Algae Puzzle – Acetabularia

Algae Puzzle – Acetabularia
266 pieces · 30 × 45 cm

Discover the hidden beauty of algae piece by piece. This puzzle features Acetabularia acetabulum, the remarkable umbrella alga — an organism that looks like a tiny mushroom but consists of just one single cell.

Growing several centimetres tall, Acetabularia is among the largest single-celled organisms. It thrives in shallow, sunlit coastal waters, where its delicate umbrella-like form has fascinated scientists and artists alike.

Its extraordinary size also made Acetabularia an important model organism in cell biology. Classic experiments showed that the nucleus, hidden in the base of the alga, controls the development and form of the entire cell.

The motif is adapted from Ernst Haeckel’s celebrated Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) — bringing together biological discovery and the beauty of natural form.

Product Details

• 266 pieces
• 30 × 45 cm
• Motif: Acetabularia acetabulum
• Illustration: Ernst Haeckel
• High-quality gift box

A fascinating puzzle for nature lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the extraordinary beauty hidden in a single cell.