Microorganisms Collection

Plankton, artwork C016 / 3447
Plankton. Artwork of plankton as viewed under a magnifying glass

Water bear, light micrograph C016 / 8581
Water bear, differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph. Water bears, or tardigrades, (phylum Tardigrada) are small, water-dwelling

Infections spread by sneezing, artwork C013 / 5949
Infections spread by sneezing. Computer artwork showing virus particles (virions, blue) and bacteria (rod-shaped) in the spray produced by someone when they sneeze

Salmonella bacteria, artwork C013 / 8818
Salmonella bacteria, computer artwork. Salmonella sp. bacteria are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria that have flagella (hair-like structures) that they use for locomotion

Water bear, SEM C016 / 9084
Water bear (Echiniscus granulatus). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the underside of a water bear, or tardigrade (phylum Tardigrada)

Colony of Haemophilus influenzae, 1906 (litho)
3501914 Colony of Haemophilus influenzae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Mycobacterium leprae, 1906 (litho)
3501912 Colony of Mycobacterium leprae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, 1906 (litho)
3501903 Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae with and without bubble capsule, 1906 (litho)
3501899 Colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae with and without bubble capsule, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of Streptococcus Pneumoniae, 1906 (litho)
3501898 Colony of Streptococcus Pneumoniae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Spirillum of the Lyme disease causing bacteria, Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis, in blood sample, 1906 (litho)
3501919 Spirillum of the Lyme disease causing bacteria, Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis, in blood sample, 1906 (litho) by German School

Colony of Vibrio cholerae, 1906 (litho)
3501918 Colony of Vibrio cholerae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Clostridium tetani with spores, 1906 (litho)
3501913 Colony of Clostridium tetani with spores, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, 1906 (litho)
3501910 Colony of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

A colony of Staphylococcus pyogenes after cell division, 1906 (litho)
3501897 A colony of Staphylococcus pyogenes after cell division, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of Streptococcus pyogenes, 1906 (litho)
3501894 Colony of Streptococcus pyogenes, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Varieties of microscopic Marine organisms, 1900 (litho)
3501931 Varieties of microscopic Marine organisms, 1900 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Colony of Yersinia pestis, 1906 (litho)
3501917 Colony of Yersinia pestis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Salmonella Typhi showing Bacilli with flagella, 1906 (litho)
3501916 Colony of Salmonella Typhi showing Bacilli with flagella, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of Salmonella typhi, 1906 (litho)
3501915 Colony of Salmonella typhi, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Bacillus Anthracis in a human spleen, 1906 (litho)
3501905 Colony of Bacillus Anthracis in a human spleen, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spores of Bacillus Anthracis, 1906 (litho)
3501904 Spores of Bacillus Anthracis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea found in the Urethra, 1906 (litho)
3501900 Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea found in the Urethra, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae, 1906 (litho)
3501907 Colony of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Bacterium mallei, 1906 (litho)
3501906 Colony of Bacterium mallei, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Staphylococcus colony, 1905 (litho)
3501895 Staphylococcus colony, 1905 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, 1906 (litho)
3501911 Colony of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Wheel Animal, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001202 Wheel Animal, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Bacillus bacterial genus

Picture No. 11675563
Light Micrograph (LM): Rhizopus sporangia. Date:

Helicobacter pylori bacteria, SEM C016 / 9136
Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Helicobacter pylori bacteria (green) in the stomach. H

Coastal wildlife, artwork C016 / 7191
Coastal wildlife. Computer artwork showing the varying forms of wildlife found at different depths on a gently sloping Mediterranean coast, with an inset showing sand-dwelling life (lower right)

Amoeba protozoa, SEM
Amoeba protozoa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of four Amoeba sp. protozoa, showing their numerous pseudopodia (cytoplasmic extensions, leg-like)

Parvovirus particle, artwork C013 / 4640
Parvovirus particle. Computer artwork showing the outer structure of a human parvovirus (family Parvoviridae) particle (virion)

Mould fungus, SEM
Mould fungus (Penicillium expansum), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This fungus, also called blue mould, is a pathogen of plant material

Picture No. 11675491
Light Micrograph: Ciliate. Date:

Picture No. 11675490
Light Micrograph (LM): Elongate Ciliate and Paramecium bursaria. Date:

Illustration shows microorganisms. Spumellaria. - Schaumstrahlinge, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows microorganisms. Thalamophora. - Kammerlinge, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows microorganisms. Stephoidea. - Ringelstrahlinge, 1 print : color photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration shows microorganisms. Polycyttaria. - Dereins-Strahlinge, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration shows microorganisms. Rotatoria. - Radertiere, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows microorganisms. Spyroidea. - Nukchenstrahlinge, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

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Microorganisms, the tiny wonders of life that exist all around us, are both fascinating and formidable. From the resilient water bear to the intricate structures captured in light micrographs, these microscopic creatures never cease to amaze. Infections spread by sneezing remind us of their potential impact on our health. The artwork depicting this transmission serves as a stark reminder of how easily these unseen organisms can wreak havoc within our bodies. The water bear, observed through scanning electron microscopy, showcases its remarkable resilience and adaptability. Its ability to survive extreme conditions has earned it the title of nature's toughest creature. Looking back at history, lithographs from 1906 reveal colonies of various bacteria that have plagued humanity for centuries. Haemophilus influenzae, Mycobacterium leprae, Micrococcus Gonorrhoea - each with their own unique characteristics and consequences for human health. Streptococcus pneumoniae takes center stage in another lithograph series; its bubble capsule highlighting its role in causing severe respiratory infections. These images serve as a testament to the ongoing battle between humans and disease-causing microorganisms throughout history. Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis is responsible for Lyme disease - an illness that continues to affect countless individuals worldwide. A lithograph showcasing this spirillum highlights the importance of early detection and treatment when dealing with such infectious agents. Vibrio cholerae is yet another notorious bacterium depicted in a lithograph from 1906. This organism causes cholera outbreaks that have claimed countless lives over centuries past and present. Clostridium tetani reveals itself through spores in another captivating lithograph from 1906. This bacterium causes tetanus - a potentially deadly infection often associated with puncture wounds or contaminated objects. Lastly, Mycobacterium tuberculosis reminds us of one of humanity's oldest adversaries: tuberculosis. This ancient pathogen still poses significant challenges today despite medical advancements.