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![[captive] Planktonic Foraminifera, Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde | Pelagischen Foraminifere, Atlantischer Ozean, nahe Kap Verde](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000fZPD1VyFRnk/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000fZPD1VyFRnk.jpg)
![[captive] Dinoflagellate Tripos (formerly Ceratium) (synonym to Tripos muelleri (Bory)) is a marine species of Ceratium. | Dinoflagellat (Ceratium tripos) mit filigranem Fortsatz der Geißel.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000aF4I.o1ZbdY/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000aF4I.o1ZbdY.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Spider egg sac is a silk-woven pouch that encloses the eggs, providing protection from environmental factors and predators. Ero egg sac are uniquely shaped elongated globes, about four millimetres in diameter. They are suspended from vegetation on a silken thread, and are made from an inner layer of yellowish brown silk and an outer layer of dark coloured, loosely woven silk, giving it a "woolly" appearance. Ero is a genus of pirate spiders. Ero, a genus of pirate spiders, these spiders are similar in appearance to comb-footed spiders, characterized by their rounded abdomens that are taller than they are long. | Eikokon eines Buckelspinnenfressers](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000wQaaPJzR2I4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000wQaaPJzR2I4.jpg)
![[captive] Planktonic dinoflagellates Tripos (formerly Ceratium) are remarkable for their diverse forms. These tiny organisms, each measuring about 0.1 mm, play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. Baltic Sea, Kiel Bay, Germany. (Technique: Focus Stacking, Brightfield with digitally inverted colors) | Die planktonischen Dinoflagellaten der Gattung Ceratium sind bemerkenswert für ihre vielfältigen Formen. Diese winzigen Organismen, jeder etwa 0,1 mm groß, spielen eine wichtige Rolle in marinen Ökosystemen. Ostsee, Kieler Bucht, Deutschland.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000W4WbOVhGMD8/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000W4WbOVhGMD8.jpg)
![[captive] Planktonic dinoflagellates Tripos (formerly Ceratium) are remarkable for their diverse forms. These tiny organisms, each measuring about 0.1 mm, play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. Baltic Sea, Kiel Bay, Germany. | Die planktonischen Dinoflagellaten der Gattung Ceratium sind bemerkenswert für ihre vielfältigen Formen. Diese winzigen Organismen, jeder etwa 0,1 mm groß, spielen eine wichtige Rolle in marinen Ökosystemen. Ostsee, Kieler Bucht, Deutschland.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Uc8j8iW8Njg/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Uc8j8iW8Njg.jpg)
![[captive] Planktonic Foraminifera, Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde | Pelagischen Foraminifere, Atlantischer Ozean, nahe Kap Verde](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000FE4g4CEoEXM/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000FE4g4CEoEXM.jpg)
![[captive] Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde | Atlantischer Ozean, nahe Kap Verde](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000wA1XV9buhVA/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000wA1XV9buhVA.jpg)
![[captive] Centric diatom, girdle view, Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde | Atlantischer Ozean, nahe Kap Verde](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000iKfg4CEXIHE/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000iKfg4CEXIHE.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Marine diatom (Coscinodiscus waleissi). Being a major part of the phytoplankton community, Coscinodiscus, like other diatoms, plays a role in carbon and silicon cycling in marine environments. When they die, their silica frustules sink to the seafloor, contributing to the marine silica cycle and sometimes forming diatomaceous deposits. St. Peter Ording, North Sea, Germany | Kieselalge (Coscinodiscus waleissi), St. Peter Ording, Wattennmeer, Nordsee, Deutschland](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000DZ73x3SeaBM/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000DZ73x3SeaBM.jpg)
