Gills Collection (#5)

Gills of an asian conch
Gills. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the gills of an asian conch (family Viviparidae), also known as a mystery snail

Nembrotha kubaryana sea slug
Nembrotha kubaryana nudibranch, a type of sea slug. This nudibranch inhabits reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It feeds on ascidians and can reach 12 centimetres in length

Gills of an Alderfly larva, SEM
Gills of an alderfly larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the gills of an alderfly (Sialis lutaria) larva. The gills are the feather-like structures seen at top and bottom

Young newt, SEM
Young newt. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a juvenile (immature) newt. Although this newt is in the last stages of development

Head of a young newt, SEM
Head of a young newt. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a juvenile (immature) newt. Although this newt is in the last stages of development

Shark, artwork. Sharks are predatory fish that first evolved in the Palaeozoic Era (245-570 million years ago), and now dominant present-day seas

Porcelain mushroom (Oudemansiella mucida)
Porcelain mushrooms (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on a moss-covered branch. This edible fungus is named after its translucent appearance. Photographed in the New Forest, UK, in October

Common frog tadpoles
Common Frog tadpoles (Rana temporaria). This is a very early stage of development, where the tadpoles have external branching gills

Crimson waxcap mushrooms, artwork
Crimson waxcap (Hygrocybe punicea) mushrooms, artwork. This fungus is found in northern Europe. The mushrooms (fruiting bodies) have a bell-shaped cap (lower right)

Climbing perch. These fish, from the genus Anabas, are found in southern Asia, including India, Burma, Indonesia and the Philippines. The specimens shown here are from India

Echinoderm anatomy, artwork
Echinoderm anatomy. Computer artwork showing the body structure and main organs of a typical echinoderm, such as a starfish

Frog tadpole. Close-up of a two-day-old tadpole of the common frog (Rana temporaria), showing its gills (frond-like, upper left). This is the external gill stage

Basking sharks
Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus). This filter feeding shark can grow up to eight metres long, making it the worlds second largest shark (after the whale shark)

Ragworm head. Close-up of the head of a ragworm (Nereis virens), showing its mouthparts. Ragworms are marine annelid worms that burrow in wet sand and mud using parapodia

Maze-gill fungus underside
Maze-gill fungus (Daedalea quercina) underside, showing the gills where the reproductive spores (not seen) are released. Photographed in October, on Powerstock Common, Dorset, UK

Mushroom gill cap, light micrograph. Transverse section through the cap of a common mushroom (Psalliota sp.) showing the gill lamellae (white)

Sandworm body. Close-up of the body of a sandworm (Nereis pellagica), showing its parapodia (un jointed limb-like outgrowths) and setae (bristles)

Trumpet worm. Underside of the marine annelid worm Pectinaria koreni, a type of fanworm. Fanworms live in tubes built out of sand and other bits of debris found on the sea floor

Sulphur toadstools. Undersides of sulphur toadstools (Tricholoma sulphureum). The gills contain million of spores, the reproductive cells of a fungus

Mushroom gills. Macrophotograph of the gills of an unidentified double capped mushroom. Gills are found on the underside of the cap (fruiting body) and hold the fungal spores

Porcelain fungi (Oudemansiella mucida) on a beech tree (Fagus sp.). This edible fungus is specific to beech wood. It occurs on both living and dead trees

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) growing on a tree trunk. These fruiting bodies (reproductive structures) are produced year-round by the fungus in large clusters

Crimson wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe punicea). Photographed in the New Forest, UK

Nudibranch and shrimp
Nudibranch (Chromodoris verrieri), or sea-slug, with an emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator). Photographed off Komodo, Indonesia

Dogfish gill, light micrograph
Dogfish gill. Light micrograph of a section through a gill lamella from a lesser spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula). Running across centre is a brachial artery

Lamprey gill region, light micrograph
Lamprey gill. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the gill region of a lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), a parasitic fish. The spinal area is at upper centre

Mushroom, light micrograph
Mushroom. Light micrograph (LM) of a section through a mushroom, Agaricus sp. (formerly Psalliota sp.), showing its stalk (orange) and gills (long white projections)

Mushroom gills, light micrograph
Mushroom gills. Light micrograph (LM) of a section through the gills of a mushroom, Agaricus sp. (formerly Psalliota sp.)

