Polyps Collection (page 4)

Picture No. 11676176
Zoanthid / Button Polyp Coral photographed in aquarium Date:

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Zoanthid / Button Polyp Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Zoanthid / Button Polyp Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Soft Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Soft Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Soft Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Flame Coral Soft Coral photographed in aquarium Date:

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Flame Coral Soft Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Bushy Gorgonian photographed in aquarium with visible light from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

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Bushy Gorgonian showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

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Common Mushroom Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter from Indo-Pacific Ocean photographed in aquarium Date:

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Torch Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter from Indo-Pacific Ocean photographed in aquarium Date:

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Soft Coral / Pulsing Coral / Pumping Coral / Waving Hand Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter from Indo-Pacific Ocean photographed in aquarium Date:

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Trumpet / Torch / Candy Cane / Bullseye Coral photographed in aquarium Date:

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Bushy Gorgonian showing fluorescent colours when photographed under special blue light and filter from Indo-Pacific Ocean photographed in aquarium Date:

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Brain Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Trumpet / Torch / Candy Cane / Bullseye Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Brain Coral photographed in aquarium Date:

Coral polyps

Gorgonian fan (Melithaeidae) polyps open and feeding, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Cave coral (Tubastrea sp. ) (Dendrophyllidae) polyps extended and feeding at night, Queensland, Australia, Pacific
Cave coral (Tubastrea sp.) (Dendrophyllidae) polyps extended and feeding at night, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

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Coral - Sea fans, crinoids & soft corals ocupying gullies or walls in current-swept area. Date:

Red Disc Coral (Fungia sp. ) polyps, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January
Red Disc Coral (Fungia sp.) polyps, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Branch of red coral

Sea Anemone (Actiniaria) with extended red tentacles

Purple and green Sea Anemones (Actinaria) on a reef, close up

Green Sea Anemones (Actinaria), close up

Dahlia Anemones

Hydra, SEM
Hydra budding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Hydra sp. freshwater hydrozoan. Hydra catch small swimming crustaceans such as daphnia using stinging

Nudibranchs on a sea pen C014 / 2909
Nudibranchs on a sea pen. Nudibranch (Armina sp.) sea slugs feeding on a sea pen (Veretillum sp). Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world

Fossilized coral from Carboniferous, LM
Fossil coral. False color micrograph of a thin cut of rock containing fossilized rugose coral. This species, now extinct, lived in tropical seas during the lower Carboniferous period around 350

Hyperplastic polyps in the stomach C016 / 8327
Hyperplastic polyps in the stomach. Endoscopic view of small hyperplastic polyps (growths) in the gastric fundus of the stomach

Colony of sea squirts
A colony of sea squirts showing close up detail of the polyps. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Large hard coral in Indonesia
An abstract shot of a large hard coral structure, taken by spinning the camera to cause motion blur. On a reef off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Detail of polyps on sea whip
Sea whip showing close up detail of polyps that are open to feed at night. Photographed at Ari Atoll, Maldives

Gorgonian. Close-up of a gorgonian (sea fan) colony showing its individual polyps (white). A gorgonian is a coral-like colony of polyps that form a tough structure (red)

Halysites a coral
Halysites, a Silurian coral also known as a chain coral. Corals comprise a soft bodied animal called a polyp. Each polyp inhabits a calcareous skeleton called a corallum

Clove Polyps - Indonesia
LEE-299 Clove Polyps Indonesia Xenia sp. Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Great Star Coral
VT-4918 Great Star Coral Montastraea cavernosa Valerie & Ron Taylor contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bermuda Coral Date: circa 1910s

Coral (Tubastraea micrantha) close-up of polyps, extended at night, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Yellow Coral (Tubastrea faulkneri) close-up of polyps, extended at night, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

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

Orang-utan crab (Achaeus japonicus) sheltering amongst the polyps of a mushroom coral. Photographed in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Porcelain crab (Porcellanella triloba) on a sea pen (Virgularia sp.). The porcelain crab is feeding, using the large feathery appendage (maxilipeds)

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

Bleached soft coral. The colour in the coral is lost due to the expulsion of symbiotic unicellular algae called zooxanthellae that live within its tissues

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"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Polyps: A Fascinating Glimpse into Coral's Carnivorous Nature" Delve into the mesmerizing realm of polyps, as captured in Picture No. 11676238. Here, a coral polyp is seen at night, feasting on a polychaete worm, showcasing their carnivorous tendencies. These incredible creatures are not mere passive organisms; they actively hunt and consume other animals to sustain themselves. The Great Barrier Reef off Heron Island in Australia serves as an enchanting backdrop for these captivating scenes. In another snapshot, we witness a coral polyp engrossed in devouring a fish under the cover of darkness - an astonishing sight that highlights their predatory prowess. However, competition arises even among these seemingly stationary beings. Two determined polyps engage in a fierce battle over a small fish during the nocturnal hours on Heron Island's reef. This intense struggle showcases both the resourcefulness and tenacity exhibited by these tiny yet mighty organisms. Venturing beyond Australian waters, we encounter Gorgonian Seafan Coral (Gorgonacea) polyps opening up to feed amidst the South China Sea's depths. The vibrant colors and intricate textures of this multi-textured coral cluster serve as testament to nature's artistic brilliance. To further appreciate the diversity within this group, let us turn our attention to Ernst Haeckel's illustrations from "Kunstformen der Natur" (Art Forms in Nature). Plate 16 introduces us to Pegantha Narcomedusae - ethereal jellyfish-like creatures with delicate tentacles floating gracefully through water columns. Plate 9 unveils Maeandrina Hexacoralla - stunning hexagonal-shaped corals adorned with elaborate patterns reminiscent of ornate mazes or labyrinths. These illustrations remind us that while photographs capture moments frozen in time, art allows us to explore fantastical interpretations of nature's wonders.