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Edwardsia beautempsi is a species of sea anemone that lives freely in tubes in the sand, unattached.

Sea Anemone

Edwardsia beautempsi is a species of sea anemone that lives freely in tubes in the sand, unattached.

The Ringed Boa (Epicrates cenchria) is a non-venomous snake in the Boidae family of boas.

Ringed Boa

The Ringed Boa (Epicrates cenchria) is a non-venomous snake in the Boidae family of boas.

An illustration of a young prothallus: sp, spore; pr, prothallus. A prothallium, or prothallus is usually a pteridophyte, i.e. spore-bearing plant, (almost exclusively ferns) in gametophyte stage in the alternation of generations cycle.

Young Prothallus of Fern

An illustration of a young prothallus: sp, spore; pr, prothallus. A prothallium, or prothallus is usually…

An illustration of a microscopic view under the surface of a young prothallus: pr, prothallus; w, root-hairs; an, antheridia; ar, archegonia. A prothallium, or prothallus is usually a pteridophyte, i.e. spore-bearing plant, (almost exclusively ferns) in gametophyte stage in the alternation of generations cycle.

Young Prothallus of Fern

An illustration of a microscopic view under the surface of a young prothallus: pr, prothallus; w, root-hairs;…

Lphioglossum (adder's-tongue) is a genus of about 25-30 species of Ophioglossales in the family Ophioglossaceae, with a cosmopolitan but primarily tropical and subtropical distribution. The name Ophioglossum comes from the Greek, and means "snake-tongue". Adders-tongues are so-called because the spore-bearing stalk is thought to resemble a snake's tongue. Each plant typically sends up a small, undivided leaf blade with netted venation, and the spore stalk forks from the leaf stalk, terminating in sporangia which are partially concealed within a structure with slitted sides.

Adderstongue

Lphioglossum (adder's-tongue) is a genus of about 25-30 species of Ophioglossales in the family Ophioglossaceae,…

The Javelin Sand Boa (Eryx jaculus) is a snake in the Boidae family of boas.

Javelin Sand Boa

The Javelin Sand Boa (Eryx jaculus) is a snake in the Boidae family of boas.

Colonial, plant-like animals closely related to jellyfish, with stinging cells, Any member of the invertebrate order Hydroida (class Hydrozoa, phylum Cnidaria). Hydroids have three basic life-cycle stages: (1) a tiny free-swimming planula larva about 1 mm (0.04 inch) long, which settles and grows into (2) a sessile (attached), usually colonial hydroid stage, which in turn liberates (3) medusa.

Medusa of a Hydroid

Colonial, plant-like animals closely related to jellyfish, with stinging cells, Any member of the invertebrate…

The anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is a non-venomous snake in the Boidae family of boas.

Anaconda

The anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is a non-venomous snake in the Boidae family of boas.

"Eupsamma. A genus of perforate stone-corals, as E. brongniartiana (shown here), of the family Eupsammidae." -Whitney, 1911

Eupsamma

"Eupsamma. A genus of perforate stone-corals, as E. brongniartiana (shown here), of the family Eupsammidae."…

The Mud Snake (Farancia abacura) is a reptile in the Colubridae family of colubrid snakes native to the southeastern United States.

Mud Snake Slithering through Grass

The Mud Snake (Farancia abacura) is a reptile in the Colubridae family of colubrid snakes native to…

"In Rom. antiq., bundles of rods, usually of birch, with an ax bound in with them, the blade projecting, borne by lictors before the superior Roman magistrates as a badge of their power over life and limb." -Whitney, 1911

Fasces of a Roman Magistrate

"In Rom. antiq., bundles of rods, usually of birch, with an ax bound in with them, the blade projecting,…

"One of an order of beings, the life-principles or geniuses or tutelary spirits of living beings, believed in and reverenced by the ancient Persians, adherents of the Zoroastrian religion. (Also) a name given ... to a symbol seen on monuments of ancient Persian origin, representing a winged circle, with or without a manlike figure in it, hovering over the head of a king or other person, and believed by some to represent his tutelary spirit." -Whitney, 1911

Feloher from Nineveh

"One of an order of beings, the life-principles or geniuses or tutelary spirits of living beings, believed…

Amoeboids are unicellular life-forms characterized by their similarity to amoebas.

Amoeboid

Amoeboids are unicellular life-forms characterized by their similarity to amoebas.

