Alga Collection (#3)

Amphiroa orbignyana, coralline red algae
Amphiroa algae specimen collected by Charles Darwin, held in Sir William Hookers private collection of preserved plant and algal specimens, Herbarium Hookeranium

Emiliania huxleyi coccolithophores collected from a bloom in the SW Approaches to the English Channel in June 2004. Date: 2004

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Diatom Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x5275 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - The diatoms are single celled algae

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Diatom Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x 4370 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - The diatoms are single celled algae

Euglena gracilis, SEM
Euglena gracilis protists. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Euglena gracilis protists. These organisms possess a unique combination of plant and animal characters. Like the algae, E

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)

Golgi apparatus, TEM C017 / 8234
Golgi apparatus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Golgi apparatus from a Chlamydomonas sp. alga. Golgi are membrane-bound organelles that modify and package proteins

LM of the diatom Pinnularia nobilis
Light micrograph of the diatom Pinnularia nobilis (centre), surrounded by other assorted diatoms. The diatoms are a distinctive group of single- celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Pressed seaweed book full of mounted seaweeds collected by women living in Jersey during the 1850s and 1860s

Coccolith
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a Folkestone chalk surface with Cretaceous coccoliths (x2500 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Paramecium bursaria protozoan, micrograph
Paramecium bursaria protozoan, light micrograph. This ciliate protozoan inhabits freshwater, where it feeds mainly on bacteria

Paramecium protozoa, light micrograph
Paramecium bursaria protozoa, light micrograph. These ciliate protozoa inhabit freshwater, where they feed mainly on bacteria

Wig-wrack seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum var. mackaii) in a sheltered sea loch. This rare species of brown seaweed has very specific environmental requirements

Dulse seaweed (Rhodymenia palmata). Also known as dillisk and creathnach, dulse grows along northern coasts of the Atlantic ocean. It is used throughout its range as a food

Seaweed colony. Extensive bed of seaweed in a sheltered sea loch. This is mainly wig-wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum var. mackaii, right)

Chlamydomonas nivalis, Red snow alga - Red snow alga (Chlamydomonas nivalis) and unidentified fungal spores. Colour print based on watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1819

Syracosphaera anthos
Coccosphere from the Western Mediterranean. False coloured to show the shell is formed of inner and outer layers of coccoliths with very different structure

Detailed view of the discoloration caused by bacteria and algae on a geyser, Geyser Hill, Old Faithful Area, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Seaweed on a rock in the harbour of Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coloured hull covered with algae in the dry dock, Hvide Sande, Jutland, Denmark, Europe

Lighthouse at Waipapa Point with clouds in the sky, algae covered rocks at the front, Otara, Fortrose, Southland Region, South Island, New Zealand

Beach, Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hot creed with algae and minerals, Landmannalaugar, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Highlands, Iceland, Europe

Kelp in the bay of Uttakleiv, Lofoten, Nordland, Norway

Snow Alga or Snow Algae -Chlamydomonas nivalis-, Kaunergrat Range at the back, Seeles See lake, Kaunertal Valley, Tyrol, Austria

The island Fugloy in the light of the midnight sun, Viooy, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Green algae on a rock, Suouroy, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Rails on a boat ramp, covered in algae, boathouses at the back, Vagar, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Colourful seaweed, lichen on granite rocks at low tide, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland

Spiral Wrack or Flat Wrack -Fucus spiralis- and Chanelled Wrack -Pelvetia canaliculata-, Departement Cotes-d?Armor, Brittany, France

Rocks overgrown with algae in the intertidal mudflats, Department Cotes dArmor, Brittany, France

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Red / Watermelon Snow caused by the flagellate alga Chlamydomonas nivalis Tre Cime, Dolomites, Italy

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Red / Watermelon Snow caused by the flagellate alga Chlamydomonas nivalis Tre Cime, Dolomites, Italy

Red Snow or Watermelon Snow, caused by Flagellate Alga (Chlamydomonas nivalis), Tre Cime, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Toothed Wrack (Fucus serratus) fronds, exposed on beach at low tide, Reculver, Kent, England, June

Seaweed on shore of coastal creek at low tide, East Head Creek, West Wittering, Chichester Harbour, Manhood Peninsula, West Sussex, England, October

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An orange filamentous alga - on old gravestone at Culbone (Exmoor) Date:

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Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) Date:

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Alga (Caulerpa taxifolia) Date:

Mossy stone in lake, Lake Thingvallavatn, Thingvellir N. P. Iceland, June
Mossy stone in lake, Lake Thingvallavatn, Thingvellir N.P. Iceland, June

Seaweed fronds and incoming tide at dawn, Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent, England, January

Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) fronds and incoming tide at dawn, Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent, England, January

Underwater view of rockpool habitat, Falmouth, Cornwall, England, February

Man collecting seaweed from beach for fertilizer, loading cart pulled by mule, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

View of seaweed covered rocks beach at low tide, with 12th Century ruined church in distance at sunrise, St. Marys Church, Reculver, Kent, England, July

View of seaweed on beach at low tide, with 12th Century ruined church in distance at sunrise, New Years Day, St. Marys Church, Reculver, Kent, England, January

Seaweed and rocks on sandy beach, Newquay, Cornwall, England, August

Purple Laver (Porphyra umbilicalis) on rock at low tide, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

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"Discovering the Intricate Beauty of Algae: From Ernst Haeckel's Art to 19th-Century Cyanotypes and SEM Images" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of algae, as we delve into its mesmerizing artistry and scientific wonders. Ernst Haeckel, a renowned biologist and artist, showcases the delicate intricacy of diatom algae through his stunning illustrations. These masterpieces reveal the symmetrical beauty hidden within these microscopic organisms. Step back in time with pressed seaweed specimens C016 / 6127 from centuries ago. Preserved meticulously, they offer a glimpse into the diverse forms and colors that algae can take on. The cyanotype technique used during the 19th century captures their essence in ethereal blue hues, adding an enchanting touch to their already fascinating nature. Calcareous phytoplankton observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM) unravels another layer of algal marvels. Discosphaera tubifera, a coccolithophore species adorned with intricate calcium carbonate plates, showcases nature's architectural genius at work. Dictyota dichotoma emerges as a striking example of brown algae thriving along coastlines worldwide. Its branching structure creates an artistic spectacle underwater while providing essential habitats for marine life. Diatoms continue to amaze us with their geometric patterns when viewed under SEM imaging techniques. Their microscopic beauty is unveiled through meticulous detailing that reveals their remarkable diversity and ecological significance. Venturing further into aquatic realms, Fucus bulbosus or kelp stands tall as one of nature's giants beneath ocean waves. This majestic alga plays a crucial role in coastal ecosystems by offering shelter to numerous marine organisms. Pond life surprises us with its vibrant assortment of microorganisms where diatoms once again steal the show under SEM imaging techniques. Their intricate designs resemble miniature works of art floating amidst water bodies' tranquility.