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Search filters ‹ Back to results | Nick Greaves (3,036) Page 1 of 31 The beautiful iridescent colour of the mineral Labradorite. The intensity of the sheen depends on the incidence of the angle of light The beautiful iridescent colour of the mineral Labradorite. The intensity of the sheen depends on the incidence of the angle of lighthttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-beautiful-iridescent-colour-of-the-mineral-labradorite-the-intensity-of-the-sheen-depends-on-the-incidence-of-the-angle-of-light-image397293761.html The distinctive shape of the prized shell of an Abalone. These gastropod molluscs live under rocks and dead coral preferring cooler conditions The distinctive shape of the prized shell of an Abalone. These gastropod molluscs live under rocks and dead coral preferring cooler conditionshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-distinctive-shape-of-the-prized-shell-of-an-abalone-these-gastropod-molluscs-live-under-rocks-and-dead-coral-preferring-cooler-conditions-image397293758.html Since ancient times the shield like shell of the Abalone has been given mystical powers of strength and protection. Since ancient times the shield like shell of the Abalone has been given mystical powers of strength and protection.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/since-ancient-times-the-shield-like-shell-of-the-abalone-has-been-given-mystical-powers-of-strength-and-protection-image397293765.html The inside of an Abalone shell is lined with a protective nacre known as Mother-of-pearl, that has long been prized for it's decorative value The inside of an Abalone shell is lined with a protective nacre known as Mother-of-pearl, that has long been prized for it's decorative valuehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-inside-of-an-abalone-shell-is-lined-with-a-protective-nacre-known-as-mother-of-pearl-that-has-long-been-prized-for-its-decorative-value-image397293767.html The beautiful iridescent colour of the mineral Labradorite. The intensity of the sheen depends on the incidence of the angle of light refracting The beautiful iridescent colour of the mineral Labradorite. The intensity of the sheen depends on the incidence of the angle of light refractinghttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-beautiful-iridescent-colour-of-the-mineral-labradorite-the-intensity-of-the-sheen-depends-on-the-incidence-of-the-angle-of-light-refracting-image397293805.html Pentercaster Starfish are highly variable in colour in life but the rigid exoskeleton is a series on plates constructed from white calcium carbonate Pentercaster Starfish are highly variable in colour in life but the rigid exoskeleton is a series on plates constructed from white calcium carbonatehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pentercaster-starfish-are-highly-variable-in-colour-in-life-but-the-rigid-exoskeleton-is-a-series-on-plates-constructed-from-white-calcium-carbonate-image397293816.html The fangs of the Gaboon Viper are the largest of any venomous snake in the world. They also deliver a particularly toxic mix of deadly poison The fangs of the Gaboon Viper are the largest of any venomous snake in the world. They also deliver a particularly toxic mix of deadly poisonhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-fangs-of-the-gaboon-viper-are-the-largest-of-any-venomous-snake-in-the-world-they-also-deliver-a-particularly-toxic-mix-of-deadly-poison-image397175528.html The polished exterior of Top Shells, one of the largest of the family, is much sought after for the tourist trade as the finish gives a beauty The polished exterior of Top Shells, one of the largest of the family, is much sought after for the tourist trade as the finish gives a beautyhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-polished-exterior-of-top-shells-one-of-the-largest-of-the-family-is-much-sought-after-for-the-tourist-trade-as-the-finish-gives-a-beauty-image397175534.html The polished exterior of a Top Shell, one of the largest of the family, is much sought after for the tourist trade as the finish gives a beauty The polished exterior of a Top Shell, one of the largest of the family, is much sought after for the tourist trade as the finish gives a beautyhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-polished-exterior-of-a-top-shell-one-of-the-largest-of-the-family-is-much-sought-after-for-the-tourist-trade-as-the-finish-gives-a-beauty-image397175547.html The polished exterior of a Top Shell, one of the largest of the family, is much sought after for the tourist trade as the finish gives a beauty The polished exterior of a Top Shell, one of the largest of the family, is much sought after for the tourist trade as the finish gives a beautyhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-polished-exterior-of-a-top-shell-one-of-the-largest-of-the-family-is-much-sought-after-for-the-tourist-trade-as-the-finish-gives-a-beauty-image397175541.html The top view of the spiral conical structure of a large Top Shell. The polished nacreous sheen of the shell makes them popular for the tourists The top view of the spiral conical structure of a large Top Shell. The polished nacreous sheen of the shell makes them popular for the touristshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-top-view-of-the-spiral-conical-structure-of-a-large-top-shell-the-polished-nacreous-sheen-of-the-shell-makes-them-popular-for-the-tourists-image397175570.html The underside of a large Top Shell showing the opening that would be protected by a horny shield called an operculum. These are popular shells The underside of a large Top Shell showing the opening that would be protected by a horny shield called an operculum. These are popular shellshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-underside-of-a-large-top-shell-showing-the-opening-that-would-be-protected-by-a-horny-shield-called-an-operculum-these-are-popular-shells-image397175575.html A Cormorant takes off from the sea to hunt in fresh waters. Take of from the water requires a lot of energy