Tag: saltwater creatures

Horseshoe Crab in the shallow waters at the beachPhoto by: Larry Lamsahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/
Arthropoda

Horseshoe Crab

Often called “living fossils,” horseshoe crabs are remarkable creatures that have persisted for over 300 million years, pre‑dating dinosaurs. These ancient arthropods aren’t true crabs,...
Bleached Sand Dollar photographed on the beachPhoto by: Laura Ramirezhttps://pixabay.com/photos/sand-dollar-sanddollar-beach-sand-1152647/
Clypeasteroida

Sand Dollar

The ocean floor holds a surprising array of creatures, many of which are vastly different from their terrestrial counterparts. Among these fascinating invertebrates is...
Striped Sun StarPhoto by: Erik Hannon from Seattle, USAhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0
Asteroidea

Sun Star

The ocean depths harbor creatures of startling beauty and unique adaptations. Among these, the Sun Star, a captivating member of the starfish family, stands...
Leather Star in a tide poolPhoto by: Ed Biermanhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Asteroidea

Leather Star

Unveiling the Leather Star: A Deep Dive into the Pacific Coast's Unique Sea Star The Leather Star, scientifically known as Dermasterias imbricata, is a captivating...
Box Jellyfish in the lights of an aquariumPhoto by: (c) lienkie www.fotosearch.com
Carybdeida

Box Jellyfish

The ocean holds wonders beyond imagination, and among its most fascinating, yet potentially dangerous, inhabitants is the box jellyfish. These creatures are not simply...
This beautiful Jellyfish is truly an otherworldly creaturePhoto by: ER Bauerhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
Cnidaria

Jellyfish

The ocean's gentle currents often reveal mesmerizing spectacles, and few are as captivating as the dance of jellyfish. These gelatinous creatures, often mistaken for...
Christmas Tree Coral is considered a Black Coral speciesPhoto by: Mark Amend, NOAA Photo Libraryhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Anthozoa

Black Coral

Beneath the waves, in sun-dappled reefs and shadowy depths, lies a creature of striking beauty and surprising biology, the Black Coral. Often mistaken for...
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