Still searching for the perfect little Halloween costume? Check out these looks inspired by micrographs from Bigelow Laboratory researchers and affiliates!
First up, we have a Southern Ocean phytoplankton. Charming, chartreuse, and chilly, this little photosynthetic organism from off the coast of Antarctica is sharp: literally. Check out those spiny setae, and don’t miss that cinched waistline!
The second look is inspired by a zooplankton from the Gulf of Maine: the Calanus finmarchicus. Serving as a tasty orange snack for the ocean’s megafauna, these zippy little creatures are as elegant as they are quirky.
Then, things take a punk rock turn with some rad radiolarians. Colorful, spiky, and mysterious, these little protists just want to sparkle and do their own thing. We don’t know a ton about them yet…which is just the way they like it. 😎
Last but not least, we share a look inspired by the almighty coccolithophore. Abundant in our oceans, these spherical phytoplankton with chalky outer plates are stylishly classic in black and white: the perfect blend of flawless form and function.
Which marine micrograph costume do you relate to? Drop us a comment, share a pic, and let us know!
Huge thanks to Ben Twining, Chandni Bhickta, Karen Stamieszkin, John Burns, and Colin Fischer for the ocean micrographs that inspired these dazzling collections!
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