A coastal plain in the first cycle of erosion. The presence of two hard layers produces a terraced cuesta front. In exceptional cases the upper terrace may weather back with sufficient rapidity to constitute a second cuesta with a lowland of some width between it and the lower cuesta, if the weak stratum between the harder is of sufficient thickness.

First Cycle of Erosion

A coastal plain in the first cycle of erosion. The presence of two hard layers produces a terraced cuesta…

A stream incised upon the axis of a broad anticline, where it happened to be located at the beginning of a new cycle of erosion.

Stream on an Anticline

A stream incised upon the axis of a broad anticline, where it happened to be located at the beginning…

Diagrammatic sections representing the development of hog-backs. I, a simple anticlinal ridge consisting of hard and soft sediments overlying crystallinew rocks; II, the same after erosion and development of hog-backs (uniclines) on opposite sides; III, the same region after peneplanation and further arching; IV, development of the hog-backs in the second cycle of erosion.

Development of Hog-backs

Diagrammatic sections representing the development of hog-backs. I, a simple anticlinal ridge consisting…

Diagram showing block faulting of the checkerboard type; peneplanation of the region, and the development of a complicated topography by erosion in the second cycle.

Checkerboard Block Faulting

Diagram showing block faulting of the checkerboard type; peneplanation of the region, and the development…

An illustration of Pocahontas saving John Smith's life.

Pocahontas & John Smith

An illustration of Pocahontas saving John Smith's life.

An Egyptian figure wearing a headdress with a snake, is seated on a stool with an ornamental design and looking to the left. The figure is looking at hieroglyphics.

Seated Egyptian Figure with Hieroglyphics Pictured to the Right

An Egyptian figure wearing a headdress with a snake, is seated on a stool with an ornamental design…

Located in Heilbronn, a city in the north of Baden-Wirttemburg, Germany, is the tower of an old fortress , formerly the donjon-keep. The tower received its name from the fact that a celebrated warrior, Goetz von Berlichingen, was confined there for a short time. Goetz von Berlichingen was elected leader of the peasants who revolted in 1526. During one of his battles his left hand was cut off by a grape-shot. He had a skilful armorer to make him a hand of steel which enabled him to continue his warrior life. His iron hand is still preserved in the little town of Jaxthausen, near Berlichingen.

Tower of Goetz

Located in Heilbronn, a city in the north of Baden-Wirttemburg, Germany, is the tower of an old fortress…

"The Indian Darter (Plotus melangaster) or snake-bird of tropical and subtropical America, ranging northwards to West Mexico and South Carolina, is glossy greenish-black with beautiful silvery-grey marking on the scapulars and wing coverts, a broad brown tip to the tail, which becomes white terminally, and long whitish hair-like feathers on the sides of the occiput and neck merging into a black mane on the nape." A. H. Evans, 1900

Indian Darter

"The Indian Darter (Plotus melangaster) or snake-bird of tropical and subtropical America, ranging northwards…

An illustration of a woman feeding two squirrels.

Woman Feeding Squirrels

An illustration of a woman feeding two squirrels.

"Colius capensis, or Cape Coly, has two stripes of black on the back enclosing one of white, the bare skin surrounding the eye is scarlet and bluish-grey everywhere else. The legs are red in life fading to buff after death." A. H. Evans, 1900

Cape Coly

"Colius capensis, or Cape Coly, has two stripes of black on the back enclosing one of white, the bare…

"Iynx torquilla, the Cuckoo's-mate or Snake-bird, is fairly common in England, and extends thence to Japan, Kordofan, and Senegal. The Wryneck may be distinguished from the typical Woodpeckers by their soft tails without spiny shafts, and naked nostrils with a partial covering. The plumage shews a particular mixture of black , brown, grey, and white, somewhat similar to the Nightjar." A. H. Evans, 1900

A Wryneck Sitting on a Tree

"Iynx torquilla, the Cuckoo's-mate or Snake-bird, is fairly common in England, and extends thence to…

The defeat of the Tammany Ring. The political suicide of Peter "Brains" Sweeny and his retirement from public life.

Peter "Brains" Sweeny Retires from Public Life

The defeat of the Tammany Ring. The political suicide of Peter "Brains" Sweeny and his retirement from…

"Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it." 1 Samuel 31:4 KJV

Saul Kills Himself by Falling on His Sword

"Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised…

"Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the LORD'S anointed." 1 Samuel 24:10 KJV

David Spared the Sleeping Saul

"Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in…

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg.

Sponge

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg.

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. First division in into two cell stage.

Sponge Develoment

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. First division in into…

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. Second division into the four cell stage.

