Plankton Collection (page 5)

White Diatomite Field in the Sahara
White formations of Diatomite emerging from the sand in the Sahara desert in western Libya.Diatomite is a sedimentary rock composed of siliceous shells of diatoms

Picture No. 10891571
Red Spotted Anemone Porcelain Crab - feeding in the plankton rich water (Neopetrolisthes maculatus ) Date:

This Envisat image, 2008 with the Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer, captures a plankton bloom stretching across the Northeast Passage in the Barents Sea

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding at the surface on zooplankton, mouth open, known as ram feeding, Yum Balam Marine Protected Area, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America

Scientist and whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding at the surface on zooplankton, mouth open, known as ram feeding, Yum Balam Marine Protected Area, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America

Manta ray (Manta birostris) feeding on zooplankton by extending its cephalic lobes, Yum Balam Marine Protected Area, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America

Model of Ceratium

Cyclops

Various species of zooplankton, including water fleas (copepod), crab larvae, young fish

Varieties of Plankton

Foraminiferan fossil, SEM
Foraminiferan fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fossilised shell (test) of a foraminiferan. Foraminifera are single-celled marine protozoa that construct

Coloured SEM of foraminiferan, Peneroplis sp
Foraminiferan shell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the test (shell) of the Mediterranean foraminiferan, Peneroplis proteus

Coloured SEM of Podocyrtis mitra, a radiolarian
Radiolarian. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the test (skeleton) of a Podocyrtis mitra, a type of radiolarian protozoan

Coloured SEM of foraminiferan, Elphidium sp
Foraminiferan shell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the test (shell) of the British formaminiferan, Elphidium crispum

Coloured SEM of Foraminifera Textularia sp. fossil
Fossil foraminifera. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fossil shell of the single-celled protozoan Textularia sp. belonging to the order Foraminifera

Fossilised foraminiferans, SEM
Fossilised foraminiferans. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fossilised shells of assorted foraminiferan protozoa (order Foraminifera)

Coloured SEM of foraminiferan, Spirolina sp
Foraminiferan shell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the test (shell) of the Mediterranean foraminiferan, Spirolina areitinus

Foraminiferan tests (shells), macrophotograph. Species seen here include Bulimina gibba, Elphidium crispum, E. articulatum, Lagena sulcata, and Miliolinella circularis

Foraminiferan fossil, SEM Z110 / 0239
Foraminiferan fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fossilised shell (test) of a foraminiferan. Foraminifera are single-celled marine protozoa that construct

Radiolarian skeleton, artwork F005 / 0194
Radiolarian skeleton. Computer artwork of the skeleton of a radiolarian. Radiolaria are single-celled protozoans that are found in marine plankton

Radiolarian skeleton, artwork F005 / 0190
Radiolarian skeleton. Computer artwork of the skeleton of a radiolarian. Radiolaria are single-celled protozoans that are found in marine plankton

Diatom, light micrograph C014 / 4673
Diatom. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a Gyrosigma sp. diatom. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Scenedesmus algae, SEM C014 / 1461
Scenedesmus algae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Scenedesmus sp. algae. Scenedesmus is a nonmotile colonial green algae that has its cells arranged in a row

Tabellaria diatoms, SEM C016 / 9599
Tabellaria diatoms. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Tabellaria sp. diatom colony. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Fossil diatom, light micrograph C016 / 8603
Fossil diatom. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a fossilised diatom. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Tabellaria diatoms, SEM C016 / 9600
Tabellaria diatoms. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Tabellaria sp. diatom colony. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Tabellaria diatoms, SEM C016 / 9601
Tabellaria diatoms. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Tabellaria sp. diatom colony. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Rotifer, light micrograph C016 / 9550
Rotifer. Light micrograph of a freshwater rotifer (Brachionus calyciflorus). Rotifers are microscopic aquatic animals that are related to roundworms

Rotifer with eggs, light micrograph C016 / 8587
Rotifer with eggs. Differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph of a rotifer (phylum Rotifera) carrying eggs (small, round)

