Museum Specimen Collection

Delve into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and discover the wonders of its mysterious inhabitants

Museum Specimen Collection: Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), female specimen, from deepsea Atlantic

Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), female specimen, from deepsea Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde at a depth of 1900m

Ribbon sawtail fish (Idiacanthus fasciola) from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 800-1000m

Museum Specimen Collection: Frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) specimen with mouth open, from Atlantic Ocean

Frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) specimen with mouth open, from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 729m

Museum Specimen Collection: Red-winged parrot

Red-winged parrot. Museum specimen of a male red- winged parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus) as seen in ultraviolet (UV) light. This species is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea

Museum Specimen Collection: Avian feather research

Avian feather research. Researchers Georg Pohland (left) and Peter Mullen (right), from the Alexander Koenig Research Institute and Museum of Zoology, Germany

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Delve into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and discover the wonders of its mysterious inhabitants. Witness the Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), a female specimen with her ethereal glow, and the Ribbon sawtail fish (Idiacanthus fasciola), a vibrant creature found at depths of 800-1000m. Up next, prepare to be amazed by the prehistoric Frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus), with its mouth wide open, showcasing its rows of sharp teeth. On land, explore the avian world through the lens of science. Avian feather research uncovers the secrets of the Red-winged Parrot and Bluethroat, revealing their unique structures and adaptations. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the natural world, one specimen at a time.