and effort pushing with feet A Cormorant takes off from the sea to hunt in fresh waters. Take of from the water requires a lot of energy and effort pushing with feethttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-cormorant-takes-off-from-the-sea-to-hunt-in-fresh-waters-take-of-from-the-water-requires-a-lot-of-energy-and-effort-pushing-with-feet-image396968939.html A Guillemot resting in Scarborough Harbour stretches its wings in a flurry of motion. The shelter of the harbour is an ideal place to rest up A Guillemot resting in Scarborough Harbour stretches its wings in a flurry of motion. The shelter of the harbour is an ideal place to rest uphttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-guillemot-resting-in-scarborough-harbour-stretches-its-wings-in-a-flurry-of-motion-the-shelter-of-the-harbour-is-an-ideal-place-to-rest-up-image396968950.html In winter family groups of Long-tailed Tits forage for invertebrates in the tops of trees. They maintain a steady high pitched communication In winter family groups of Long-tailed Tits forage for invertebrates in the tops of trees. They maintain a steady high pitched communicationhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-winter-family-groups-of-long-tailed-tits-forage-for-invertebrates-in-the-tops-of-trees-they-maintain-a-steady-high-pitched-communication-image396968976.html Each individual polyp within the colony builds a skeleton of calcium carbonate to form these hard rounded formations that may last centuries. Each individual polyp within the colony builds a skeleton of calcium carbonate to form these hard rounded formations that may last centuries.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/each-individual-polyp-within-the-colony-builds-a-skeleton-of-calcium-carbonate-to-form-these-hard-rounded-formations-that-may-last-centuries-image396968884.html One of the earliest forms of life in the early oceans, coral reefs form in tropical water and help make the richest and most diverse of habitats. One of the earliest forms of life in the early oceans, coral reefs form in tropical water and help make the richest and most diverse of habitats.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/one-of-the-earliest-forms-of-life-in-the-early-oceans-coral-reefs-form-in-tropical-water-and-help-make-the-richest-and-most-diverse-of-habitats-image396968957.html One of the earliest forms of life in the early oceans coral reefs form in tropical water and help form the richest and most diverse of habitats. One of the earliest forms of life in the early oceans coral reefs form in tropical water and help form the richest and most diverse of habitats.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/one-of-the-earliest-forms-of-life-in-the-early-oceans-coral-reefs-form-in-tropical-water-and-help-form-the-richest-and-most-diverse-of-habitats-image396968967.html The distinctive shape of the shell of a Sea Potato or Heart Urchin. These Echinoderms live buried in the sand of tropical seas and feed on algae The distinctive shape of the shell of a Sea Potato or Heart Urchin. These Echinoderms live buried in the sand of tropical seas and feed on algaehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-distinctive-shape-of-the-shell-of-a-sea-potato-or-heart-urchin-these-echinoderms-live-buried-in-the-sand-of-tropical-seas-and-feed-on-algae-image397028730.html An elephants M6 molar side-on shows the extent of roots that lodge the massive grinding plate into the jaw. Despite massive size the tooth does wear An elephants M6 molar side-on shows the extent of roots that lodge the massive grinding plate into the jaw. Despite massive size the tooth does wearhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-elephants-m6-molar-side-on-shows-the-extent-of-roots-that-lodge-the-massive-grinding-plate-into-the-jaw-despite-massive-size-the-tooth-does-wear-image397028722.html The largest of an elephants teeth used to grind food, the M6 molar, weighs several kilograms and is gradually worn down to the point the elephant dies The largest of an elephants teeth used to grind food, the M6 molar, weighs several kilograms and is gradually worn down to the point the elephant dieshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-largest-of-an-elephants-teeth-used-to-grind-food-the-m6-molar-weighs-several-kilograms-and-is-gradually-worn-down-to-the-point-the-elephant-dies-image397028728.html The ridges on the M6 molar of a mature elephant killed by poachers. The fused plates of harder dentine and the softer cementine leave ridges The ridges on the M6 molar of a mature elephant killed by poachers. The fused plates of harder dentine and the softer cementine leave ridgeshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-ridges-on-the-m6-molar-of-a-mature-elephant-killed-by-poachers-the-fused-plates-of-harder-dentine-and-the-softer-cementine-leave-ridges-image397028696.html The ridges on the M6 molar of a mature elephant killed by poachers. The fused plates of harder dentine and the softer cementine leave ridges The ridges on the M6 molar of a mature elephant killed by poachers. The fused plates of harder dentine and the softer cementine leave ridgeshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-ridges-on-the-m6-molar-of-a-mature-elephant-killed-by-poachers-the-fused-plates-of-harder-dentine-and-the-softer-cementine-leave-ridges-image397028738.html The distinctive shape of the shell of a Sea Potato or Heart Urchin. These Echinoderms live buried in the sand of tropical seas and feed on algae The distinctive shape of the shell of a Sea Potato or Heart Urchin. These Echinoderms live buried in the sand of tropical seas and feed on algaehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-distinctive-shape-of-the-shell-of-a-sea-potato-or-heart-urchin-these-echinoderms-live-buried-in-the-sand-of-tropical-seas-and-feed-on-algae-image397029611.html The shell of a Pearly Nautilus cut in cross-section to show the inner chambers connected by a tube called a siphuncle The shell of a Pearly Nautilus cut in cross-section to show the inner chambers connected by a tube called a siphunclehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-a-pearly-nautilus-cut-in-cross-section-to-show-the-inner-chambers-connected-by-a-tube-called-a-siphuncle-image396902922.html The shell of a Pearly Nautilus cut in cross-section to show the inner chambers connected by a tube called a siphuncle The shell of a Pearly Nautilus cut in cross-section to show the inner chambers connected by a tube called a siphunclehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-a-pearly-nautilus-cut-in-cross-section-to-show-the-inner-chambers-connected-by-a-tube-called-a-siphuncle-image396902949.html A fossil of a Cretaceous Nautiloid in detail showing the suture lines that mark the individual internal chambers of the shell. A fossil of a Cretaceous Nautiloid in detail showing the suture lines that mark the individual internal chambers of the shell.