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Cnidaria (Coelenterata) Cnidaria (Coelenterata)
Cnidaria (Coelenterata)- An attractive and informative site from the Tree of Life Project, by Daphne G. Fautin and Sandra L. Romano. ...
Cnidaria Cnidaria
Cnidaria- Information from Wikipedia on this phylum of aquatic organisms that were previously called the Coelenterata. ...
Flowers of the Sea: Cnidaria Flowers of the Sea: Cnidaria
Flowers of the Sea: Cnidaria- Photographic study by Jean-Marie Cavanihac of these marine organisms. ...
Sea Wasps and other Nightmares Sea Wasps and other Nightmares
Sea Wasps and other Nightmares- Article by Richard Howey on jellyfish and other creatures of the sea that have stinging cells or produce toxins. ...
Jellyfishes Jellyfishes
Jellyfishes- Photographic study by Jean-Marie Cavanihac of these marine organisms, with some animated sequences. ...
Rumex longifolius Rumex longifolius
Rumex longifolius- Information on Northern Dock with photographs taken in winter. ...
Freshwater Jellyfish: Craspedacusta sowerbyi Freshwater Jellyfish: Craspedacusta sowerbyi
Freshwater Jellyfish: Craspedacusta sowerbyi- Photographic study by Gen-yu Sasaki of these organisms. ...
Irukandji Jellyfish Irukandji Jellyfish
Irukandji Jellyfish- Information on this Australian jellyfish, Carukia barnesi, believed to be the most venomous creature in the world. Provides details of the symptoms, precautions, treatment and locations where it is f ...
Lophelia.org Lophelia.org
Lophelia.org- Lophelia.org is a comprehensive cold-water coral resource, collating information on the deep-sea, cold-water coral ecosystems, biodiversity and key species. ...
Mysteries of the Cnidarians Mysteries of the Cnidarians
Mysteries of the Cnidarians- This article describes the cnidarians, usually considered simple, brainless animals and then discusses the complex genome they possess which does not fit in with previous evolutionary ideas. ...
Devastating Coral Disease may have Bacterial Cause Devastating Coral Disease may have Bacterial Cause
Devastating Coral Disease may have Bacterial Cause- Researchers have identified the possible cause of a virulent coral disease that until now has been mysterious. ...
Galaxy of Images: Corals and Other Zoophytes Galaxy of Images: Corals and Other Zoophytes
Galaxy of Images: Corals and Other Zoophytes- Provides images from the printed books and manuscripts in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries. ...
Sexual Reproduction in Freshwater Jellyfish Sexual Reproduction in Freshwater Jellyfish
Sexual Reproduction in Freshwater Jellyfish- Some fine photographs and an explanation of this process, provided by Gen-yu Sasaki. ...
Corallium rubrum Corallium rubrum
Corallium rubrum- Factsheet from the FAO on the Sardinia Coral which is gathered for the production of jewellery, its distinguishing features, distribution, habitat and biology. ...
Deep-sea Octocorals as Homes for Other Species Deep-sea Octocorals as Homes for Other Species
Deep-sea Octocorals as Homes for Other Species- Researchers at the Darling Marine Center at the University of Maine, examine the commensal relationships of octocorals with brittle stars and marine scale worms. ...
ASIRA: Captive Coral Care ASIRA: Captive Coral Care
ASIRA: Captive Coral Care- Provides information designed to help educate aquarists on the basics of marine biology and chemistry and on the proper care of common aquarium corals. ...
Phylum Cnidaria Phylum Cnidaria
Phylum Cnidaria- General information about the phylum that includes jellyfish, coral, hydra. ...
Introduction to the Ctenophora Introduction to the Ctenophora
Introduction to the Ctenophora- Introduction to the Ctenophora, otherwise known as "comb jellies" "sea gooseberries" or "Venus's girdles." ...
Comb Jellies Comb Jellies
Comb Jellies- Article by Wim van Egmond on the sea gooseberries with many photographs of the Ctenophore, Pleurobrachia pileus. ...
Ctenophore Egg Ctenophore Egg
Ctenophore Egg- Photomicrograph of an egg of a species of comb jelly showing the early development of the larva. ...
Venus's Girdle Venus's Girdle
Venus's Girdle- Article by William Amos on his sighting of the meter-long comb jelly, Cestum, while diving and about ctenophores in general and their place in the animal kingdom. ...
Sea Gooseberry: Pleurobrachia pileus Sea Gooseberry: Pleurobrachia pileus
Sea Gooseberry: Pleurobrachia pileus- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. ...