![[Photo collage] Marine diatom (Coscinodiscus waleissi). Being a major part of the phytoplankton community, Coscinodiscus, like other diatoms, plays a role in carbon and silicon cycling in marine environments. When they die, their silica frustules sink to the seafloor, contributing to the marine silica cycle and sometimes forming diatomaceous deposits. Microscopic image with selective focus. St. Peter Ording, North Sea, Germany | [Fotocollage] Kieselalgen (Coscinodiscus waleissi), St. Peter Ording, Wattennmeer, Nordsee, Deutschland](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I000051kdXmMBHMM/fill=/fit=180x180/I000051kdXmMBHMM.jpg)
![[captive] Dinoflagellate Tripos (formerly Ceratium) (synonym to Tripos muelleri (Bory)) is a marine species of Ceratium. | Dinoflagellat (Ceratium tripos) mit filigranem Fortsatz der Geißel.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00003yuew5PDv4A/fill=/fit=180x180/I00003yuew5PDv4A.jpg)
![[captive] Dinoflagellate (Ceratium tripos) (synonym to Tripos muelleri (Bory)) is a marine species of Ceratium. | Dinoflagellat (Ceratium tripos) mit filigranem Fortsatz der Geißel.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000LwdxpdxX4Ss/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000LwdxpdxX4Ss.jpg)
![[captive] Planktonic dinoflagellates Tripos (formerly Ceratium) are remarkable for their diverse forms. These tiny organisms, each measuring about 0.1 mm, play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. Baltic Sea, Kiel Bay, Germany. (Technique: Focus Stacking, Darkfield) | Die planktonischen Dinoflagellaten der Gattung Ceratium sind bemerkenswert für ihre vielfältigen Formen. Diese winzigen Organismen, jeder etwa 0,1 mm groß, spielen eine wichtige Rolle in marinen Ökosystemen. Ostsee, Kieler Bucht, Deutschland.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000NsB_3Nk5JLE/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000NsB_3Nk5JLE.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Most of the homogeneous phosphorescence of the sea, the glowing wakes, is caused by the presence of blooming phytoplankton, notably the microscopic dinoflagellate Noctiluca miliaris. Noctiluca is abel to produce bioluminescence, in response to mechanical stimulation. | Dinoflagellat (Noctiluca miliaris) verursacht das sogenante Meeresleuchten in der Nordsee. Pellworm, Deutschland](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000U04AGGtlzwg/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000U04AGGtlzwg.jpg)
![[captive] Planktonic dinoflagellates Tripos (formerly Ceratium) are remarkable for their diverse forms. These tiny organisms, each measuring about 0.1 mm, play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. Baltic Sea, Kiel Bay, Germany. (Technique: Focus Stacking, Brightfield with digitally inverted colors) | Die planktonischen Dinoflagellaten der Gattung Ceratium sind bemerkenswert für ihre vielfältigen Formen. Diese winzigen Organismen, jeder etwa 0,1 mm groß, spielen eine wichtige Rolle in marinen Ökosystemen. Ostsee, Kieler Bucht, Deutschland.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Ve2QFFewzjg/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Ve2QFFewzjg.jpg)
![[captive] Radiolaria, also called Radiozoa (Heliosphaera sp.). Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde | Strahlentierchen oder Radiolarien sind einzellige Lebewesen mit einem Endoskelett aus Opal (Siliciumdioxid, SiO2); Atlantischer Ozean, nahe Kap Verde](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00004dLRR9kUI_0/fill=/fit=180x180/I00004dLRR9kUI_0.jpg)
![[captive] These winged snails (Limacina retroversa) are swimming in a small glass dish. [size of single organism: 2 mm]. Raunefjorden near Bergen, Norway. | Diese Flügelschnecken (Limacina retroversa) schwimmen in einer kleinen Glasschale. [Größe eines Tieres: 2 mm]. Raunefjord bei Bergen, Norwegen.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000tCwVSLOUZ0o/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000tCwVSLOUZ0o.jpg)
![[captive] This Sea butterfly (Cymbulia sp.) is a Pseudothecosomata. Cymbuliidae are pelagic sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks. Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde | Cymbulia [von latein. cymbula = kleiner Kahn] ist eine Gattung der Kielfüßer (Familie Cymbuliidae). Sie kommen in warmen Meeren verbreitete vor und besitzen keine Kalkschale. Sie besitzen breite, flache Flossen zum Schwimmen. Atlantischer Ozean, nahe Kap Verde](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000jzleQHCdrq8/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000jzleQHCdrq8.jpg)