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-fossil-of-a-cretaceous-nautiloid-in-detail-showing-the-suture-lines-that-mark-the-individual-internal-chambers-of-the-shell-image396902904.html The shell of a Nautilus. The only living species of a once common and widespread family of marine cephalopod. Related to the squid The shell of a Nautilus. The only living species of a once common and widespread family of marine cephalopod. Related to the squidhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-a-nautilus-the-only-living-species-of-a-once-common-and-widespread-family-of-marine-cephalopod-related-to-the-squid-image396903075.html A fossil of a Cretaceous Nautiloid in detail showing the suture lines that mark the individual internal chambers of the shell. A fossil of a Cretaceous Nautiloid in detail showing the suture lines that mark the individual internal chambers of the shell.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-fossil-of-a-cretaceous-nautiloid-in-detail-showing-the-suture-lines-that-mark-the-individual-internal-chambers-of-the-shell-image396902897.html The fossilised shell of a Nautilus, common in the worlds oceans during the Cretaceous and preceding periods. This polished specimen from Madagascar The fossilised shell of a Nautilus, common in the worlds oceans during the Cretaceous and preceding periods. This polished specimen from Madagascarhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-fossilised-shell-of-a-nautilus-common-in-the-worlds-oceans-during-the-cretaceous-and-preceding-periods-this-polished-specimen-from-madagascar-image396902909.html The fossilized shell of a Nautilus, common in the worlds oceans during the Cretaceous and preceding periods. This polished specimen from Madagascar The fossilized shell of a Nautilus, common in the worlds oceans during the Cretaceous and preceding periods. This polished specimen from Madagascarhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-fossilized-shell-of-a-nautilus-common-in-the-worlds-oceans-during-the-cretaceous-and-preceding-periods-this-polished-specimen-from-madagascar-image396902916.html Copal is the resin produced by ancient gymnosperm trees, mostly Pines. If allowed to age and fossilize it becomes Amber which is much sought after Copal is the resin produced by ancient gymnosperm trees, mostly Pines. If allowed to age and fossilize it becomes Amber which is much sought afterhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/copal-is-the-resin-produced-by-ancient-gymnosperm-trees-mostly-pines-if-allowed-to-age-and-fossilize-it-becomes-amber-which-is-much-sought-after-image396858499.html A large number of Acorn Barnacles grow on the shell of a Common Whelk. A common form of symbiosis known as mutualism where both species benefit A large number of Acorn Barnacles grow on the shell of a Common Whelk. A common form of symbiosis known as mutualism where both species benefithttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-large-number-of-acorn-barnacles-grow-on-the-shell-of-a-common-whelk-a-common-form-of-symbiosis-known-as-mutualism-where-both-species-benefit-image396847862.html The Ornate Land Snail is a small gastropod that is active mainly at night in the wet season. Like most smaller snails they have an annual lifecycle The Ornate Land Snail is a small gastropod that is active mainly at night in the wet season. Like most smaller snails they have an annual lifecyclehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-ornate-land-snail-is-a-small-gastropod-that-is-active-mainly-at-night-in-the-wet-season-like-most-smaller-snails-they-have-an-annual-lifecycle-image396847884.html Auger Snail shells are elongated to make burying in the sands along sandy shores easier. After the animal dies these needle shaped shells wash ashore. Auger Snail shells are elongated to make burying in the sands along sandy shores easier. After the animal dies these needle shaped shells wash ashore.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/auger-snail-shells-are-elongated-to-make-burying-in-the-sands-along-sandy-shores-easier-after-the-animal-dies-these-needle-shaped-shells-wash-ashore-image396858496.html Copal is the resin produced by ancient gymnosperm trees, mostly Pines. If allowed to age and fossilize it becomes Amber which is much sought after Copal is the resin produced by ancient gymnosperm trees, mostly Pines. If allowed to age and fossilize it becomes Amber which is much sought afterhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/copal-is-the-resin-produced-by-ancient-gymnosperm-trees-mostly-pines-if-allowed-to-age-and-fossilize-it-becomes-amber-which-is-much-sought-after-image396858503.html The underneath view of the shell of a fossilised Swimming Crab. This species lived in warm, shallow waters in the Early Eocene era The underneath view of the shell of a fossilised Swimming Crab. This species lived in warm, shallow waters in the Early Eocene erahttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-underneath-view-of-the-shell-of-a-fossilised-swimming-crab-this-species-lived-in-warm-shallow-waters-in-the-early-eocene-era-image396847866.html The fangs of the Gaboon Viper are the largest of any venomous snake in the world. They also deliver a particularly