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Fluke Collection (#6)

Witness the majestic beauty of nature as a humpback whale gracefully emerges from the water, its fluke glistening in the warm hues of a sunset in Southeast Alaska

Background imageFluke Collection: Common Dolphins

Common Dolphins
A pair of long-beaked common dolphins jump through the waves of Monterey Bay, California

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale Fluke

Humpback Whale Fluke
A humpback whale repeatedly slaps the water in Monterey Bay, California

Background imageFluke Collection: A humpback whale slaps its tail on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean

A humpback whale slaps its tail on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean
A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) slaps its massive tail on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Why these huge whales, which reach lengths of over 50 feet, perform such behavior is not known

Background imageFluke Collection: A large humpback whale breaches out of the Atlantic Ocean

A large humpback whale breaches out of the Atlantic Ocean
A large humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaches out of the Atlantic Ocean. Why these huge whales breach, which reach lengths of over 50 feet, is not known

Background imageFluke Collection: Scanning electron micrograph of a schistosome parasite

Scanning electron micrograph of a schistosome parasite, which enters the body through the skin of persons coming in contact with infested waters. The adult worm lives in the veins of its host

Background imageFluke Collection: A humpback whale raises its tail as it dives into the Atlantic Ocean

A humpback whale raises its tail as it dives into the Atlantic Ocean
A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) raises its massive tail as it dives into the Atlantic Ocean. These huge whales can reach lengths of over 50 feet

Background imageFluke Collection: Fluke of a Sperm Whale -Physeter macrocephalus- while diving, Kaikoura, Canterbury Region

Fluke of a Sperm Whale -Physeter macrocephalus- while diving, Kaikoura, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Background imageFluke Collection: Fluke of a Humpback Whale -Megaptera novaeangliae-, diving, Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula

Fluke of a Humpback Whale -Megaptera novaeangliae-, diving, Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imageFluke Collection: Fluke and fin of a Humpback Whale -Megaptera novaeangliae-, diving, Gerlache Strait

Fluke and fin of a Humpback Whale -Megaptera novaeangliae-, diving, Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imageFluke Collection: Grey whales, Whale Watching, Magdalena Bay, Mexico, North America

Grey whales, Whale Watching, Magdalena Bay, Mexico, North America

Background imageFluke Collection: Adult sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) flukes-up dive near Isla San Pedro Martir

Adult sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) flukes-up dive near Isla San Pedro Martir, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Background imageFluke Collection: Adult male humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) compete for a female in esterus

Adult male humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) compete for a female in esterus, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Background imageFluke Collection: Antarctic Peninsula Humpback whale raising its tail fluke before diving

Antarctic Peninsula Humpback whale raising its tail fluke before diving
Alaska, Humpback whale raising its tail fluke before diving

Background imageFluke Collection: Alaska, Tongass National Forest, Tail flukes of Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae)

Alaska, Tongass National Forest, Tail flukes of Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) sounding in Frederick Sound

Background imageFluke Collection: NA, Canada, Newfoundland, Trinity Bay Humpback whale tail

NA, Canada, Newfoundland, Trinity Bay Humpback whale tail
NA, Canada, Newfoundland, Trinity Bay, Humpback whale tail

Background imageFluke Collection: Picture No. 10851026

Picture No. 10851026
HUMPBACK WHALE - tourists watching from boat. (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Background imageFluke Collection: Picture No. 10848412

Picture No. 10848412
Grey Whale - tail appearing above water (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Background imageFluke Collection: Picture No. 10785421

Picture No. 10785421
Whale Watching - Tourists on boat watching Blue Whale tail fluke (Balaenoptera musculus) Date:

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke, SEM

Schistosome fluke, SEM
Schistosome fluke. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke worm, a cause of schistosomiasis in humans

Background imageFluke Collection: Immature fluke, light micrograph

Immature fluke, light micrograph
Fluke. Light micrograph of an immature parasitic trematode (fluke). Magnification: x15 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0588

Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0588
Schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke, computer artwork

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0596

Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0596
Schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke, computer artwork

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0590

Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0590
Schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke, computer artwork

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0593

Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0593
Schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke, computer artwork

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0591

Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0591
Schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke, computer artwork

Background imageFluke Collection: Fluke larva, light micrograph

Fluke larva, light micrograph
Fluke larva. Light micrograph of a parasitic trematode (fluke) larva. Magnification: x75 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0592

Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0592
Schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke, computer artwork

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0589

Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0589
Schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke, computer artwork

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0595

Schistosome fluke, artwork F005 / 0595
Schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke, computer artwork