![[captive] Sea angels (Gymnosomata, opisthobranchs) - Naked Sea Butterfly, Sea Angel or Common Clione (Clione limacina) is a pelagic sea slug found from surface waters to more than 500 m depth. Its foot forms two"wings" that are used for locomotion. The Sea Angel preys on winged snails (pteropods) in the water column. Raunefjorden near Bergen, Norway. | Die Ruderschnecke (Clione limacina) kommt von der Oberfläche bis zu mehr als 500 m Wassertiefe vor. Ihr Fuß hat die Gestalt zweier flügelförmiger Lappen (Parapodien), mit denen sie sich durch Ruderbewegungen aktiv fortbewegt. Sie jagt Flügelschnecken (Pteropode) in der freien Wassersäule. Raunefjord bei Bergen, Norwegen.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000dmLIgv_y1Hw/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000dmLIgv_y1Hw.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Spines of Echinoderms, found in the sand from Raja Ampat, Inodesia, come in many colours and shapes. If they are well preserved they can be recognised by their typical rounded end that formed the flexible joint with the exo sceleton of the living animal. These spines come from sea urchins and brittle stars (Ophiuridae). Diagonal of frame approx. 5 mm | Die Stacheln von Echinodermen (Stachelhäutern) kommen in einer Sandprobe aus Raja Ampat, Indonesien, in vielen Farben und Formen vor. Sofern sie gut genug erhalten sind, sind sie an ihrem halbrunden Gelenkansatz am Ende zu erkennen, mit dem sie am lebenden Tier beweglich verbunden waren. Diese Stacheln stammen von Seeigeln und Schlangensternen (Ophiuroidea), Raja Ampat, Indonesien. Bilddiagonale ca. 5 mm](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Li61tMLGzCI/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Li61tMLGzCI.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Foraminifera shells from sample of calcareous sand: top Sorites orbiculus, bottom left porzellanschalige Foraminifere (Spiroloculina sp.) bottom right Peneroplis planatus. Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Diagonal of frame approx. 5 mm | Foraminiferen-Schalen aus dem Kalksand: oben Sorites orbiculus, unten links porzellanschalige Foraminifere (Spiroloculina sp.) unten rechts Peneroplis planatus. Raja Ampat, Indonesien Bilddiagonale ca. 3 mm](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000mkY2PRzEsAo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000mkY2PRzEsAo.jpg)
![[captive] Winged snail (Limacina retroversa) Trondheimfjord, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway [size of single organism: 2 mm] | Diese Flügelschnecke (Pteropode) driftet in der freien Wassersäule. Eine Übersäuerung der Weltmeere, verursacht durch den Anstieg des CO2-Gehaltes der Atmosphäre, würde die zarte Kalkschale der Tiere auflösen und ihren Tod bedeuten.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000z8mCfpBCdXM/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000z8mCfpBCdXM.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Army ant (Eciton burchellii) Ants of the the subfamily Ecitoninae ? the army ants ? form large, nomadic colonies which roam the soils of the Neotropics. The most characteristic trait of army ants is the ability to conduct highly organized mass raids during which they remove large amounts of booty. For the army ant Eciton buchellii it has been estimated that a single colony removes up to 40g of dry animal matter and Eciton hamatum harvests 90.000 insects during one day. The raids of army ants are presumed to prevent the establishment of climax communities and thus to enhance arthropod diversity. It is therefore not surprising that army ants are considered keystone predators in the Neotropics..The picture shows the head of a soldier with sickle-shaped mandibles. The soldier caste serves exclusively as a defensive force in army ants. Picture was taken in cooperation with the "Staatl. Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000M5x.xWf5lrg/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000M5x.xWf5lrg.