Tentacled Collection

Startling Stories - The Gods Hate Kansas by Joseph J. Millard. A tentacled alien grips a man and woman in its clutches. The man tries to defeat the monster by attacking it with a taser

Tentacled snake, Erpeton tentaculatum (Tentaculated erpeton, Erpeton tentaculatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Hydra budding, SEM
Hydra budding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Hydra sp. freshwater hydrozoan budding. Hydra commonly reproduce by budding - a form of asexual reproduction in which a new organism

Tentacled snake, Erpeton tentaculatum.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Picture No. 11676216
Anchor Coral / Crescent-tentacled Coral showing fluorescent colours when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

Picture No. 11676214
Anchor Coral / Crescent-tentacled Coral photographed in aquarium Date:

Picture No. 11676213
Anchor Coral / Crescent-tentacled Coral showing fluorescent colours when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Tentacled Flathead / Crocodilefish - pair under a part of the Yonlanda Shipwreck (Papilloculiceps longiceps) Date:

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

Atlantic wolffish C015 / 7553
Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus). The Atlantic wolffish inhabits the rocky bottoms of the north-eastern and north-western Atlantic Ocean coasts, where it feeds on hard-shelled molluscs

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4680
Green hydra. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of the tentacled head of a green hydra (Hydra viridis). Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals, belonging to the phylum Cnidaria

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4681
Green hydra. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a green hydra (Hydra viridis), showing its tentacled head. Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4678
Green hydra. Light micrograph of the tentacled head of a green hydra (Hydra viridis). Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals, belonging to the phylum Cnidaria

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4679
Green hydra. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a green hydra (Hydra viridis), showing its tentacled head. Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals

Nautilus, artwork
Nautilus. Computer artwork of a nautilus (family Nautilidae), showing the internal chambers of its shell. The nautilus is a marine cephalopod mollusc related to the octopus and squid

Pacific sea nettle jellyfish C018 / 2547
Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jellyfish. This species has a distinctive golden-brown bell, up to 30 cm in diameter, whitish oral arms

Pacific sea nettle jellyfish C018 / 2546
Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jellyfish. This species has a distinctive golden-brown bell, up to 30 cm in diameter, whitish oral arms

Pacific sea nettle jellyfish C018 / 2550
Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jellyfish. This species has a distinctive golden-brown bell, up to 30 cm in diameter, whitish oral arms

Pacific sea nettle jellyfish C018 / 2548
Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jellyfish. This species has a distinctive golden-brown bell, up to 30 cm in diameter, whitish oral arms

Plumose sea anemones (Metridium senile). These anemones are found mostly in the cooler waters of the northern Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Tube anemone. Cerianthus filiformis tube anemone amongst corals on a reef. Tube, or cylinder, anemones are anthozoans that look very similar to sea anemones, but belong to a different subclass

Leather coral polyps. Close-up of the tentacled polyps of a leather coral (Sarcophyton sp.) colony. Photographed in Indonesia

Fan worms. Close-up of the tentacled heads of a colony of Sabellastarte sp. fan worms. These polychaete tube worms live in tubes using their tentacles to catch food particles as they float by

Palm coral polyps. Close-up of the tentacled polyps of palm, or tree, coral (Clavularia sp.) colony. Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sea cucumber and starfish. Burrowing sea cucumber (Neothyonidium magnum, centre) buried in the sand next to a granulated starfish (Choriaster granulatus, upper right)

Burrowing sea cucumber (Neothyonidium magnum, centre) buried deep in the sand. Only the tentacles of the sea cucumber, which it uses to feed, are above the sand

Graeffs sea cucumbers
Yellow sea cucumbers (Colochirus robustus) on an orange sponge. Sea cucumbers are scavengers that travel across the sea bed using their tentacles to search for plankton

Sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) on a reef. Sea apples are rounded sea cucumbers that feed by filtering sea water with their tentacled crown (fronds, upper centre)

Hydrozoa (Ectopleura larynx). Hydrozoa are a type of cnidarian and are related to corals and sea anemones. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Hydromedusa. Medusa stage of a Halitholus sp. hydrozoan. Hydromedusae are the sexually reproductive stage of hydrozoan cnidarians

Baby North Pacific giant octopus(Enteroctopus dofleini) being held in a shell. This species of octopus is one of the largest, with one live specimen found to weight 71kg

Spaghetti worm cocoon
Spaghetti worm (Cirratulus cirratus) cocoon. Spaghetti worms are polychaetes, which are a class of marine annelid (segmented) worm

Stalked jellyfish eating a shrimp. Close-up of the tentacled head end of a stalked jellyfish (staromedusa, Lucernaria quadricornis) retracting after having engulfed a skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp)

Hydrozoan colony. Close-up of the tentacled feeding structures of a hydrozoan (Tubularia larynx) colony. Hydrozoa are a type of cnidarian and are related to corals and sea anemones

Lesser cylinder anemone (Cerianthus lloydi). Cylinder, or tube, anemones are anthozoans that look very similar to sea anemones, but belong to a different subclass

Atlantic wolffish resting next to a plumose sea anemone. The Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus) inhabits the rocky bottoms of the north-eastern and north-western Atlantic Ocean coasts

Spaghetti worm. Close-up of the tentacled polychaete marine worm (Cirratulus cirratus)

Feather duster worm. Close-up of the tentacled polychaete (marine annelid) worm Branchiomma arctica. These worms live in tubes made out of sand, and bits of shell and other debris

Amphitrite worm. Close-up of the tentacles of an Amphitrite sp. polychaete (marine annelid) worm. Amphitrites are surface deposit feeders

Hydrozoan colony and amphipods. Amphipod (Stenothoe marina) crustaceans sheltering amongst the tentacled feeding structures of a hydrozoan (Tubularia larynx) colony

Hydrozoan (Tubularia indivisa). Hydrozoa are a type of cnidarian and are related to corals and sea anemones

Stinky squid fungus

Bristle worm. Polychaete marine worm (Brada villosa) with its tentacles retracted. This worm is a surface deposit feeder. It catches falling particles with numerous tentacles (not seen)

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"Startling Stories - The Gods Hate Kansas: Exploring the Enigmatic World Wonders" In a realm where reality and imagination collide, tentacled creatures emerge to captivate our senses. From the depths of literature like "Startling Stories - The Gods Hate Kansas" to the mesmerizing beauty of nature's creations, such as the tentacled snake (Erpeton tentaculatum), these beings hold an undeniable allure. Picture No. 11676216 reveals a fascinating sight: Hydra budding under the watchful eye of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Each delicate tendril sprouting from their bodies hints at their remarkable regenerative abilities. Picture No. 11676214 showcases another glimpse into this world, with Erpeton tentaculatum gracefully gliding through water, its serpentine body adorned with unique appendages that resemble tiny tentacles. Delving deeper into microscopic wonders, Picture No. 11676213 unveils a captivating image of Hydra under SEM once again – intricate structures that seem otherworldly in their complexity. These minuscule organisms possess an astonishing ability to regenerate and adapt to various environments. But it is not only in aquatic realms that we find these enigmatic creatures; even within Atlantic waters lies another intriguing specimen – the Atlantic wolffish (C015 / 7553). With its elongated body and distinctive fringed fins resembling elegant tendrils, it stands as a testament to nature's boundless creativity. Returning to microcosms yet again, we encounter Green hydra in light micrographs C014 / 4680 and C014 / 4681. Their vibrant hue contrasts against their surroundings as they sway gently in unseen currents – ethereal beings inviting us into their mysterious domain. Tentacled wonders continue to astound us with their diversity and beauty across different dimensions – whether found within gripping tales or observed through scientific lenses.