Tag: Spines

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 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 macro shot of the back of a sea star. The red spines stand out dramatically from the otherwise grey skin.
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.
Two zebra crabs ride on a fire urchin. The red skin with the striking, vivid and highly varied spines of the sea urchin form the habitat of this crab species.
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 spectacular macro shot shows the vivid orange-red spines of a fire urchin with characteristic blue dots and white rings.
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.