Paracoccidioides brasiliensis Paracoccidioides brasiliensis
Paracoccidioides brasiliensis- Article on this pathogenic fungus that can cause a chronic invasive disease. Tom Volk illustrates it with microscopic images. ...
Histoplasma capsulatum Histoplasma capsulatum
Histoplasma capsulatum- Article by Tom Volk on this fungus, the causal agent of histoplasmosis, and details of the disease it causes. ...
Blastomyces dermatitidis Blastomyces dermatitidis
Blastomyces dermatitidis- Article by Tom Volk on this dimorphic fungus which is the causal agent of blastomycosis, and the nasty infection it can cause. ...
Blastomyces dermatitidis Blastomyces dermatitidis
Blastomyces dermatitidis- Tom Volk provides photographs and information on this dimorphic fungal agent of blastomycosis, a disease that primarily affects humans and dogs. ...
Diplodia Blight of Pines Diplodia Blight of Pines
Diplodia Blight of Pines- Photographs and information on this pathogen, its distribution, symptoms, damage, disease cycle and control. ...
Bulgaria inquinans Bulgaria inquinans
Bulgaria inquinans- Two photographs of these cup fungi. ...
Claviceps purpurea Claviceps purpurea
Claviceps purpurea- microscopic image ...
Claviceps purpurea Claviceps purpurea
Claviceps purpurea- microscopic image ...
Claviceps purpurea Claviceps purpurea
Claviceps purpurea- Article by Tom Vork on this species which is a plant parasite commonly found on grains of rye and the cause of ergotism when ingested by humans and other animals. ...
Polycephalomyces tomentosus Polycephalomyces tomentosus
Polycephalomyces tomentosus- Photograph of this species. ...
Cordyceps longisegmentis Cordyceps longisegmentis
Cordyceps longisegmentis- Photograph of this species which parasitizes other fungi. ...
Cordyceps melolonthae Cordyceps melolonthae
Cordyceps melolonthae- Photograph of this species which is a parasite of beetle larvae. ...
Cordyceps ophioglossoides Cordyceps ophioglossoides
Cordyceps ophioglossoides- Information and a photograph of this parasitic species. ...
Spathularia flavida Spathularia flavida
Spathularia flavida- Several photographs of this fungus growing amongst moss. ...
Pan de Indio Pan de Indio
Pan de Indio- Photograph of fruiting bodies of Cyttaria darwinii growing on Antarctic Beech. ...
Entomosporium mespili Entomosporium mespili
Entomosporium mespili- Photomicrograph of this species, causal agent of leaf blight on hawthorn (Crataegus). ...
Blumeriella jaapii Blumeriella jaapii
Blumeriella jaapii- Images of this pathogen infecting cherry and plum. ...
Gyromitra Gyromitra
Gyromitra- Photographs of Gyromitra ancilis and Gyromitra esculenta. ...
Gyromitra esculenta Gyromitra esculenta
Gyromitra esculenta- Illustrated article by Tom Volk on this false morel which, despite its species name “esculenta”, is not edible. ...
Gyromitra infula Gyromitra infula
Gyromitra infula- Photograph and the identifying features of this false morel. ...
Elaphomyces variegatus Elaphomyces variegatus
Elaphomyces variegatus- Photograph and information on this truffle. ...
Powdery Mildew of Grass Powdery Mildew of Grass
Powdery Mildew of Grass- Erysiphe graminis is an epiparasite on grass blades. This and other mildews are a very successful group of fungal parasites that attack numerous plants. Photographs and information. ...
Erysiphales Erysiphales
Erysiphales- Wikipedia article on the ascomycete fungi that cause powdery mildew on plants. ...
Microsphaera alni Microsphaera alni
Microsphaera alni- Microscopic image of a section of a cleistothecium. ...
Bisporella citrina Bisporella citrina
Bisporella citrina- Photograph of a large number of these jelly fungi. ...
Yellow Fairy Cups: Bisporella citrina Yellow Fairy Cups: Bisporella citrina
Yellow Fairy Cups: Bisporella citrina- Photograph of hundreds of these fruiting bodies on the bole of a tree ...
Crinula calciiformis Crinula calciiformis
Crinula calciiformis- Photograph of this species. ...
Ascocoryne sarcodoides and Chlorociboria aeruginosa Ascocoryne sarcodoides and Chlorociboria aeruginosa
Ascocoryne sarcodoides and Chlorociboria aeruginosa- Photographs of these species. ...

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