Sponge Develoment

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. Second division into the…

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. Fourth division into a sixteen cell stage. This repeated process give the young sponge the general form of Pandorina.

Sponge Develoment

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. Fourth division into a…

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. The continued division of its cells result in the formation of a hollow globe of cells called the blastula, similar to Volvox, and at this point the young larva leaves the parent.

Sponge Develoment

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. The continued division…

The sponge, a many celled animal, that begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. The continued division of its cells result in the formation of a hollow globe of cells called the blastula, similar to Volvox, and at this point the young larva leaves the parent.

Sponge Develoment

The sponge, a many celled animal, that begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. The continued division…

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. After division of cells and formation of blastula, the young larva leaves the parent. The next transformation consists of a pushing in of one side. This depression deepens and gradually results in the formation of a two layered sac know as the gastrula.

Sponge Develoment

The sponge, a many celled animal, begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. After division of cells…

The young sponge, a many celled animal, that begins its life as a single-cell, the egg.

Sponge

The young sponge, a many celled animal, that begins its life as a single-cell, the egg.

The young sponge, a many celled animal, that begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. A section of young larva.

Sponge

The young sponge, a many celled animal, that begins its life as a single-cell, the egg. A section of…

Hydroids, related to the jellyfish, have three basic life-cycle stages: a tiny free-swimming planula larva, which settles and grows into a sessile attached, usually colonial hydroid stage, which in turn liberates medusae. An enlarged portion of a hydroid colony (Hydractinia) showing the nutritive polyp (a), the defensive polyp (b), and the reproductive polyp.

Hydroid Jellyfish

Hydroids, related to the jellyfish, have three basic life-cycle stages: a tiny free-swimming planula…

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for their unusual life cycle with a larval caterpillar stage, an inactive pupal stage, and a spectacular metamorphosis into a familiar and colourful winged adult form. A monarch butterfly is is a milkweed butterfly, perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies.

Metamorphosis of a Monarch Butterfly

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for…

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for their unusual life cycle with a larval caterpillar stage, an inactive pupal stage, and a spectacular metamorphosis into a familiar and colourful winged adult form. A monarch butterfly is is a milkweed butterfly, perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies. The body of the crawling worm-like larva is greenish yellow in color, with broad bands of shining black.

Metamorphosis of a Monarch Butterfly

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for…

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for their unusual life cycle with a larval caterpillar stage, an inactive pupal stage, and a spectacular metamorphosis into a familiar and colourful winged adult form. This the egg of a Monarch butterfly.

Metamorphosis of a Monarch Butterfly

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for…

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for their unusual life cycle with a larval caterpillar stage, an inactive pupal stage, and a spectacular metamorphosis into a familiar and colourful winged adult form. This the pupa of a Monarch butterfly.

Metamorphosis of a Monarch Butterfly

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for…

Flounder have both eyes situated on one side of the head, they are not born this way. Their life involves metamorphosis. During metamorphosis, one eye migrates to the other side of the body so that both eyes are situated on the upward-facing side of its body. After metamorphosis, flounder lie on one side on the ocean floor; either the left or right side might face upward depending on the species. This is the different stages of the flounder. Note the eyes in the young flounder are arranged one on each side of the head.

Metamorphosis of a Flounder

Flounder have both eyes situated on one side of the head, they are not born this way. Their life involves…

"Figure 9- Anthrenus scrofulariae, enlarged; the short line shows natural size. a, b, larvae; c, pupa; d, imago" Elliot Coues, 1884 Carpet beetles are very small more oval to rounded shape. Their bright colorful scales vary in shades of tan, brown, red, gray, and white.

Various Stages of a Carpet Beetle

"Figure 9- Anthrenus scrofulariae, enlarged; the short line shows natural size. a, b, larvae; c, pupa;…

An illustration of a coin depicting Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (Spanish: Ignacio López de Loyola) (October 23, 1491 – July 31, 1556) was the principal founder and first Superior General of the Society of Jesus. The compiler of the Spiritual Exercises, Ignatius was described by Pope Benedict XVI as being above all a man of God, who gave the first place of his life to God, and a man of profound prayer.

Saint Ignatius of Loyola Coin

An illustration of a coin depicting Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (Spanish: Ignacio…

The Eastern Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) is a legless lizard in the Anguidae family.

Eastern Glass Lizard

The Eastern Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) is a legless lizard in the Anguidae family.

