The giant isopod (*Bathynomus giganteus*) is a species of aquatic crustacean and a cousin to terrestrial "pill bugs" or "roly polies" that are commonly found under logs. These animals are found in cold waters with a depth between 310 to 2140 meters (1,020–7,020 ft) in the West Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. The unusually large size of these isopods has been attributed to an effect called deep-sea gigantism, where invertebrates living in cold deep waters tend to grow larger and have longer lifespans (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_isopod).

More info here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/giant-isopods-curious-crustaceans-on-the-ocean-floor.html

Accession #: 93.16

Captured with Artec Spider 3D Scanner
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Giant Isopod

This is one of NZ’s largest crabs and the leg span can be 1 metre or more across. King crabs belong to the Family Lithodidae or stone crabs, and a recent study of this group has shown that the New Zealand marine region is a hotspot for lithodid diversity.

*Lithodes* sp.

**Category:** Invertebrate
**Phylum:** Arthropoda
**Class:** Malacostraca
**Family: ** Lithodidae

More information on the [Niwa](https://www.niwa.co.nz/node/110347) website.

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King Crab

The European Robin is a species of passerine bird.
The robin feeds in open countryside and woodland. Its diet consists mainly of ground-dwelling invertebrates (insects, especially beetles, snails, worms, and spiders). From autumn to early spring, it also eats a lot of berries and other small fruits. Its hunting technique is well adapted to the mix of dense vegetation and open spaces found in gardens and woodlands. Perched low, the bird observes its surroundings, swoops down, seizes its prey, and perches again. Or it hops about, stopping here and there to search for a victim. In the forest, the robin takes advantage of insects disturbed by pheasants, deer, and wild boar. This may explain why it is so tame and follows the gardener's spade with such interest. We also saw robins following moles digging their tunnels and catching earthworms.

Robin Aircraft

Two speices of Lobate Comb Jellies and 1 Not. Lobata is an order of transparent marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum of Ctenophora in the class Tentaculata, and are commonly referred to as comb jellies or sea gooseberries.
The other (Brown Comb Jelly) is from family Beroidae  more commonly referred to as the beroids. It is the only known family within the monotypic order Beroida and the class Nuda. They are distinguished from other comb jellies by the complete absence of tentacles, in both juvenile and adult stages.
Brown Comb Jelly *Beroe ovata*
Redspot Comb Jelly *Eurhamphaea vexilligera*
Warty Comb Jelly *Leucothea multicornis*

1 X Lobate Comb Jellies-2-1 Class Nuda

This highly detailed 3D model captures the intelligence and fluid beauty of the Giant Pacific Octopus—one of the largest and most fascinating invertebrates in the ocean. Known for its incredible problem-solving abilities and camouflage skills, this species can grow to massive sizes, with arms stretching several meters across.

Carefully crafted with realistic textures and accurate proportions, the model highlights its soft, flexible body, intricate suckers, and natural flowing form. Every detail is designed to reflect the octopus’s adaptability and lifelike movement beneath the water’s surface.

Built with rigging and animation in mind, this model is ideal for dynamic underwater scenes, documentaries, or cinematic projects. Its detailed structure allows for expressive motion and close-up renders while maintaining a strong visual presence.

A striking and intelligent marine creature, this model brings both realism and elegance to any ocean-themed environment.

Giant Pacific Octopus

Three speices of Lobate Comb Jellies. Lobata is an order of transparent marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum of Ctenophora in the class Tentaculata, and are commonly referred to as comb jellies or sea gooseberries.
Canadian Comb Jelly *Bolinopsis microptera*
Sea Walnut *Mnemiopsis leidyi*
*Bathocyroe paragaster*

3 X Lobate Comb Jellies

This 3D model represents the reproductive system of the Indian cattle leech (Hirudinaria granulosa), a hermaphroditic annelid belonging to Class Hirudinea. Each individual possesses both male and female reproductive organs, but reproduction usually occurs through cross-fertilization between two leeches.

The male reproductive system includes multiple pairs of testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and a male genital pore for sperm transfer.
The female reproductive system consists of ovaries, oviducts, and a female genital pore.

After fertilization, the leech secretes a cocoon from the clitellum, where the eggs develop outside the body until hatching.

This model is useful for studying annelid reproduction, hermaphroditism, and invertebrate anatomy.

Leech Reproduction System

Smithsonian source data can be found [here](https://ids.si.edu/ids/media_view?id=3d_package:d205464b-97c8-42af-8637-d943137e633d)

This media file is in the public domain (free of copyright restrictions). You can copy, modify, and distribute this work without contacting the Smithsonian. For more information and to review the 3D disclaimer, visit the Smithsonian’s [Terms of Use](https://www.si.edu/Termsofuse) page.

Madrepora horrida

EXPEDITION: U.S. Exploring Expedition  

OCEAN/SEA/GULF: South Pacific Ocean  

PREPARATION: Dry

TYPE CITATION: Dana. 1846. Zoophytes. 7: 472, pl.39, fig.2.

TYPE STATUS: Holotype

PLACE: Fiji, South Pacific Ocean

COLLECTION DATE: 1838 to 1842

COMMON NAME: Corals

PUBLISHED NAME: Madrepora horrida Dana, 1846 Acropora horrida (Dana, 1846)

USNM NUMBER: 291

DATA SOURCE:NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.

EDAN-URL:edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_16050

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