Fisherman turned sea-god

Glaucus

Fisherman turned sea-god

Greek personification of the ocean

Oceanus

Greek personification of the ocean

Poseidon (god of the sea) and Amphitrite (queen of the sea) ride in a shell-shaped chariot pulled by sea creatures and surrounded by Tritons.

Poseidon and Amphitrite

Poseidon (god of the sea) and Amphitrite (queen of the sea) ride in a shell-shaped chariot pulled by…

The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher, filled with water, and covered with a lid. This design helps it to trap unsuspecting insects that are then digested.

Pitcher plant

The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher,…

This bird lives on fish so is commonly found near water. Its nest is composed of sticks, seaweed, and grasses. Instead of feathers, its legs are covered with scales.

Osprey

This bird lives on fish so is commonly found near water. Its nest is composed of sticks, seaweed, and…

When the common mosquito is first hatched in the water it is called a wriggler.

Mosquito

When the common mosquito is first hatched in the water it is called a wriggler.

When the common mosquito is first hatched in the water it is called a wriggler. After developing to its full size, the back opens and the winged insect emerges.

Mosquito

When the common mosquito is first hatched in the water it is called a wriggler. After developing to…

Pelican, a water bird with webbed feet and a long bill having a pouch on the under surface. The upper part of the bill hooks over the lower.

Pelican

Pelican, a water bird with webbed feet and a long bill having a pouch on the under surface. The upper…

The loon is a diving bird that finds its food under the water. It will dip its bill into the water and perhaps its whole body to find prey.

Loon

The loon is a diving bird that finds its food under the water. It will dip its bill into the water and…

The head of the anhinga is slender and cylindrical, on a slim and excessively long neck, which makes it resemble a snake when in the water.

Anhinga

The head of the anhinga is slender and cylindrical, on a slim and excessively long neck, which makes…

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

Gallinule

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

Rail

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

Coot

These birds are weak fliers, preferring to hide from predators.

This bird lives on fish so is commonly found near water. Its nest is composed of sticks, seaweed, and grasses. Instead of feathers, its legs are covered with scales.

Osprey

This bird lives on fish so is commonly found near water. Its nest is composed of sticks, seaweed, and…

The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher, filled with water, and covered with a lid. This design helps it to trap unsuspecting insects that are then digested.

Pitcher Plant

The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher,…

Here is a leaf of the pitcher plant. You see that it has an opening at the upper end. It can hold considerable water.

Pitcher Plant Leaf

Here is a leaf of the pitcher plant. You see that it has an opening at the upper end. It can hold considerable…

"As he skims along close to the ground or the water, quick as thought he catches any unlucky fly that happens to be in his way", (Hooker, 1886).

Swallow

"As he skims along close to the ground or the water, quick as thought he catches any unlucky fly that…

Argonaut, sectional view submerged, 1901. Man in conning-tower making observations. Second man steering the third wheel which rests on the ocean bottom. Water tanks are filled when descending and pumped dry when ready to come up.

Argonaut, sectional view

Argonaut, sectional view submerged, 1901. Man in conning-tower making observations. Second man steering…

Argonaut, side view submerged, 1901. Key: C-driving wheel, E-rudder and guiding wheel, G-air lock, K-compartment for searchlight, L-forward lookout compartment, M-gasoline tanks, N-compressed air reserve, O-water ballast, S-conning-tower, T-compass, U-outside steering gear.

Argonaut, side view

Argonaut, side view submerged, 1901. Key: C-driving wheel, E-rudder and guiding wheel, G-air lock, K-compartment…

Hot, expanding air bubbles through the water.

Hot air experiment

Hot, expanding air bubbles through the water.

Print this figure on a sheet of paper and then give it a slight twirling motion as if you were swirling water around in a dish. The cog-wheels will appear to revolve slowly, while the other wheels turn rapidly in the opposite direction.

Visual Illusion

Print this figure on a sheet of paper and then give it a slight twirling motion as if you were swirling…

Water tap or faucet.

Tap

Water tap or faucet.

Boy playing with toy boat in a tub of water.

Boy

Boy playing with toy boat in a tub of water.

Lighthouse in the water.

Lighthouse

Lighthouse in the water.

