Anthozoan Collection (#7)

Stony coral (order Scleractinia). Close-up of the surface of a stony coral colony. Photographed in Indonesia

Anemone shrimp on bubble coral. Photographed off Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bleached Montipora undata coral on a reef. Coral bleaching results when the symbiotic zooxanthellae (single-celled algae) are released from the original host coral organism due to stress

Blotcheye soldierfish on a reef
Blotcheye soldierfish (Myripristis berndti) swimming over a barrel sponge (centre) and featherstars (crinoids, stripy) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sponge and featherstars on a reef
Sponge (phylum porifera, blue) and featherstars (crinoids, feathery) on a reef. Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Soft corals on the seabed
Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) on the sandy seabed. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Blotcheye soldierfish and soft coral
Blotcheye soldierfish (Myripristis berndti) with soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Soft coral on the seabed

Anemones with anemonefish. Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) swimming over Magnificent anemones (Heteractis magnifica). Photographed off Rincah Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sponge on coral. Sponge (red) attached to black coral (order Antipatharia, white). Photographed oof Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Blue seastar (Linckia laevigata) leaning against a sea fan (gorgonian coral) on a reef. Photographed in the Philippines

Orange-banded coralfish feeding
Orange-banded coralfish (Coradion chrysozonus) feeding on gorgonian coral polyps. Photographed in Misool, Raja Empat, West Papua, Indonesia

Black-tail dascyllus (Dascyllus melanurus) amongst blue coral (Heliopora coerulea). Photographed in Misool, Raja Empat, West Papua, Indonesia

Racoon butterflyfish on a reef
Racoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) on a reef. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Eastern triangle butterflyfish feeding
Eastern triangle butterflyfish (Chaetodon baronessa) feeding on coral polyps. Photographed in Misool, Raja Empat, West Papua, Indonesia

Porcelain crabs on a sea pen
Porcelain crabs (Porcellanella triloba) on a sea pen (Virgularia sp.). Sea pena are colonial organisms related to sea feathers. Photographed off Rinca Island, Indonesia

Sweeper fish. Shoal of sweeper fish (family Pempheridae) amongst corals on a reef. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Two-spot snappers and coral. School of two-spot snappers (Lutjanus biguttatus) over vast beds of staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis). Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Brittlestars on gorgonian coral
Brittlestars (Ophiothrix sp. yellow) on gorgonian coral (red). Photographed at Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Hydroid crab on a sea pen (Pteroides sp.). The hydroid crab (Porcellanella triloba) has decorated its body with hydroid (Hydrozoa) polyps. Sea pens are colonial organisms related to sea feathers

Blue-girdled angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus, centre) on a coral reef. Photographed off the Solomon Islands

Regal angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) on a coral reef. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Tropical angelfish. Regal angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus, upper right) and a blue-girdled angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus, centre) on a coral reef. Photographed off the Solomon Islands

Eastern triangle butterflyfish on a reef
Eastern triangle butterflyfish (Chaetodon baronessa) on a reef. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Anemones and sea squirts. Zoanthid anemones (Acrozoanthus sp. red) and sea squirts (or tunicates, Clavelina sp. and Didemnum sp.) on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Soft coral on a reef
Soft coral (Scleronephthya sp.) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Redtail butterflyfish and sea fan. Pair of redtail butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) in front of a gorgonian coral. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Indian vagabond butterflyfish on a reef
Indian vagabond butterflyfish (Chaetodon decussatus) with black coral (order Antipatharia, white). Photographed in the Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Black-axil chromis on leather coral
Black-axil chromis (Chromis atripectoralis, light blue, centre) sheltering in table coral (Acropora sp.) among other reef fish. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park Indonesia

Table coral on a reef
Coral reef. Variety of corals growing on a reef. These include table coral (Acropora sp.), porites sp. and brain coral (family Faviidae). Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Yellow chromis on table coral
Yellow chromis (Chromis analis, lower centre) at rest on table coral (Acropora sp.). Photographed in Indonesia

Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) seeking shelter near an anemone. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow chromis on leather coral
Yellow chromis (Chromis analis) at rest on leather coral covered in Acoelomorph flatworms (Wamino sp. red). Photographed in Indonesia

Damaged blue coral. Close-up of blue coral (Heliopora coerulea) that has been broken by bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) who feed on live corals as well as encrusting algae

Butterflyfish over a reef. Bennetts butterflyfish (Chaetodon benetti, top) and a spot-banded butterflyfish (Chaetodon punctatofasciatus, bottom) swimming over coral

Acropora plate coral polyps. Close-up of polyps from an Acropora humilis coral colony. Photographed in Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Brain coral. Close-up of the convoluted ridged surface of a brain coral (family Faviidae) colony. Photographed in Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Brittle star eating coral. Northern basket star (Gorgonocephalus arcticus, centre, yellow) wrapped around a soft coral (Gersemia fruticosa, white)

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

Soft coral growing on a reef. Unlike other corals, soft corals do not produce calcium carbonate skeletons and don t form reefs. They thrive in nutrient-rich waters with less light intensity

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Anthozoans, a diverse group of marine animals, encompassing sea anemones and corals, have captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. This captivating Coral Gallery from 1895 showcases the stunning beauty and intricate structures of these remarkable creatures. In this mesmerizing collection, we encounter a plethora species that inhabit different corners of our planet. From the Caiman crocodilus crocodilus in South America to the Anilius scytale found in Sri Lanka's tea estates, their presence is truly global. Amongst them are Bunodes ballii and Sagartia coccinea - two enchanting sea anemones that grace us with their vibrant colors and delicate tentacles. Their ethereal beauty is further accentuated by Phellia brodricii and Caryophyllia clavus, showcasing the diversity within this fascinating group. As we delve deeper into this gallery, we stumble upon Syringopora - a fossil coral that takes us back millions of years to witness the evolution of these ancient organisms. Its intricate patterns serve as a reminder of Earth's rich history. Sagartia sphyrodeta stands out among its counterparts with its unique appearance and distinctive characteristics. This particular sea anemone leaves onlookers awestruck with its striking features. Lastly, Fungia coral adds another layer to this captivating display. Its disc-shaped structure creates a mesmerizing spectacle reminiscent of underwater gardens flourishing beneath turquoise waters. This Coral Gallery not only showcases the breathtaking beauty but also highlights the importance of preserving these fragile ecosystems. As climate change threatens their existence today more than ever before, it becomes imperative for us to protect these anthozoans' habitats so future generations can continue marveling at their splendor. Let us be inspired by this timeless collection as we strive towards conservation efforts that will ensure our oceans remain teeming with life for years to come.