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome flukes mating, micrograph C014 / 4867

Schistosome flukes mating, micrograph C014 / 4867
Schistosome flukes mating. Light micrograph of Schistosoma japonicum fluke worms mating. The male is the smaller animal at centre

Background imageFluke Collection: Blood flukes mating C016 / 5782

Blood flukes mating C016 / 5782
Blood flukes (Schistosoma sp.) mating. These parasites are found in man and other mammals

Background imageFluke Collection: Schistosome fluke worms, artwork C013 / 4642

Schistosome fluke worms, artwork C013 / 4642
Schistosome fluke worms. Computer artwork of Schistosoma mansoni fluke (trematode) worms in the human body. S. mansoni live in the veins around the large intestine and cause schistosomiasis

Background imageFluke Collection: Paragonimus sp. parasitic worm

Paragonimus sp. parasitic worm
Human lung fluke, a parasitic worm. Common in South East Asia, in 1980 there were thought to be 3 million people infected

Background imageFluke Collection: Halipegus hessleri, parasitic worm

Halipegus hessleri, parasitic worm
A parasitic worm specimen measuring 3.3mm

Background imageFluke Collection: Bulinus sp. Biomphalaria sp. African snails

Bulinus sp. Biomphalaria sp. African snails
A collection of shells of species involved in the life cycle of blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma which gives rise to the disease Schistosomiasis in humans

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback whale rising out of the sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Humpback whale rising out of the sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageFluke Collection: Grey Whale WAT 6202 Tail Eschrichtius robustus © M. Watson / ardea. com

Grey Whale WAT 6202 Tail Eschrichtius robustus © M. Watson / ardea. com
WAT-6202 Grey Whale - Tail Mexico Eschrichtius robustus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale - Caudal fin - Inside Passage - Alaska

Humpback Whale - Caudal fin - Inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17796 Humpback Whale - Caudal fin Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale - inside Passage - Alaska

Humpback Whale - inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17782 Humpback Whale Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback whale - Caudal fin with barnacles

Humpback whale - Caudal fin with barnacles
WAT-17773 Humpback whale - Caudal fin with barnacles Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale - fluking - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico

Humpback Whale - fluking - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1348 Humpback Whale - fluking Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico Megaptera novaeangliae Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFluke Collection: Grey Whale - diving - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey Whale - diving - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1337 Grey Whale - diving San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageFluke Collection: Short-finned Pilot Whale - Tail - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico

Short-finned Pilot Whale - Tail - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1426 Short-finned Pilot Whale - Tail Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico Globicephala macrorhynchus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale - tail fin - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico

Humpback Whale - tail fin - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1345 Humpback Whale - tail fin Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico Megaptera novaeangliae Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale - caudal fin

Humpback Whale - caudal fin
WAT-17780 Humpback Whale - caudal fin Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale - Caudal fin - inside Passage - Alaska

Humpback Whale - Caudal fin - inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17783 Humpback Whale - Caudal fin Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401




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Witness the majestic beauty of nature as a humpback whale gracefully emerges from the water, its fluke glistening in the warm hues of a sunset in Southeast Alaska. This breathtaking sight reminds us of the wonders that lie beneath the surface. In another realm, microscopic Schistosoma spp. Blood flukes silently invade their host, reminding us of the delicate balance between life and survival. Their intricate existence serves as a reminder to appreciate even the smallest organisms that shape our world. As a sperm whale dives below a vibrant rainbow, its powerful tail fluke breaks through the water's surface, leaving behind an awe-inspiring spectacle captured in Picture No. 11675599, and is moments like these that remind us how interconnected we are with marine life and how vital it is to protect their habitats. The Northern Right whale takes center stage as it plunges into the depths at sunset in Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada CH 561. The sheer size and gracefulness of this magnificent creature leave us humbled by its presence. A grey whale's tail rises above San Ignacio Lagoon in El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve—a sanctuary where humans can witness firsthand these gentle giants' annual migration, and is here that we learn about coexistence and respect for all living beings who share our planet. Macro photographs reveal liver flukes up close—an astonishing display of nature's intricacy hidden within tiny organisms. These images serve as reminders to appreciate both grandiose spectacles and minute details alike. Praziquantel parasite drug stands tall against harmful invaders—providing hope for those affected by parasitic infections worldwide. Its discovery showcases human ingenuity working hand-in-hand with nature to combat diseases that threaten lives across continents. In Mexico's Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), we encounter blue whales—the largest animals on Earth—whose immense tail flukes create ripples on calm waters while captivating our hearts.