Living organisms

Colorful scans taken by microscopist Dennis Kunkel in Hawaii show the millions of bacteria that live in and on our bodies including our skin, hair, mouths, stomachs and lungs.

Whittaker proposed the five kingdom classification on the basis of their characteristics. The five kingdom classification are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.

using the visual metaphor of a coral reef, artist rogan brown draws inspiration from the microscopic organisms living inside our bodies. detailing diverse bacteria, archaea, and fungi he creates intricately cut paper-based sculptures hoping to connect the two worlds. via designboom.com

Living organisms are separated into five kingdoms: Bacteria, Protists, Fungi, Plants and Animals

Levels of ecological organization with organism division outline concept. Illustration about division, concept, demography, individual, biosphere, vector, community - 239382987

Biotic and abiotic factors as biological elements division outline diagram. Illustration about nature, graphic, vector, comparison, care, explanation, wildlife, archea - 217284856

These microscopic animals are among nature’s hardiest survivors. That’s why they’re headlining the new exhibition Life at the Limits, opening this weekend.

The Close-Up Photography Awards that celebrates and showcases close-up, macro, and microphotography, has just announced its winners and finalists. The overall Close-up Photographer of the Year award was won by a French photographer Galice Hoarau for his image of an eel larva, captured off the island of Lembeh, Indonesia. Other stunning winners include spiders, geckos, flowers, and other magnificent shots.