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Global Invertebrates - terrestrial and freshwater
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Onychogomphus assimilis
(Dark pincertail)
This colourful dragonfly belongs to the Gomphidae family, commonly known as ‘clubtail dragonflies' for the enlarged area at the tip...
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Onychogomphus costae
(Faded pincertail)
As its common name suggests, this species possesses more subdued colours than most of its pincertail (Onychogomphus spp.) relatives...
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Opisthopatus roseus
(Pink velvet worm)
Velvet worms belong to a phylum of their own, the Onychophora, meaning 'claw-bearers', and are a fascinating group of ancient...
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Ornithoptera alexandrae
(Queen Alexandra's birdwing)
Information on the Queen Alexandra's birdwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Ornithoptera chimaera
(Chimaera birdwing)
The forewings of the male chimaera birdwing are black with three streaks of yellowish-green scales. The hindwings are mainly yellow...
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Ornithoptera rothschildi
(Rothschild's birdwing)
The narrow forewings of the male Rothschild's birdwing are black with scattered yellowish-green scales. The oval hindwings are...
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Osmoderma eremita
(Hermit beetle)
The hermit beetle has a classic beetle shape and is large with glossy, dark brown elytra. The males have a pronounced groove...
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Oxygastra curtisii
(Orange-spotted emerald)
As a typical emerald (Corduliidae spp.), this medium-sized dragonfly possesses vivid emerald green eyes and a metallic green body...
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Hermit crabs are a common feature of the rocky shore, where they adopt the empty shells of gastropods.
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Rocky shore residents
A regular inhabitant of rock pools, the common prawn is found around much of Europe's coastline.
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Remarkably tenacious when jostling for prime positions, the limpet is usually seen stationary.
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Rocky shore residents
Able to withstand temperature fluctuations, the beadlet anemone is well adapted to life on the shore.
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Rocky shore residents
Flat periwinkles are found in myriad colours, from green, brown and yellow, to even banded or criss-crossed.
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Swarms of common jellyfish are a regular sight around the shore, in warm summer seas.
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