Haematococcus alga, light micrograph
Haematococcus alga. Differential interference contrast (DIC) micrograph of a Haematococcus sp. green alga. Magnification: x670, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Microcoleus cyanobacteria, SEM
Microcoleus cyanobacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Microcoleus sp. filamentous cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Magnification: x 1300, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Microalgae, light micrograph
Microalgae. Differential interference contrast (DIC) micrograph of Botryococcus braunii (round), and other species of green alga. Magnification: x278, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Haematococcus algae, light micrograph
Haematococcus algae. Differential interference contrast (DIC) micrograph of a colony of Haematococcus sp. green alga. Magnification: x220, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Rotifer, light micrograph
Rotifer. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a rotifer (phylum Rotifera). Rotifers (phylum Rotifera) are microscopic aquatic animals that are related to roundworms

Fossil foraminifera necklace C016 / 5995
Fossil foraminifera (Alveolina sp.) necklace from Sindh, India. The fossils are from Eocene limestone. Necklace from John Whittakers cabinet. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Foraminiferan shell, SEM C018 / 0312
Foraminiferan shell, SEM

Scenedesmus algae, SEM C014 / 1462
Scenedesmus algae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Scenedesmus sp. algae. Scenedesmus is a nonmotile colonial green algae that has its cells arranged in a row

Diatom frustules (SEM) C014 / 2412
Diatom frustules. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of diatom frustules (Cymbella gastroides). Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Diatom frustules (SEM) C014 / 2147
Diatom frustules. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the internal surface of a diatom frustule of Cymbella gastroides. The tiny diatom inside the cymbella is navicula sp

Diatoms, light micrograph C014 / 4675
Diatoms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a group of Meridion circulare diatoms. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Diatom, light micrograph C014 / 4677
Diatom. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a Campylodiscus sp. diatom. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Green algae, light micrograph C014 / 4670
Green algae. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a single green alga, showing the chloroplast (green) inside. Algae use the chloroplasts to produce food through photosynthesis

Diatoms, light micrograph C014 / 4671
Diatoms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a group of Achnantes longipes diatoms. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Anabaena algae, SEM
Anabaena algae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Anabaena sp. freshwater alga from a pond. Anabaena is a filamentous species of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria)

Radiolarian, SEM C014 / 4862
Radiolarian. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the shell or test of a radiolarian. Radiolaria are single-celled protozoans that are found in marine plankton

Diatom, light micrograph C014 / 4669
Diatom. Differential interference contrast micrograph of an Achnantes longipes diatom. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Radiolarian, SEM C014 / 4863
Radiolarian. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the shell or test of a radiolarian. Radiolaria are single-celled protozoans that are found in marine plankton

Diatoms, light micrograph C014 / 4668
Diatoms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a group of Achnantes longipes diatoms. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

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Plankton: Unveiling the Hidden Marvels of the Ocean Dive into the mesmerizing world of plankton, where beauty and wonder intertwine in a delicate dance. From the intricate artistry of diatom algae to the awe-inspiring sight of a whale shark feeding with its mouth wide open, these tiny organisms hold immense significance in our vast oceans. Ernst Haeckel's stunning depiction of diatom algae showcases their exquisite patterns and shapes, reminding us that even microscopic life forms can be true works of art. These diatoms play a crucial role as primary producers, contributing to almost half of Earth's oxygen production. Imagine being a diver off Australia's coast, witnessing firsthand the majestic encounter between a whale shark and its planktonic feast. This gentle giant glides through the water effortlessly, creating an ethereal spectacle that captivates divers from around the world. Examining diatoms under scanning electron microscopy reveals their intricate structures up close. Each detail unravels another layer of complexity within these minuscule organisms, highlighting their importance as essential components in marine ecosystems. The Isle of Man becomes home to basking sharks like Certorhinus maximus during certain times of year. Douglas David Seifert's photograph captures one such moment when this magnificent creature graces us with its presence. Its sheer size reminds us how vital plankton is for sustaining these gentle giants' colossal appetite. In every drop sampled from marine environments lies an entire universe waiting to be explored - each diatom telling its unique story. Through SEM imagery, we gain insight into their diverse forms and functions; they are truly nature's architects shaping our oceans' delicate balance. Returning once again to Cenderawasih Bay in West Papua Indonesia brings yet another breathtaking encounter with whale sharks – Rhincodon typus – gracefully swimming amidst clouds of planktonic abundance. Their presence serves as a reminder that protecting these fragile ecosystems is crucial for the survival of these magnificent creatures.