Tag: Invertebrates

A red-orange shrimp with characteristic large, spherical eyes and long antennae sits among colourful corals and sponges. The transparent, reflective eyes and the detailed structure of the carapace are perfectly captured through macro photography.
A collection of various marine bristle worms (polychaetes) on a sandy substrate, displaying their characteristic feathery gill crowns in different colours and forms. The worms are seen in various sizes and colour variations — from vivid orange and red to blue, brown and yellow.
A transparent cleaner shrimp with characteristic white spots and reddish markings on the tail fan is visible against the closed mouth of a giant moray. The shrimp displays its typical long white antennae and translucent body with striking colour accents.
A macro shot shows the delicate, feathery gills of a tube worm species in vivid pink and violet tones. The fine, feathered structures are perfectly unfurled and reveal the complex anatomy of these filter feeders in impressive detail.