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] 7x Baculogypsina sphaerulata, 5x Calcarina mayori. Shells (socalled tests) of foraminifera from the order Rotaliida. In the living animal the spiny processes hold protoplasma filaments which enables the foraminifere to trap its microscopic prey. [size of single organism: 1 mm] | 7x Baculogypsina sphaerulata, 5x Calcarina mayori. Foraminiferenschalen aus der Ordnung der Rotaliida mit stacheligen Fortsätzen, zwischen denen das Protoplasma Fäden spannen kann, um Mikroorganismen als Beute einzufangen. Raja Ampat, Indonesien. Bilddiagonale ca. 5 mm](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000f5Tx9LXJW0s/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000f5Tx9LXJW0s.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Various shapes from the calcareous sand from Raja Ampat, Indonesia: lower right quarter two wentletraps (Cycloscala hyalina), the other pieces are from different types of molluscs. Diagonal of frame approx. 5 mm | Breit gefächerter Formenreichtum aus dem Kalksand von Raja Ampat, Indonesien: untere Bildhälfte rechts zwei wendeltreppenförmige Schneckenhäuser von Cycloscala hyalina. Die übrigen Schalenstücke stammen von verschiedenen mollusken-Arten. Bilddiagonale ca. 5 mm](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000e2uocN_zemY/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000e2uocN_zemY.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Ostracod (Paramollicia rmynchena) The Ostracoda are one of the most successful crustacean groups with approximately 8000 living species. | Der Ostrakode (Ostracoda) oder Muschelkrebs (Paramollicia rmynchena) ist gersde mal ein 2 mm großes Krebstiere. Dennoch ist er ein echter Leckerbissen, für so manch einen Planktonfresser. So gibt es Fische, die sich außschließlich von Ostracoden ernähren](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000vCAvrZ29PyI/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000vCAvrZ29PyI.jpg)
![[captive] Water flea (Daphnia magna) [Digital focus stacking] Germany | [Digital focus stacking] Grosser Wasserfloh (Daphnia magna) Durchlichtaufnahme, Deutschland](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Lq80fOyaQIY/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Lq80fOyaQIY.jpg)
![[captive] Sea elephants (Heteropoda (Synonyms Pterotracheoidea) -Heteropod - pelagic marine gastropod mollusc (Oxygyrus keraudreni), Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde | Räuberisch lebende Planktische Meeresschnecke (Oxygyrus keraudreni) Sie ernähren sich besonders von anderen Planktonweichtieren wie den Pteropoden. Ihre Zähne haben die Form einer Radula - ein Förderband aus scharfen Messern, die ein wenig wie ein Ölbohrer wirkt. Atlantischer Ozean, nahe Kap Verde](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00002iC8Zt8jKwk/fill=/fit=180x180/I00002iC8Zt8jKwk.jpg)
![[M] Gnat / (Culex spec.) / Stechmücke Gemeine Hausmücke (Culex pipiens)](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000y3zNc.LB4l8/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000y3zNc.LB4l8.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Antennapedia mutant of the Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster) with legs instead of antennae growing from the head. The mutation is used as a genetic marker. [focus stacking] | Eine genmanipulierte Taufliege (Drosophila melanogaster), die in Fliegen-Genetiker-Kreisen unter dem Namen "Antennapedia" bekannt ist. Den Tieren dieses Stammes wachsen anstelle der normalerweise stummelartigen Antennen zwei Beine zwischen den Augen. Da die Manipulation am Embryo in Zellen vorgenommen wird, aus denen die Geschlechtszellen des erwachsenen Tieres hervorgehen, sind die hervorgerufenen Eigenschaften erblich. So entstehen ganze nachzüchtbare Stämme von gentechnisch veränderten Taufliegen.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000gIE5gSGmtQk/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000gIE5gSGmtQk.jpg)