toxic mix The fangs of the Gaboon Viper are the largest of any venomous snake in the world. They also deliver a particularly toxic mixhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-fangs-of-the-gaboon-viper-are-the-largest-of-any-venomous-snake-in-the-world-they-also-deliver-a-particularly-toxic-mix-image396858508.html The top view of the shell of a fossilised Swimming Crab. This species lived in warm, shallow waters in the Early Eocene era across much of the North The top view of the shell of a fossilised Swimming Crab. This species lived in warm, shallow waters in the Early Eocene era across much of the Northhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-top-view-of-the-shell-of-a-fossilised-swimming-crab-this-species-lived-in-warm-shallow-waters-in-the-early-eocene-era-across-much-of-the-north-image396847891.html A broken Auger Snail shell shows the tight spiral internal structure that provides safe housing for the soft bodied animal. A broken Auger Snail shell shows the tight spiral internal structure that provides safe housing for the soft bodied animal.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-broken-auger-snail-shell-shows-the-tight-spiral-internal-structure-that-provides-safe-housing-for-the-soft-bodied-animal-image396847868.html A broken Auger Snail shell shows the tight spiral internal structure that provides safe housing for the soft bodied animal. A broken Auger Snail shell shows the tight spiral internal structure that provides safe housing for the soft bodied animal.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-broken-auger-snail-shell-shows-the-tight-spiral-internal-structure-that-provides-safe-housing-for-the-soft-bodied-animal-image396847858.html Pine trees produce copious amounts of resin to seal off damage to the bark and the natural anti-septic properties ward off fungal infection Pine trees produce copious amounts of resin to seal off damage to the bark and the natural anti-septic properties ward off fungal infectionhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pine-trees-produce-copious-amounts-of-resin-to-seal-off-damage-to-the-bark-and-the-natural-anti-septic-properties-ward-off-fungal-infection-image396858512.html The fangs of the Gaboon Viper are the largest of any venomous snake in the world. They also deliver a particularly toxic mix The fangs of the Gaboon Viper are the largest of any venomous snake in the world. They also deliver a particularly toxic mixhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-fangs-of-the-gaboon-viper-are-the-largest-of-any-venomous-snake-in-the-world-they-also-deliver-a-particularly-toxic-mix-image396858510.html The shell of a Fluted Giant Clam, a tropical species that has a symbiotic relationship with algae living in the animals mantle tissues. The shell of a Fluted Giant Clam, a tropical species that has a symbiotic relationship with algae living in the animals mantle tissues.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-a-fluted-giant-clam-a-tropical-species-that-has-a-symbiotic-relationship-with-algae-living-in-the-animals-mantle-tissues-image396723678.html A Black-headed Gull swims along on a lake with near perfect reflection. Smallest of the common gulls in UK they spend a lot of time on the coast, A Black-headed Gull swims along on a lake with near perfect reflection. Smallest of the common gulls in UK they spend a lot of time on the coast,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-black-headed-gull-swims-along-on-a-lake-with-near-perfect-reflection-smallest-of-the-common-gulls-in-uk-they-spend-a-lot-of-time-on-the-coast-image396667416.html The Moorhen is a common site in towns and cities around Europe where they have adapted to ponds and lakes in municipal areas. The Moorhen is a common site in towns and cities around Europe where they have adapted to ponds and lakes in municipal areas.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-moorhen-is-a-common-site-in-towns-and-cities-around-europe-where-they-have-adapted-to-ponds-and-lakes-in-municipal-areas-image396667420.html Great Northern Divers become more drab in their winter plumage and many migrant birds bolster local numbers during winter months. Great Northern Divers become more drab in their winter plumage and many migrant birds bolster local numbers during winter months.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/great-northern-divers-become-more-drab-in-their-winter-plumage-and-many-migrant-birds-bolster-local-numbers-during-winter-months-image396667450.html Commonest of the diving ducks on UK waterways, a male or drake Tufted Duck swims along between feeding dips casting his reflection Commonest of the diving ducks on UK waterways, a male or drake Tufted Duck swims along between feeding dips casting his reflectionhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/commonest-of-the-diving-ducks-on-uk-waterways-a-male-or-drake-tufted-duck-swims-along-between-feeding-dips-casting-his-reflection-image396667453.html Tufted Ducks are the smallest and commonest of the diving duck family found in UK. The male or drake has strongly contrasting plumage and yellow eyes Tufted Ducks are the smallest and commonest of the diving duck family found in UK. The male or drake has strongly contrasting plumage and yellow eyeshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tufted-ducks-are-the-smallest-and-commonest-of-the-diving-duck-family-found-in-uk-the-male-or-drake-has-strongly-contrasting-plumage-and-yellow-eyes-image396723685.html The shell of a Fluted Giant Clam, a tropical species that has a symbiotic relationship with algae living in the animals mantle tissues. The shell of a Fluted Giant Clam, a tropical species that has a symbiotic relationship with algae living in the animals mantle tissues.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-a-fluted-giant-clam-a-tropical-species-that-has-a-symbiotic-relationship-with-algae-living-in-the-animals-mantle-tissues-image396723646.html The shell of a Fluted Giant Clam, a tropical species that has a symbiotic relationship with algae living in the animals mantle tissues. The shell of a Fluted Giant Clam, a tropical species that has a symbiotic relationship with algae living in the animals mantle tissues.