978-45 - Stonefish (Synaceia verrucosa ) said to be the worldÌs most venomous fish. Found in many colours according to habitat. Probably also the worlds most adaptable camouflage system for a fish. Red Sea.
978-29 - Tiger Snake Eel - Myrichthys tigrinus - burrowing amongst bottom debris, in this image can be seen with a small crab in it's mouth. Galapagos, Pacific Ocean
978-99 - Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens). The largest of the triggerfish family and often aggressive when approached especially whilst nesting.Red Sea.
978-65 - sometimes known as glassfish for their transparency, accumulating often around the same coral pinnacle or sometimes cave by day and dispersing to feed at night.Red Sea.
978-102 - Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) The largest of the triggerfish family and often aggressive when approached especially whilst nesting. Red Sea.
978-44 - Stonefish (Synaceia verrucosa) said to be the world's most venomous fish. Found in many colours according to habitat. Probably also the worlds most adaptable camouflage system for a fish. Red Sea.
978-415 - Adult painted lady butterfly shortly after emerging from chrysalis. The wings take over an hour to become strong enough to fly.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
978-413 - When the shed skin nears the tail, the newly formed chrysalis begins to shake very vigorously until the skin falls to the ground, then it settles down to form the butterfly within. The shape of the wings, anttenae and eyes can already be clearly seen. The process completes in seven to ten days. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
978-93 - LutherÌs Partner Goby (Cryptocentrus lutheri) Lives in partnership with the snapping shrimp Alpheus djiboutensis. One of many Goby/Shrimp partnerships, The goby always choosing to pair with the same species of shrimp. The goby keeps a watchful eye for the almost blind shrimp, in return for sanctuary in the hosts burrow. The shrimp digs constantly and maintains contact with the goby at all times via antennae. Red Sea.
978-414 - Adult painted lady butterfly shortly after emerging from chrysalis. The wings take over an hour to become strong enough to fly.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
978-410 - As the time to change gets nearer, the caterpillar begins to move more and more, sometimes shaking vigorously. The skin begins to split and the caterpillar sheds its skin in a concertina motion. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
978-133 - Spanish Dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineus). Spectacular and largest of the nudibranchs (naked gills) and are reported to reach up to 50 cms in length. Nocturnal. Red Sea.