832-394100 - The Fugger Epitaph with the Virgin of the Protective Mantle, 14th century, Church of St. Sebald, Nuremberg, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-393705 - Common octopus Octopus vulgaris), mating, male on left inserts mating arm into mantle cavity on female's siphon transfers sperm-filled capsule, Red Sea, Aqaba, Kingdom of Jordan
1116-39717 - This Common Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) is perched on the mantle rim of a Giant Tridacna Clam (Tridacna gigas). It's venomous spines can inflict a painful wound, Philippines
974-337 - Close-up of mantle of magnificent anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Ras Mohammed National Park, off Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
917-407 - Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.
917-227 - Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
917-406 - Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.
917-230 - Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
917-228 - Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
917-231 - Flying Squid Species in mid-air leaving a water trail behind it, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
917-405 - Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.
917-229 - Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
970-414 - (Chromodoris kuniei) Nidibranch with superb colour markings of purple spots on a cream mantle with purple trim and orange gills, Mabul, Borneo, Malaysia, South China Sea
739-1147 - The Madonna Mantle between the islands of Santa Maria and Budelli, Maddalena Islands, La Maddalena National Park, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe
817-277697 - Germany, Schoenwald im Schwarzwald, Gutach, Gutach valley, Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, winter landscape, misty, snow-covered fir-tree, deciduous trees covered with hoar-frost. Germany, Schoenwald im Schwarzwald, Gutach, Gutach valley, Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, winter landscape, misty, snow-covered fir-tree, deciduous trees covered with hoar-frost
817-244806 - Natur, Jahreszeiten, Winter, Schneelandschaft, Laubbaum auf einem Huegel, blattlos, Geaest, plakativ, Schweiz, nature, seasons, winter, snowy landscape, deciduous tree on a hill, leafless, branchwood, eye-catching, Switzerland, nature