on ground (Elegia equisetacea) Date:

Picture No. 10899520
Native Ancient Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens forma hor) Date:

Picture No. 10760551
Feral Goat - Feeding in tree (Argan Tree: Argania spinosa) Date:

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"Dispersal: Nature's Art of Spreading Life" Moss capsule (Homalothecium sericeum) SEM: Witness the intricate beauty of a moss capsule, designed to disperse life in the most delicate and efficient manner. Twenty-eight days furlough by Alfred Leete: In this captivating artwork, we see soldiers returning home after war, symbolizing the dispersal of hope and reunion. Flame lily pollen, SEM: Marvel at the microscopic world as flame lily pollen showcases its unique structure for effective dispersal through nature's ingenious mechanisms. Chinese hibiscus pollen, SEM: Delve into the fascinating realm of Chinese hibiscus pollen under an electron microscope, revealing its remarkable adaptations for successful dispersal. Horsetail spores, SEM: Discover how horsetail plants ensure their survival through spore dispersal methods that have stood the test of time. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), development from bud to seed. Digital composite: Follow the enchanting journey of a dandelion from bud to seedhead as it prepares for its iconic dispersal method - carried away by gentle breezes. RMS Olympic - stateroom ventilation grille with frame: Even man-made structures like ship ventilation grilles play a role in air circulation and dispersion within confined spaces like staterooms on RMS Olympic. RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door (detail): Every detail matters when it comes to ensuring proper airflow and dispersion within luxurious stateroom cabins aboard RMS Olympic. RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door: Step back in time as you admire the elegant craftsmanship of a stateroom cabin door on board RMS Olympic – an epitome of luxury travel with attention given even to air circulation needs. RMS Olympic - wooden panel from stateroom cabin.