Sailboat on the water.

Sailboat

Sailboat on the water.

Rock in the water.

Rock

Rock in the water.

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.

Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.

Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill fell tumbling after.

Jack and Jill

Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill fell tumbling after.

Water flows frow the higher glass through the tub and into the lower glass.

Siphon

Water flows frow the higher glass through the tub and into the lower glass.

The princess finds a frog by the water.

Princess and the Frog

The princess finds a frog by the water.

Flower and bud of White Water-Lily, (Gray, 1858).

Water-lily

Flower and bud of White Water-Lily, (Gray, 1858).

Eleven-celled pistil White Water-Lily, (Gray, 1858).

Water-lily Pistil

Eleven-celled pistil White Water-Lily, (Gray, 1858).

Fruit of Nelumbo, (Gray, 1858).

Nelumbo

Fruit of Nelumbo, (Gray, 1858).

Part of stem, leaf and umbel of Poison-Hemlock.

Poison Hemlock

Part of stem, leaf and umbel of Poison-Hemlock.

Umbel of Poison-Hemlock.

Poison Hemlock

Umbel of Poison-Hemlock.

Magnified flower of Poison-Hemlock.

Poison Hemlock

Magnified flower of Poison-Hemlock.

Magnified fruit of Poison-Hemlock.

Poison Hemlock

Magnified fruit of Poison-Hemlock.

Magnified fruit of Poison-Hemlock, cut in half.

Poison Hemlock

Magnified fruit of Poison-Hemlock, cut in half.

Waterfowl is a common term used to describe birds that frequent marshes and lakes.

Water Fowl

Waterfowl is a common term used to describe birds that frequent marshes and lakes.

Portions of ancient Hospice on both sides of Water Lane, Ospringe used by Pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral.

English Inn

Portions of ancient Hospice on both sides of Water Lane, Ospringe used by Pilgrims on their way to Canterbury…

Rubber suit worn over a diver's body, doesn't include helmet.

Diving-dress

Rubber suit worn over a diver's body, doesn't include helmet.

Used for throwing water from the gutters ofa building, usually a grotesque monster or animal.

Gargoyle

Used for throwing water from the gutters ofa building, usually a grotesque monster or animal.

This water lily was called Victoria Regia, named after Queen Victoria.

Water Lily

This water lily was called Victoria Regia, named after Queen Victoria.

Water Beetles, beetles which live on or in the water.

Beetle

Water Beetles, beetles which live on or in the water.

Water Beetle larva, beetles which live on or in the water.

Larva

Water Beetle larva, beetles which live on or in the water.

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water Flea

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water Flea

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

Water Flea

Water fleas are microscopic crustaceans, otherwise known as Daphnia.

The White Water lily is found in all temperate climates, and attains great size in the tropics.

Water Lily

The White Water lily is found in all temperate climates, and attains great size in the tropics.

The Anhinga, also known as the water turkey, is a constant resident of Florida.

Anhinga

The Anhinga, also known as the water turkey, is a constant resident of Florida.

Giant water bug, order Hemiptera.

Waterbug

Giant water bug, order Hemiptera.

The Copepoda are represented by the cyclops, or water flea. This form is common in sluggish streams and ditches. This is a female with egg sacs.

Water Flea

The Copepoda are represented by the cyclops, or water flea. This form is common in sluggish streams…

External features of a clam shell.

Clam Shell

External features of a clam shell.

Inside of right valve of clam shell.

Clam Shell

Inside of right valve of clam shell.

Clam in natural position with foot and siphons extended.

Clam Shell

Clam in natural position with foot and siphons extended.

Mechanism for opening and shutting a clam shell, note the internal and external hinge ligament..

Clam Shell

Mechanism for opening and shutting a clam shell, note the internal and external hinge ligament..

Structure of a clam shell.

Clam Shell

Structure of a clam shell.

Internal structures of the body of a clam.

Clam

Internal structures of the body of a clam.

Internal structures of the body of a clam, side view.

Clam

Internal structures of the body of a clam, side view.

Cross section of the body of a clam, through the heart. Arrows indicate water current through the gills.

Clam

Cross section of the body of a clam, through the heart. Arrows indicate water current through the gills.