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-a-fluted-giant-clam-a-tropical-species-that-has-a-symbiotic-relationship-with-algae-living-in-the-animals-mantle-tissues-image396723674.html Great Northern Divers become more drab in their winter plumage and many migrant birds bolster local numbers during winter months. Great Northern Divers become more drab in their winter plumage and many migrant birds bolster local numbers during winter months.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/great-northern-divers-become-more-drab-in-their-winter-plumage-and-many-migrant-birds-bolster-local-numbers-during-winter-months-image396667445.html A Canada Goose enjoys relaxing in the warm winter sun and preens its plumage. Regular and meticulous maintenance of their feathers is daily routine A Canada Goose enjoys relaxing in the warm winter sun and preens its plumage. Regular and meticulous maintenance of their feathers is daily routinehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-canada-goose-enjoys-relaxing-in-the-warm-winter-sun-and-preens-its-plumage-regular-and-meticulous-maintenance-of-their-feathers-is-daily-routine-image396723596.html Commonest of the diving ducks on UK waterways, a male or drake Tufted Duck swims along between feeding dips casting his reflection Commonest of the diving ducks on UK waterways, a male or drake Tufted Duck swims along between feeding dips casting his reflectionhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/commonest-of-the-diving-ducks-on-uk-waterways-a-male-or-drake-tufted-duck-swims-along-between-feeding-dips-casting-his-reflection-image396667426.html The shell of a Fluted Giant Clam, a tropical species that has a symbiotic relationship with algae living in the animals mantle tissues. The shell of a Fluted Giant Clam, a tropical species that has a symbiotic relationship with algae living in the animals mantle tissues.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-a-fluted-giant-clam-a-tropical-species-that-has-a-symbiotic-relationship-with-algae-living-in-the-animals-mantle-tissues-image396723682.html Great Northern Divers become more drab in their winter plumage and many migrant birds bolster local numbers during winter months. Great Northern Divers become more drab in their winter plumage and many migrant birds bolster local numbers during winter months.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/great-northern-divers-become-more-drab-in-their-winter-plumage-and-many-migrant-birds-bolster-local-numbers-during-winter-months-image396667431.html The delicately patterned shell of a Common Garden Snail found next to a thrushes anvil-stone. Song Thrush love molluscs and have a special technique The delicately patterned shell of a Common Garden Snail found next to a thrushes anvil-stone. Song Thrush love molluscs and have a special techniquehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-delicately-patterned-shell-of-a-common-garden-snail-found-next-to-a-thrushes-anvil-stone-song-thrush-love-molluscs-and-have-a-special-technique-image396453174.html The Phalaenopsis family of orchids are the easiest members of this delicate tropical flower to grow in households. They also known as Moth Orchids The Phalaenopsis family of orchids are the easiest members of this delicate tropical flower to grow in households. They also known as Moth Orchidshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-phalaenopsis-family-of-orchids-are-the-easiest-members-of-this-delicate-tropical-flower-to-grow-in-households-they-also-known-as-moth-orchids-image396312558.html The cubic crystals of Iron Pyrite is often called Fool's Gold, owing to its resemblance. Iron Pyrite is the commonest form of sulphide The cubic crystals of Iron Pyrite is often called Fool's Gold, owing to its resemblance. Iron Pyrite is the commonest form of sulphidehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-cubic-crystals-of-iron-pyrite-is-often-called-fools-gold-owing-to-its-resemblance-iron-pyrite-is-the-commonest-form-of-sulphide-image396532690.html Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz which makes it hard and suitable for cutting to make jewellery. It has been valued as a cardinal stone since an Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz which makes it hard and suitable for cutting to make jewellery. It has been valued as a cardinal stone since anhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/amethyst-is-a-purple-variety-of-quartz-which-makes-it-hard-and-suitable-for-cutting-to-make-jewellery-it-has-been-valued-as-a-cardinal-stone-since-an-image396453910.html The shell of the Common Whelk, a marine Mollusc that has broken and shows a bit of the internal structure where the whorl of the protective shell The shell of the Common Whelk, a marine Mollusc that has broken and shows a bit of the internal structure where the whorl of the protective shellhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-the-common-whelk-a-marine-mollusc-that-has-broken-and-shows-a-bit-of-the-internal-structure-where-the-whorl-of-the-protective-shell-image396532681.html The species of Dactylioceras commune is one of the most common Ammonites found in the Jurassic mudstones between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay The species of Dactylioceras commune is one of the most common Ammonites found in the Jurassic mudstones between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bayhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-species-of-dactylioceras-commune-is-one-of-the-most-common-ammonites-found-in-the-jurassic-mudstones-between-whitby-and-robin-hoods-bay-image396312540.html The beautiful shell of the Candy Stripe Snail is much sought after as trinkets and curios and large scale collection has led to protection The beautiful shell of the Candy Stripe Snail is much sought after as trinkets and curios and large scale collection has led to protectionhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-beautiful-shell-of-the-candy-stripe-snail-is-much-sought-after-as-trinkets-and-curios-and-large-scale-collection-has-led-to-protection-image396458407.html The anti-clockwise spiral structure of the African Giant Land Snail shows the intricate design of the shell of the largest land mollusc, The anti-clockwise spiral structure of the African Giant Land Snail shows the intricate design of the shell of the largest land mollusc,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-anti-clockwise-spiral-structure-of-the-african-giant-land-snail-shows-the-intricate-design-of-the-shell-of-the-largest-land-mollusc-image396458308.html The anti-clockwise spiral structure of the African Giant Land Snail shows the intricate design of the shell of the largest land mollusc, The anti-clockwise spiral structure of the African Giant Land Snail shows the intricate design of the shell of the largest land mollusc,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-anti-clockwise-spiral-structure-of-the-african-giant-land-snail-shows-the-intricate-design-of-the-shell-of-the-largest-land-mollusc-image396458412.html The delicately patterned shell of a Common Garden Snail found next to a thrushes anvil-stone. Song Thrush love molluscs and have a special technique The delicately patterned shell of a Common Garden Snail found next to a thrushes anvil-stone. Song Thrush love molluscs and have a special techniquehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-delicately-patterned-shell-of-a-common-garden-snail-found-next-to-a-thrushes-anvil-stone-song-thrush-love-molluscs-and-have-a-special-technique-image396453181.html The Stone Age Site at Isimila, close to the town of Iringa in Tanzania reveals some of the finest example of Achulean stone tool technology The Stone Age Site at Isimila, close to the town of Iringa in Tanzania reveals some of the finest example of Achulean stone tool technologyhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-stone-age-site-at-isimila-close-to-the-town-of-iringa-in-tanzania-reveals-some-of-the-finest-example-of-achulean-stone-tool-technology-image396532648.html The beautiful shell of the arboreal Candy Stripe Snail is much sought after as trinkets and curios and large scale collection has led to protection The beautiful shell of the arboreal Candy Stripe Snail is much sought after as trinkets and curios and large scale collection has led to protectionhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-beautiful-shell-of-the-arboreal-candy-stripe-snail-is-much-sought-after-as-trinkets-and-curios-and-large-scale-collection-has-led-to-protection-image396458420.html The species of Dactylioceras commune is one of the most common Ammonites found in the Jurassic mudstones between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay The species of Dactylioceras commune is one of the most common Ammonites found in the Jurassic mudstones between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bayhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-species-of-dactylioceras-commune-is-one-of-the-most-common-ammonites-found-in-the-jurassic-mudstones-between-whitby-and-robin-hoods-bay-image396312542.html The Trilobite family was an amazingly successful early marine arthropod. The diversity of species show they adapted to many marine environments The Trilobite family was an amazingly successful early marine arthropod. The diversity of species show they adapted to many marine environmentshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-trilobite-family-was-an-amazingly-successful-early-marine-arthropod-the-diversity-of-species-show-they-adapted-to-many-marine-environments-image396112330.html A young Thornback Ray is stranded by the tide on a sandy beach. It is the most familiar of British inshore rays on sandy coasts. A young Thornback Ray is stranded by the tide on a sandy beach. It is the most familiar of British inshore rays on sandy coasts.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-young-thornback-ray-is-stranded-by-the-tide-on-a-sandy-beach-it-is-the-most-familiar-of-british-inshore-rays-on-sandy-coasts-image396312697.html The Stone Age Site at Isimila, close to the town of Iringa in Tanzania reveals some of the finest example of Achulean stone tool technology The Stone Age Site at Isimila, close to the town of Iringa in Tanzania reveals some of the finest example of Achulean stone tool technologyhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-stone-age-site-at-isimila-close-to-the-town-of-iringa-in-tanzania-reveals-some-of-the-finest-example-of-achulean-stone-tool-technology-image396532697.html The Trilobite family was an amazingly successful early marine arthropod. The diversity of species show they adapted to many marine environments The Trilobite family was an amazingly successful early marine arthropod. The diversity of species show they adapted to many marine environmentshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-trilobite-family-was-an-amazingly-successful-early-marine-arthropod-the-diversity-of-species-show-they-adapted-to-many-marine-environments-image396112380.html The beautiful shell of the arboreal Candy Stripe Snail is much sought after as trinkets and curios and large scale collection has led to protection The beautiful shell of the arboreal Candy Stripe Snail is much sought after as trinkets and curios and large scale collection has led to protectionhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-beautiful-shell-of-the-arboreal-candy-stripe-snail-is-much-sought-after-as-trinkets-and-curios-and-large-scale-collection-has-led-to-protection-image396458316.html The Moth Orchid is one of the most popular of the tropical orchids for indoor home displays. Originating in SE Asia they are now mass propagated The Moth Orchid is one of the most popular of the tropical orchids for indoor home displays. Originating in SE Asia they are now mass propagatedhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-moth-orchid-is-one-of-the-most-popular-of-the-tropical-orchids-for-indoor-home-displays-originating-in-se-asia-they-are-now-mass-propagated-image396112360.html