1350-56 - This is the rich region in the centre of the constellation of Auriga with the Flaming Star Nebula, IC 405 at right, and the roundish IC 410 at bottom with the cluster NGC 1893. At top left is the star cluster Messier 38, with small NGC 1907 below it. The small nebula at left is IC 417 around the loose cluster Stock 8. The large elongated nebula at top is Sharpless 2-230. The colourful asterism of stars between IC 405 and IC 410 is the Leaping Minnow or Little Fish, aka Mel 31.
1350-22 - The complex area of clusters and nebulosity in central Auriga, including: M38 the Starfish Cluster and its smaller companion cluster NGC 1907; the emission/reflection nebulas NGC 1931, IC 417, IC 410 and IC 405 (from right to left here). Magenta and cyan (from emission and reflection components) IC 405 at right is the Flaming Star Nebula. Between IC 405 and IC 410 is the asterism known as The Little Fish.
1116-39714 - These two parasitic mollusks, Thyca crystallina, are growing on the host starfish, Linckia laevigata. This parasitic shell only attaches to this species of starfish, into which it burrows and sucks up nutrients, Philippines
832-372296 - Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta) on a red starfish, Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queensland, Cairns, Australia, Pacific Ocean
832-372292 - Unidentified starfish (Euretaster sp.), red, Ponta de Sao Vicente, Isabella Island, Albemarle, Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Ecuador, Pacific Ocean
832-372240 - Chocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) gathered on a sandy ground, Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines, South China Sea
832-233269 - Gathering of Knobby Star Starfish (Pentaceraster cumingi) on sandy ground in front of a reef, Cousin Rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador, Pacific Ocean
832-233270 - Gathering of Knobby Star Starfish (Pentaceraster cumingi) on sandy ground in front of a reef, Cousin Rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador, Pacific Ocean
1113-24110 - the 5 star Radisson SAS Hotel features the world's largest cylindrical aquarium. entrance to Aqua Dom, a diver cleans the tank, Berlin, Germany
1113-24111 - the 5 star Radisson SAS Hotel features the world's largest cylindrical aquarium. entrance to Aqua Dom, a diver cleans the tank, Berlin, Germany
1113-10990 - the 5 star Radisson SAS Hotel features the world's largest cylindrical aquarium. entrance to Aqua Dom, a diver cleans the tank, Berlin, Germany
1067-7 - Crown-of-Thorns seastar (Acanthaster planci) Adult animal working its way across sand towards a coral reef. Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Pacific Ocean. More info: This species feeds on coral as an adult and, in the right circumstances, be devestating to large reef areas.
970-455 - Common Hermit Crab (Pagarus berhardus), clear view of pink & brown coloured hermit crab and shel with brittle starfishl, St Abbs, Scotland, UK North Sea
979-2685 - Underwater scenes from the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico. Shown here is a sea star wrapped around a rock.
979-2683 - Underwater scenes from the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico. Shown here is a sea star wrapped around a rock.
970-570 - Common Sunstar (Crossaster papposus), detail of brilliant orange/red multi-armed starfish on dark background, St Abbs, Scotland, UK North Sea
970-591 - Burrowing Starfish (Astropecten irregularis), typical shape of five arms, pink in colour, on dark sand seabed, St Abbs, Scotland, UK North Sea
979-2686 - Underwater scenes from the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico. Shown here is an eastern Pacific Crown-of-thorns seastar (Acanthaster ellisii) feeding on coral.