Shaggy pholiota fungi (Pholiota squarrosa) on a tree stump

Porcelain mushrooms (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on a moss-covered branch in October. Photographed in Cornwall, UK

Axolotl - neotenous larva with external gills - Mexico
PM-10657 Axolotl - neotenous larva with external gills Mexico Ambystoma Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Octopus - close-up of head showing funnel and gills Dolphinarium, Port Elisabeth. South Africa
WAT-9609 Common Octopus - close-up of head showing funnel and gills Dolphinarium, Port Elisabeth. South Africa Octopus vulgaris M

Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills
VT-8756 Magpie Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills

Common Newt - with external gills
PM-5217 Common Newt - with external gills Triturus vulgaris Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Axolotl - swimming in aquarium UK
MAB-1285 Axolotl - swimming in aquarium UK Ambystoma mexicanum Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Microscopic Fish Gill - tranverse section through gill region of fish. Fish anatomy
JC-429 Microscopic Fish Gill - tranverse section through gill region of fish. Fish anatomy. John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Crested Newt - Macro photo of head of eft or larva. Photographed under licence number: 20071652, Wiltshire
DK-93 Great Crested Newt - Macro photo of head of eft or larva Wiltshire, England, UK Triturus cristatus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Glowlight Tetra Fish
BB-673 Glowlight Tetra Fish Hemigrammus erythrozonus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Hedgehog Fungi - edible
AL-2212 Hedgehog Fungi - edible Hydnum repandum Ake Lindau Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

School of black margrates, Anisotremus surinamensis, Ilha do Meio, Fernando de Noronha national marine sanctuary
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Juvenile blue triggerfish, Pseudobalistes fuscus, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Mark Caney / SplashdownDirect
Bigeye Trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus). Malaysia (RR)

Manta ray, Manta birostris, feeding at night, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Silhouette of Galapagos shark - Carcharhinus galapagensis. Galapagos, Pacific Ocean
Mark Harding / SplashdownDirect

Galapagos sharks, Carcharhinus galapagensis, Oahu, Hawaii
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Gray reef sharks, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, glide over reef, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, Pacific
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus). Species Near threatened. Shark and Yolanda, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai
Mark Doherty / SplashdownDirect

School of collare butterflyfish and diver, Chaetodon collare, Similan Islands, Thailand (Andaman Sea) (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

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"Gills: Nature's Aquatic Marvels Unveiled" Priestfield Stadium Fine Art - Gillingham Football Club: A unique blend of athleticism and artistry, just like the intricate gills that enable aquatic life to thrive. Mushroom spores - close-up: Delicate and mesmerizing, these microscopic structures hold the secret to a mushroom's reproductive success. Basking Shark DSE 15 Certorhinus maximus - Isle of Man © Douglas David Seifert ARDEA LONDON: Witness the majestic basking shark as it gracefully glides through the waters, relying on its massive gill slits for efficient filter feeding. Manta Ray - with Remora on underside, in feeding mode. Showing dissected gill slits Red Sea: Dive into an underwater spectacle where manta rays showcase their incredible filtering abilities through their intricately designed gill slits. Mushroom gills, SEM: Explore the hidden world beneath mushrooms' caps as scanning electron microscopy reveals their delicate and beautiful gill structures responsible for spore dispersal. Sea Trout, Salmo trutta, side view (Picture No. 10890311): Behold the elegance of a sea trout as it effortlessly navigates its watery domain using its specialized respiratory system – the remarkable gills. Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, side view: Immerse yourself in vibrant hues as you admire a rainbow trout's streamlined body adorned with intricate rows of feathery gills – nature's masterpiece at work. Dolphin Fish (Coryphaena hippurus), surface dwelling ray-finned fish: Discover how dolphin fish utilize their well-developed set to extract oxygen from water while they roam freely near ocean surfaces. Axolotl Vancouver aquarium & Axolotl- neotenous larval form; central America.