Tag: Echinoderms

Super-macro of the surface of a sea star with vivid orange skin, violet patches and finely structured granulation.
An elegant feather star spreads its feathered arms against a dark background. The echinoderm sits on growth-covered reef substrate and displays the characteristic radial arrangement of its filter arms.
A detailed macro shot shows a feather star in warm brown and golden tones. The feathered arms of the echinoderm form a dense, ornamental pattern on the seafloor.
Macro shot of a diadem sea urchin (Diadema setosum). The red anal cone between the blue-black spines is clearly visible.
A diadem sea urchin in an impressive close-up shows its characteristic long, pointed spines radiating from the spherical body. The vivid orange-red anal cone at the centre of the dark body forms a fascinating contrast to the metallically shimmering spines.
A red-coloured shrimp hides among the long dark spines of a sea urchin. This perfect camouflage is a fascinating example of mimicry on the reef, with the slender animal and its pointed rostrum becoming almost invisible among the urchin spines.
A small orange-red shrimp hides among the long violet-black spines of a diadem sea urchin. The shot shows the typical protective community between shrimps or other small fish and the venomous sea urchins.
A small orange-red shrimp hides among the long dark spines of a sea urchin. The animal uses the spines as shelter and hiding place, its vivid orange colouring forming a beautiful contrast against the dark spines.
A free-swimming vivid pink feather star elegantly spreads its feathered arms against a deep blue background. The delicate, feathery structures of the echinoderm are perfectly visible and show the characteristic radial symmetry of these nocturnal filter feeders.
A spectacular close-up of a crown-of-thorns starfish reveals the characteristic long, dark-red to black spines in impressive detail. The radial arrangement of the spines and the intense red colouration under artificial light create a fascinating geometric pattern.
A vivid red-orange shrimp hides on a sea star.
A macro shot of the back of a sea star. The red spines stand out dramatically from the otherwise grey skin.
A detailed macro shot of the underside of a blue sea star shows the characteristic ambulacral grooves with white tube feet and the central mouth opening. The bluish colouration and typical anatomy suggest a Linckia sea star.
A sea urchin displays its intense red and orange colouration with characteristic blue dots distributed in regular rows across the body. The long, dark spines frame the colourful body and create an impressive contrast.
Macro shot of the surface of a sea urchin. The detailed spines in their green-blue-violet tones stand out strikingly from the red-orange skin.
A fascinating macro shot of an arm of a sea star. The warty, yellow protrusions stand out from the otherwise violet skin.
A perfectly camouflaged Coleman shrimp sits on a fire urchin.
A diadem sea urchin displays its characteristic long, black spines with vivid blue tips. The shot offers a fascinating view into the spine structure of this nocturnal echinoderm, with the blue fluorescence of the spine tips particularly striking.
A spectacular macro shot of a fire urchin (Astropyga radiata), also known as the red urchin. The detailed close-up reveals the complex structure and texture of this sea urchin with its countless spines.
A small crab with characteristic claws sits among the long spines of a sea urchin. The reddish-brown colouration of the crab harmonises perfectly with the warm tones of the urchin spines, providing excellent camouflage.
A diadem sea urchin with its characteristic long, pointed spines in a dramatic close-up. The red-violet and striped spines radiate from the central body, while a spotted fish is visible in the background.