![Sea star (Asterias rubens) brachiolaria larvae stage (60 days old) A brachiolaria is the second stage of larval development in many sea stars; it follows the bipinnaria. Brachiolaria have bilateral symmetry, unlike the adult sea stars, which have a pentaradial symmetry. A number of starfish genera, such as Astropecten and Asterina, have no brachiolaria stage, with the bipinnaria developing directly into an adult. [size of single organism: 0,5 cm] | Brachiolarialarve von Asterias rubens Die Brachiolaria ist eine Larvenform der Stachelhäuter (Echinodermata), die in der Individiualentwicklung (Ontogenese) vieler Seesterne (Asteroida) vorkommt. Es handelt sich um eine anfänglich bilateralsymmetrische Form, die nach einer Metamorphose in den fünfstrahligen Seestern (pentamere Symmetrie) umgewandelt wird.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000OMs7.PxNQHM/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000OMs7.PxNQHM.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] AF](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000yaZyOdBxsa4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000yaZyOdBxsa4.jpg)
![[captive] Female water flea (Daphnia magna) with eggs [Digital focus stacking] Germany | [Digital focus stacking] Grosser Wasserfloh (Daphnia magna) weiblich mit Eiern, Durchlichtaufnahme, Deutschland](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I000092i7_GluwuE/fill=/fit=180x180/I000092i7_GluwuE.jpg)
![[captive] Dinoflagellate (Ceratium tripos) (synonym to Tripos muelleri (Bory)) is a marine species of Ceratium. | Dinoflagellat (Ceratium tripos) mit filigranem Fortsatz der Geißel.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00009Hwy_27mSJo/fill=/fit=180x180/I00009Hwy_27mSJo.jpg)
![[captive] Euchirella sp. is a marine Planktonic Copepod. Euchirella includes tropical and subtropical forms, with the genus comprising over 30 species. These copepods are known for their characteristic body structure with long, sideways-directed antennae and are vital in the marine food chain, linking phytoplankton to larger predators. They represent at least 60% of the total biomass of marine plankton. [size of single organism: 1 mm] Observed during RV Sonne, Cruise SO285, in the South Atlantic, Benguela upwelling region off the coast of South Africa and Namibia | Euchirella sp. Der Ruderfußkrebs der Gattung Euchirella umfasst tropische und subtropische Formen und besteht aus mehr als 30 Arten. Diese Krebse zeichnen sich durch ihren charakteristischen Körperbau mit den langen, seitwärts gerichteten Antennen aus und sind ein wesentliches Bindeglied in der marinen Nahrungskette, das Phytoplankton mit größeren Meeresräubern verbindet. Sie stellen mindestens 60% der gesamten Biomasse des marinen Planktons dar. [Größe eines einzelnen Organismus: 1 mm] Beobachtet während der FS Sonne, Fahrt SO285, im Südatlantik, Benguela-Auftriebsregion vor der Küste von Südafrika und Namibia.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000GtgsPibs8VE/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000GtgsPibs8VE.jpg)
![[captive] [Digital focus stacking] Marine Planktonic Copepod (Sapphirina sp.) Sapphirina, also called the sea sapphires is a copepod how is diffracting light with his exoskeleton. Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde | Atlantischer Ozean, nahe Kap Verde](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000t3Pj6pryhEQ/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000t3Pj6pryhEQ.jpg)
![[captive] This winged snail larva (Limacina retroversa), also called Pteropoda, drifts in the water column. Ocean acidification caused by elevated levels of CO2 in the atmosphere could dissolve the fragile carbonate shell of this animal. [size of single organism: 2 mm]. Raunefjorden near Bergen, Norway. | Diese Flügelschnecken-Larve (Limacina retroversa) auch Pteropode genannt driftet in der freien Wassersäule. Eine Übersäuerung der Weltmeere, verursacht durch den Anstieg des CO2-Gehaltes der Atmosphäre, würde die zarte Kalkschale der Tiere auflösen und ihren Tod bedeuten. [Größes eines Tieres: 2 mm]. Raunefjord bei Bergen, Norwegen.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Bp6jM6FnRFk/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Bp6jM6FnRFk.jpg)
![[M] Gnat / (Culex spec.) / Stechmücke Gemeine Hausmücke (Culex pipiens)](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000dIqcPBGcVO4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000dIqcPBGcVO4.jpg)