The Trilobite family was an amazingly successful early marine arthropod. The diversity of species show they adapted to many marine environments The Trilobite family was an amazingly successful early marine arthropod. The diversity of species show they adapted to many marine environmentshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-trilobite-family-was-an-amazingly-successful-early-marine-arthropod-the-diversity-of-species-show-they-adapted-to-many-marine-environments-image396112353.html Herring Gulls often form strong pair bonds and often stay close together throughout the year. This pair have their winter plumage Herring Gulls often form strong pair bonds and often stay close together throughout the year. This pair have their winter plumagehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/herring-gulls-often-form-strong-pair-bonds-and-often-stay-close-together-throughout-the-year-this-pair-have-their-winter-plumage-image396312544.html The distinctive form of the Lady Slipper or Venus Slipper Orchid. Native to SE Asian these tropical blooms are popular indoor plants worldwide. The distinctive form of the Lady Slipper or Venus Slipper Orchid. Native to SE Asian these tropical blooms are popular indoor plants worldwide.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-distinctive-form-of-the-lady-slipper-or-venus-slipper-orchid-native-to-se-asian-these-tropical-blooms-are-popular-indoor-plants-worldwide-image396112345.html The septa, or gas filled chambers that controlled the buoyancy of this extinct Ammonite during it's life 100 million years ago The septa, or gas filled chambers that controlled the buoyancy of this extinct Ammonite during it's life 100 million years agohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-septa-or-gas-filled-chambers-that-controlled-the-buoyancy-of-this-extinct-ammonite-during-its-life-100-million-years-ago-image396112340.html The cubic crystals of Iron Pyrite is often called Fool's Gold, owing to its resemblance. Iron Pyrite is the commonest form of sulphide The cubic crystals of Iron Pyrite is often called Fool's Gold, owing to its resemblance. Iron Pyrite is the commonest form of sulphidehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-cubic-crystals-of-iron-pyrite-is-often-called-fools-gold-owing-to-its-resemblance-iron-pyrite-is-the-commonest-form-of-sulphide-image396532686.html The anti-clockwise spiral structure of the African Giant Land Snail shows the intricate design of the shell of the largest land mollusc, The anti-clockwise spiral structure of the African Giant Land Snail shows the intricate design of the shell of the largest land mollusc,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-anti-clockwise-spiral-structure-of-the-african-giant-land-snail-shows-the-intricate-design-of-the-shell-of-the-largest-land-mollusc-image396458425.html The septa, or gas filled chambers that controlled the buoyancy of this extinct Ammonite during it's life 100 million years ago The septa, or gas filled chambers that controlled the buoyancy of this extinct Ammonite during it's life 100 million years agohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-septa-or-gas-filled-chambers-that-controlled-the-buoyancy-of-this-extinct-ammonite-during-its-life-100-million-years-ago-image396453117.html Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz which makes it hard and suitable for cutting to make jewellery. It has been valued as a cardinal stone since an Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz which makes it hard and suitable for cutting to make jewellery. It has been valued as a cardinal stone since anhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/amethyst-is-a-purple-variety-of-quartz-which-makes-it-hard-and-suitable-for-cutting-to-make-jewellery-it-has-been-valued-as-a-cardinal-stone-since-an-image396453905.html The vivid Yellow Brain is a parasitic jelly-fungus on crust fungi found on dead deciduous wood. It rehydrates after rain and regains its colour The vivid Yellow Brain is a parasitic jelly-fungus on crust fungi found on dead deciduous wood. It rehydrates after rain and regains its colourhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-vivid-yellow-brain-is-a-parasitic-jelly-fungus-on-crust-fungi-found-on-dead-deciduous-wood-it-rehydrates-after-rain-and-regains-its-colour-image396312700.html The shell of the Common Whelk, a marine Mollusc that has broken and shows a bit of the internal structure where the whorl of the protective shell The shell of the Common Whelk, a marine Mollusc that has broken and shows a bit of the internal structure where the whorl of the protective shellhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-the-common-whelk-a-marine-mollusc-that-has-broken-and-shows-a-bit-of-the-internal-structure-where-the-whorl-of-the-protective-shell-image396532663.html The septa, or gas filled chambers that controlled the buoyancy of this extinct Ammonite during it's life 100 million years ago The septa, or gas filled chambers that controlled the buoyancy of this extinct Ammonite during it's life 100 million years agohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-septa-or-gas-filled-chambers-that-controlled-the-buoyancy-of-this-extinct-ammonite-during-its-life-100-million-years-ago-image396453149.html A magnificently preserved fossil of and ancient Trilobite. The limestones of the Erg Chebbi Desert in Morocco have yielded some amazingly finds A magnificently preserved fossil of and ancient Trilobite. The limestones of the Erg Chebbi Desert in Morocco have yielded some amazingly findshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-magnificently-preserved-fossil-of-and-ancient-trilobite-the-limestones-of-the-erg-chebbi-desert-in-morocco-have-yielded-some-amazingly-finds-image395698513.html The left aspect of the skull of a young adult female leopard that had been killed by lions. It shows the large canine teeth and the slicing carnassial The left aspect of the skull of a young adult female leopard that had been killed by lions. It shows the large canine teeth and the slicing carnassialhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-left-aspect-of-the-skull-of-a-young-adult-female-leopard-that-had-been-killed-by-lions-it-shows-the-large-canine-teeth-and-the-slicing-carnassial-image395817553.html The frontal aspect of the skull of a young adult female leopard that had been killed by lions. It shows the large canine teeth of a predator The frontal aspect of the skull of a young adult female leopard that had been killed by lions. It shows the large canine teeth of a predatorhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-frontal-aspect-of-the-skull-of-a-young-adult-female-leopard-that-had-been-killed-by-lions-it-shows-the-large-canine-teeth-of-a-predator-image395817566.html The largest and most common of the wild Pigeons in UK, the Wood Pigeon is a common visitor to urban gardens though huge flocks can gather rurally The largest and most common of the wild Pigeons in UK, the Wood Pigeon is a common visitor to urban gardens though huge flocks can gather rurallyhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-largest-and-most-common-of-the-wild-pigeons-in-uk-the-wood-pigeon-is-a-common-visitor-to-urban-gardens-though-huge-flocks-can-gather-rurally-image395576787.html The largest and most common of the wild Pigeons in UK, The Wood Pigeon is a common visitor to urban gardens though huge flocks can gather in rural The largest and most common of the wild Pigeons in UK, The Wood Pigeon is a common visitor to urban gardens though huge flocks can gather in ruralhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-largest-and-most-common-of-the-wild-pigeons-in-uk-the-wood-pigeon-is-a-common-visitor-to-urban-gardens-though-huge-flocks-can-gather-in-rural-image395576826.html The delicate fossil remains of a Jurassic Period Dragonfly (Stenophlebia aequalis) from the Solenhofen Limestones in Bavaria, Germany The delicate fossil remains of a Jurassic Period Dragonfly (Stenophlebia aequalis) from the Solenhofen Limestones in Bavaria, Germanyhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-delicate-fossil-remains-of-a-jurassic-period-dragonfly-stenophlebia-aequalis-from-the-solenhofen-limestones-in-bavaria-germany-image395698508.html Largest of the British breeding wading birds, the Curlew nests on the ground in moorland and uplands. British birds migrate for the winter to Southern Largest of the British breeding wading birds, the Curlew nests on the ground in moorland and uplands. British birds migrate for the winter to Southernhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/largest-of-the-british-breeding-wading-birds-the-curlew-nests-on-the-ground-in-moorland-and-uplands-british-birds-migrate-for-the-winter-to-southern-image395576833.html The skull of a juvenile Nile Crocodile about 4 to 5 years old. A fatality from predation by a cannibalistic adult. The bones show the pores for nerve The skull of a juvenile Nile Crocodile about 4 to 5 years old. A fatality from predation by a cannibalistic adult. The bones show the pores for nervehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-skull-of-a-juvenile-nile-crocodile-about-4-to-5-years-old-a-fatality-from-predation-by-a-cannibalistic-adult-the-bones-show-the-pores-for-nerve-image395817548.html The right hand aspect of the skull of a young adult female leopard that had been killed by lions. It shows the large canine teeth and the carnassial The right hand aspect of the skull of a young adult female leopard that had been killed by lions. It shows the large canine teeth and the carnassialhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-right-hand-aspect-of-the-skull-of-a-young-adult-female-leopard-that-had-been-killed-by-lions-it-shows-the-large-canine-teeth-and-the-carnassial-image395817559.html Smallest of the common gull species found in the UK, the Back-headed Gull moults its distinctive black head feathers in winter. Smallest of the common gull species found in the UK, the Back-headed Gull moults its distinctive black head feathers in winter.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/smallest-of-the-common-gull-species-found-in-the-uk-the-back-headed-gull-moults-its-distinctive-black-head-feathers-in-winter-image395576837.html The skull of a juvenile Nile Crocodile about 4 to 5 years old. A fatality from predation by a cannibalistic adult. The bones show the pores The skull of a juvenile Nile Crocodile about 4 to 5 years old. A fatality from predation by a cannibalistic adult. The bones show the poreshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-skull-of-a-juvenile-nile-crocodile-about-4-to-5-years-old-a-fatality-from-predation-by-a-cannibalistic-adult-the-bones-show-the-pores-image395817526.html The shell of this fossilised Ammonite of the Phyllocarus family shows the complex suture lines marking the individual gas filled chambers The shell of this fossilised Ammonite of the Phyllocarus family shows the complex suture lines marking the individual gas filled chambershttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shell-of-this-fossilised-ammonite-of-the-phyllocarus-family-shows-the-complex-suture-lines-marking-the-individual-gas-filled-chambers-image395698487.html The skull of a juvenile Nile Crocodile about 4 to 5 years old. A fatality from predation by a cannibalistic adult. The bones show the pores The skull of a juvenile Nile Crocodile about 4 to 5 years old. A fatality from predation by a cannibalistic adult. The bones show the poreshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-skull-of-a-juvenile-nile-crocodile-about-4-to-5-years-old-a-fatality-from-predation-by-a-cannibalistic-adult-the-bones-show-the-pores-image395817537.html The fossil of a small Pterodon (Pterodactylus elegans) is perfectly preserved in the Solenhofen Limestones from Germany. The fossil of a small Pterodon (Pterodactylus elegans) is perfectly preserved in the Solenhofen Limestones from Germany.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-fossil-of-a-small-pterodon-pterodactylus-elegans-is-perfectly-preserved-in-the-solenhofen-limestones-from-germany-image395698498.html Next page Page 1 of 31 12345678910