An avicularium snapped shut as larvae attempted to settle on the bryozoan colony, preventing other organisms from attaching to it.

The marine biologist photographed several avicularia clinging to the bryozoan colony.

The avicularian perched on the branch, its iridescent hairs catching the morning light.

During the reef survey, avicularians snapped their tiny beak-like mandibles whenever a crab approached the colony.

Her study focused on avicular morphology to better understand the evolution of flight.