Chordate Collection (#7)

Ink-spot sea squirt and a crinoid
Ink-spot sea squirt (Polycarpa aurata, blue) and a crinoid (right) amongst coral. Sea squirts are sessile barrel-shaped animals that feed by filtering plankton from the water

Ink-spot sea squirt (Polycarpa aurata) amongst coral. Sea squirts are sessile barrel-shaped animals that feed by filtering plankton from the water

Primitive vertebrate, artwork
Primitive vertebrates, Haikouella lanceolata, artwork. H. lanceolata is an extinct, soft-bodied life-form, discovered in Lower Cambrian (520 million-year-old) deposits in Yunnan Province, China

Syrian Woodpecker (Dendrocopos syriacus) The Syrian Woodpecker is a resident breeding bird from southeastern Europe east to Iran. Its range has expanded further northwest into Europe in recent years

Syrian Woodpecker (Dendrocopos syriacus) The Syrian Woodpecker is a resident breeding bird from southeastern Europe east to Iran. Its range has expanded further northwest into Europe in recent years

Sea squirts on coral. Stalked green ascidians or grape tunicates (Oxycorynia fascicularis) attached to a reef. Sea squirts filter plankton from the water current which circulates through them

Sea squirt and lancelet, artwork
Sea squirt and lancelet. Historical artwork of longitudinal sections through a sea squirt (Ascidia, left) and a lancelet (Brachiostoma formerly Amphioxus, right). Illustration by Ernst Haeckel

Barred Owl - fledgling just outside of their nest cavity. May in Connecticut, USA
JZ-3857 Barred Owl - fledgling just outside of their nest cavity. May in Connecticut, USA Strix varia Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Barred Owl adult in day roost near nest cavity. May in Connecticut, USA
JZ-3845 Barred Owl adult in day roost near nest cavity. May in Connecticut, USA Strix varia Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Barred Owl fledglings just outside of their nest cavity. May in Connecticut, USA
JZ-3841 Barred Owl fledglings just outside of their nest cavity. May in Connecticut, USA strix varia Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Western Screech Owl - March - Southeast Arizona - USA
JZ-3962 Western Screech Owl - March Southeast Arizona - USA Otus kennicottii Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Short-eared Owl - on fence post - in early morning light. RI - USA - February
JZ-3428 Short-eared Owl - on fence post - in early morning light. RI - USA - February Asio flammeus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Barred Owl - in flight - Florida - USA - in January
JZ-3346 Barred Owl - in flight Florida - USA - in January Strix varia Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Barred Owl - Florida - USA - in January
JZ-3345 Barred Owl Florida - USA - in January Strix varia Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Chordates: A Diverse and Fascinating Animal Group From the mysterious sea lampreys to the majestic llamas of Bolivia, chordates encompass a wide array of captivating creatures. These animals, characterized by their possession of a notochord at some stage in their life cycle, have intrigued scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. Take a journey through the animal kingdom and discover the incredible diversity within this group. Encounter the powerful blue wildebeest, known scientifically as Connochaetes taurinus, roaming freely across vast African plains. Marvel at the graceful greater kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, with its magnificent spiral horns that adorn its head. Venture into wetlands where you might spot the great blue heron gracefully wading through shallow waters in Boundary Bay, British Columbia. This elegant bird captures our attention with its long legs and impressive wingspan. Travel back millions of years to witness ancient Cambrian animals brought to life through intricate artwork. Immerse yourself in an underwater world where nudibranchs like Nembrotha chamberlaini feed on tunicates (sea squirts) amidst vibrant coral reefs. Experience autumn's enchanting atmosphere in Germany's Harz Mountains as a roaring stag stands proudly by a tranquil stream. This historic painting from 1898 offers us a glimpse into nature's timeless beauty captured by talented artists. Embark on an adventure to Switzerland's Zurich Game Park and encounter ibexes gracefully navigating rocky terrains. Transported from an original 19th-century masterpiece, this digital reproduction allows us to appreciate these magnificent creatures up close. Witness history unfold as you delve into India's past - behold a working elephant tied to a palm tree or join an exhilarating tiger hunt from atop an elephant's back. These digital reproductions offer glimpses into moments frozen in time during the 19th century. Intriguing and diverse, chordates captivate our imagination with their unique characteristics and habitats.