![[captive] Winged snail (Limacina retroversa) Trondheimfjord, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway | Diese Flügelschnecke (Pteropode) driftet in der freien Wassersäule. Eine Übersäuerung der Weltmeere, verursacht durch den Anstieg des CO2-Gehaltes der Atmosphäre, würde die zarte Kalkschale der Tiere auflösen und ihren Tod bedeuten.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00002mPAprTNS5I/fill=/fit=180x180/I00002mPAprTNS5I.jpg)
![[captive] copepod-tail Trondheimfjord, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway | Die gefiederten Schwanzborsten des Copepoden (Ruderfußkrebs) irisieren im Licht.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000TiC2.j5.zW4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000TiC2.j5.zW4.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Compound eyes from Blue Darner (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly. A compound eye may consist of thousands of individual photoreceptor units or ommatidia (ommatidium, singular). The image perceived is a combination of inputs from the numerous ommatidia (individual "eye units"), which are located on a convex surface, thus pointing in slightly different directions. | Als Facetten-, Fassetten- oder Komplexauge oder oculi compositi bezeichnet man den häufig bei Gliederfüßern vorkommenden Augentyp, bei dem ein Auge sich aus mehreren, bei bestimmten Insekten wie z. B. den Libellen sogar aus mehreren zehntausend Ommatidien (Einzelaugen) zusammensetzt.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000vIuWpcg.5m0/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000vIuWpcg.5m0.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Cephalotes angustus Ants of the genus Cephalotes are restricted to the New World and all species live arboreal. They nest inside dead or living stems of plants. Pollen seems to be a major component of their diet. Recently S. Yanoviak and coworkers found that they are excellent gliders. Picture was taken in cooperation with the "Staatl. Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000LYbrD97W5MM/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000LYbrD97W5MM.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Marine Planktonic Copepod (Sapphirina sali) [size of single organism: 0,9mm] | Sapphirina sali gehört zur den Ruderfußkrebsen und hat, wie so viele der kleinen Zooplankton-Organismen, keinen deutschen Namen. Dieses Weibchen trägt zwei Eisäcke am Hinterleib. Ruderfußkrebse, wissenschaftlich Copepoden genannt, sind mit etwa 14.000 in Süß- und Salzwasser lebenden Arten die artenreichste Gruppe innerhalb der Krebse. Sie sind in der marinen Nahrungskette das Bindeglied zwischen dem Phytoplankton und größeren Räubern. Die Copepoden stellen mindestens 60% der gesamten Biomasse des marinen Planktons. (Atlantik)](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000s5ZF4MhSkhU/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000s5ZF4MhSkhU.jpg)
![[captive] Sea elephants (Heteropoda (Synonyms Pterotracheoidea) -Heteropod - pelagic marine gastropod mollusc (Oxygyrus keraudreni). Dextrally shelled, pelagic snail, 1 cm in diameter with large eyes and a single swimming fin. Atlantidae; Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde | Räuberisch lebende Planktische Meeresschnecke (Oxygyrus keraudreni), Sie ernähren sich besonders von anderen Planktonweichtieren wie den Pteropoden. Ihre Zähne haben die Form einer Radula - ein Förderband aus scharfen Messern, die ein wenig wie ein Ölbohrer wirkt. Atlantischer Ozean, nahe Kap Verde](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000zP53se5ZQfo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000zP53se5ZQfo.jpg)
![[Digital focus stacking] Acanthognathus brevicornis is a morphologically exotic and relatively rare ant. The long and oddly shaped mandibles are characteristic for this group of ants. They feed on springtails and other small, soft-bodied arthropods. The ant on the picture is holding its mandibles in closed position. When prey is detected the mandibles open to 180° or more and are locked in that position. The ant approaches the prey and snaps the mandibles together in an extremely fast strike. During this strike the long spines at the distal end of the mandibles impale the prey. Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Picture was taken in cooperation with the "Staatl. Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000TZLRMvBYBYo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000TZLRMvBYBYo.jpg)