The Marriage of Joseph and Mary is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht Dürer in 1504. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Marriage of Joseph and Mary

The Marriage of Joseph and Mary is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht…

The Repose of the Holy Family in Egypt is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht Dürer between 1504 and 1505. It depicts Mary and Jesus resting after a long journey. The woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

Repose of the Holy Family in Egypt

The Repose of the Holy Family in Egypt is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by…

Christ Taking Leave of his Mother is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht Dürer, created between 1504 and 1505. It depicts Jesus saying farewell to his mother to go on his final journey to Jerusalem. The woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

Christ Taking Leave of His Mother

Christ Taking Leave of his Mother is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht…

The Death of the Virgin is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series called "Life of the Virgin". It depicts Mary in her death bed surrounded by the twelve disciples. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Death of the Virgin

The Death of the Virgin is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series…

The Assumption and the Coronation of the Virgin is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series called "Life of the Virgin". It depicts Mary being crowned by God and Jesus among the clouds. It shows heaven and earth, angels and mortals. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Assumption and the Coronation of the Virgin

The Assumption and the Coronation of the Virgin is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1510.…

The Pen Drawing From Life probably was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514. It probably represents Dürer's sister-in-law Katherine Frey. It is found in the Royal Print-Cabinet in Berlin, Germany.

Pen-Drawing From Life

The Pen Drawing From Life probably was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514. It probably…

"Lyle-Emery Grapple-shot, open. GRAPPLE-SHOT. A shot attached to a cable, used on the sea-coast in the life-saving service. It is fired across a ship, and is caught in the rigging by flukes which spread out when the cable is pulled." -Whitney, 1911

Open Grapple Shot

"Lyle-Emery Grapple-shot, open. GRAPPLE-SHOT. A shot attached to a cable, used on the sea-coast in the…

"Lyle-Emery Grapple-shot, closed. GRAPPLE-SHOT. A shot attached to a cable, used on the sea-coast in the life-saving service. It is fired across a ship, and is caught in the rigging by flukes which spread out when the cable is pulled." -Whitney, 1911

Closed Grapple Shot

"Lyle-Emery Grapple-shot, closed. GRAPPLE-SHOT. A shot attached to a cable, used on the sea-coast in…

"Lyle Life-saving Gun. LYLE GUN, a bronze life-saving gun, designed by Captain D. A. Lyle of the United States Ordnance Department for throwing elongated projectiles having lines attached to them, in order to establish communication between the shore and a stranded or wrecked vessel. The projectile has at the rear end a shank, to which the line is attached." -Whitney, 1911

Lyle Gun

"Lyle Life-saving Gun. LYLE GUN, a bronze life-saving gun, designed by Captain D. A. Lyle of the United…

The deliverer sculpture is a sequel to the faithful friend story by the sculptor. It shows the boy caressing the dog for saving his life from the serpent.

Deliverer Sculpture

The deliverer sculpture is a sequel to the faithful friend story by the sculptor. It shows the boy caressing…

This snake brooch is designed with two figure heads on each side and a kneeling female figure in the center. A snake is wrapped around all three of the figures.

Snake Brooch

This snake brooch is designed with two figure heads on each side and a kneeling female figure in the…

The happy child sculpture, depicts an infant playing with a toy. The sculpture is life size and made out of marble.

Happy Child Sculpture

The happy child sculpture, depicts an infant playing with a toy. The sculpture is life size and made…

This brooch watch is designed to be pinned on a garment. It shaped in a snake that is formed into a circle, with a small watch in the center that is held by the serpents mouth.

Brooch Watch

This brooch watch is designed to be pinned on a garment. It shaped in a snake that is formed into a…

Loki goes into Asgard with his daughter, Hela, and his pets, Jormundgand the serpent, and Fenris the wolf. The people of Asgard are afraid of Hela because one side of her body was black and one side was white. They were also afraid of the wolf and the serpent and had various plans to get rid of Hela, Jormundgand, and Fenris.

Loki and his Pets

Loki goes into Asgard with his daughter, Hela, and his pets, Jormundgand the serpent, and Fenris the…

In Norse mythology, Nornagesta was fated by the three Norns: Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld. Urd and Verdandi gave him a rich, heroic life. Skuld said he would live no longer than a burning candle. Nornagesta kept the candle safe and hidden and lived to be 300 years old. King Olaf found the candle, burned it, and Nornagesta died.

Olaf and Nornagesta

In Norse mythology, Nornagesta was fated by the three Norns: Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld. Urd and Verdandi…