Underneath Collection (#29)

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) pellets, collecting at base of urban communal roost tree, Bulgaria

Rufous-throated Dipper (Cinclus schulzi) adult, foraging under cascade in fast-flowing stream, Meconila, Jujuy, Argentina, july

Red bug, SEM
Red bug. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a red bug (family Pyrrhocoridae), showing its underside. This family of insects consists of over 300 species

Rose chafer beetle, SEM
Rose chafer beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a rose chafer beetle (Rhamphorrhina splendens), showing its underside

Centipede underside, SEM
Centipede. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a centipede. Centipedes (class Chilopoda) are arthropods with elongated bodies and one pair of legs per segment

Underside of a slug, SEM
Slug. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a slug (order Gastropoda). The underside of the slug is covered in microscopic hair-like projections known as cilia (yellow)

Striated finch skull, SEM
Striated finch skull. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the skull of the striated finch (Lonchura striata), seen from underneath

Ham beetle larva, SEM
Ham beetle (Necrobia sp.) larva, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Forensic entomologists study this beetle because it feeds on dead bodies

Seven-spot ladybird landing, SEM
Seven-spot ladybird. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) landing

Devils coach horse beetle, SEM
Devils coach horse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a devils coach horse beetle (Staphylinus olens)

Necrobia beetle larva, SEM
Ham beetle (Necrobia sp.) larva, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Forensic entomologists study this beetle because it feeds on dead bodies

Foot nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of the nerves (white) of the sole of a human foot. Also shown are muscles (red), and ligaments, tendons and other connective tissues (grey)

Base of the brain, historical anatomical artwork. The front of the brain is at top. The origin of the 12 cranial nerves is shown

Copepod, SEM
Copepod, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Copepods are microscopic aquatic crustacea. Magnification: x130 when printed at 10 centimetres talle

Honeybee mite, artwork

Tortoise beetle, SEM
Tortoise beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the underside of a green tortoise beetle (Cassida viridis). Its three pairs of jointed legs are visible, as are its antennae

Water boatman, SEM
Water boatman. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the underside of a common water boatman (Notonecta glauca)

Flour beetle larva, SEM
Flour beetle larva, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Flour beetle (family Tenebrionidae) larvae are pests of cereal silos and are widely used as laboratory animals

Dead great spider crab

Cockroach, SEM
Cockroach. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the underside of a cockroach (order Blattaria). Magnification: x5 when printed 10 cm wide

Seagull in flight. Seagull flying in the sky with the moon in the background

Fluke worm, light micrograph
Fluke worm. Light micrograph of a section through the head of an Echinostoma revolutum parasitic trematode (fluke) worm. These flatworms often parasitise birds but can infect humans

Tapeworm, light micrograph
Tapeworm. Light micrograph of a section through a Taenia taeniaeformis parasitic tapeworm, showing the hooks around its mouth (upper right), which it uses to cling to the intestinal wall of its host

Tick, light micrograph
Tick. Light micrograph of the head of a male castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) showing its mouthparts (yellow). The mouthparts of a tick consist of three visible components

Base of skull 5, Sima de los Huesos. In 1992, the team working with Professor Juan Luis Arsuaga found skull 5 (Miguelon) at Sima de los Huesos (Pit of Bones)

Soil mite, SEM
Soil mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a soil mite. This mite is typically found in moss and leaf litter

Manta ray swimming in open ocean
Manta ray (Manta birostris) swimming in an open ocean. Photographed in the Yum Balam Marine protected area, Holbox Island, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Glacial cave, Switzerland
Glacial cave. Glacial meltwater flowing into an ice cave under the Aletsch Glacier. Air pockets can also be seen in the underside of the glaciers ice

Amphipods inside a moon jellyfish
Amphipods inside a jellyfish. Small crustaceans (Hyperia galba) inside the domed body of a moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita)

Amphipod inside a moon jellyfish
Amphipod inside a jellyfish. Small crustacean (Hyperia galba) inside the domed body of a moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). This jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish

Space shuttle entering Earth orbit, artwork. Space Shuttles, flown by NASA since 1981, are reusable spacecraft. They are launched with an external fuel tank and two booster rockets

Seven-spot ladybird, SEM
Seven-spot ladybird. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)

Fern spore cases, SEM
Fern spore cases. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sorus on the underside of a fern leaf. A sorus is a group of sporangia (round lumps)

Soyuz A-2 rocket nozzles
Soyuz rocket nozzles. This Soviet and later Russian launcher, part of the R7 family of rockets, was introduced in 1966, and many variants have been developed since

Herb oil glands, SEM
Herb oil glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a thyme (Thymus vulgaris) leaf, showing the modified trichomes (hair cells, round)

Fungus gnat head, SEM
Fungus gnat. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fungus gnat (family Sciaridae). At centre are the gnats compound eyes (brown)

Fern leaf, SEM
Fern leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a fern leaf, showing sori. A sorus is a group of sporangia (brown)

Jet flight, composite image

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari). Photographed in the Red Sea off the coast of Eilat, Israel

Lighting striking an aeroplane, composite image

Hindfoot of a common shrew, SEM
Hindfoot of a common shrew (Sorex araneus), scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This shrew is a small mammal that is commonly found in woodlands, grasslands and hedgelands of Britain

Aeroplane in flight
Aeroplane. Composite image of an aeroplane in flight

Mite, SEM
Mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a mite. Mites belong to the subclass Acarina and are one of the most diverse invertebrate groups

Air traffic, conceptual image
Air traffic. Conceptual composite image of a high volume of air traffic

Female criton birdwing butterfly (Troides criton), underside view. Birdwings are the largest butterflies, with wingspans of up to 31 centimetres, and the sexes are differently coloured

Manta ray (Manta birostris). This is the worlds largest ray. It can reach a total length of around eight metres and weigh up to 3, 000 kilograms

Manta rays (Manta birostris). This is the worlds largest ray. It can reach a total length of around eight metres and weigh up to 3, 000 kilograms

Chevron barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) schooling. Photographed off Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia

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Discovering the Hidden Wonders Underneath: From Cave Hill to Belfast Castle, nature's secrets unfold. Witness the grace of a giant manta ray gliding through the depths. Step back in time to Lambeth Bridge in the 1950s, where nostalgia meets modernity. Explore the Oceanic Pier in Wilmington, North Carolina, and let its charm wash over you. Feel the thrill of holding a stingray in Antigua, amidst the vibrant West Indies' beauty. Dive into an underwater paradise teeming with life at Egypt's Red Sea coral reef – a testament to Earth's immense biodiversity. Marvel at majestic manta rays gracefully dancing beneath turquoise waters. Journey through history as you traverse London's iconic Thames Tunnel or immerse yourself in Lewis Carroll's whimsical world at The Mad Hatters Tea Party scene from c. 1865. Cross Marlow Bridge over Buckinghamshire's serene River Thames and feel tranquility envelop your soul. Admire the power and precision of an F-14A Tomcat armed with missiles soaring high above or witness Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker showcasing their aerial prowess. From breathtaking natural wonders to captivating man-made marvels, there is always more than meets the eye underneath our world’s surface.