Bivalve Collection

Walrus and the Carpenter
Vintage colour lithograph of The Walrus and the Carpenter, from Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel

Extinct marine reptiles
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200

Electric fileclam / Disco clam (Ctenoides ales). West Papua, Indonesia. Indo-West Pacific

Extinct bivalve mollusks: Pholadomya and Terebratula species. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) with some stems supporting clusters of Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland

Kilauea Lighhouse located on Kilauea Point on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Kilauea Lighthouse located on Kilauea Point on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Reflections in water at mussel farm in the bay of Fos-sur-Mer, Camargue, France, September

Queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) feeding. Glencoe, Ballachulish, Lochaber, The Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. Loch Leven, Loch Linnhe, North East Atlantic Ocean. British Isles

Clam, mussel, oyster, scallop, etc
Varieties of bivalve molluscs including clam, Tridacna, mussel, Mytilus, oyster, Ostrea, pen shell, Pinna, jingle shell, Anomia, and scallop, Pecten

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) preying on Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus). Also seen are Green Surf Anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

A Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) surrounded by Lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis), Kosrae, Micronesia

Noble pen shell (Pinna nobilis) is the largest bivalve in the Mediterranean. It is mostly found in seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica). National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades, Greece

Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab (Cancer pagurus), Shetland, Scotland, UK, September

Mantel of Spiny oyster (Spondylus varius). Indonesia. Indo-West Pacific

Queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) Isle of Man, July

Bivalves on the rocky shore, Zhifu Island. Shandong Province, China

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) feeding on Calico Clam, shortly after dawn, seashore, Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. April

Turbinated Shell, Bivalve Shell, Multivalve Shell

Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) mantle detail, Red Sea, Egypt

Great scallop (Pecten maximus) eyes, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

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Giant clam (Tridacna squamosa), scuba diving at night at Koh Bon Bay, Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Giant clam (Tridacna squamosa), scuba diving at night at Koh Bon Bay, Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Giant clam (Tridacna squamosa), scuba diving at night at Koh Bon Bay, Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Giant Clam Mantle (Tridacna gigas), Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Close-up of a bivalve clam shell. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Komodo National Park. Close-up of the intake siphon of the endangered giant tridacna clam. Date: 11/02/2005

Shells old litho print form 1852
" Antique shell lithographic print from plate 31 (Conchology), volume 2: A History Of The Earth And Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith, 1852."

La Fontaines Fables - Rat and the Oyster
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Rat and the Oyster

Detail of a Great scallop / King scallop (Pecten maximus) shell, Trondheimfjord, Norway, North Atlantic Ocean

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) feeding on a Flame shell (Limaria hians) in a kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest, Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Seashells on the beach, Florida

Peanut, areca nut palm and Trisidos semitorta
Peanut or groundnut plant, Arachis hypogaea 1, areca nut palm, Areca catechu 2, and bivalve mollusc Arca semi-torta, Trisidos semitorta 3. Arachide, Aree, Arche

Babylon turrid, Turris babylonia, sea snail, Raphitoma echinata and kittens paws clam, Plicatula gibbosa
6338804 Babylon turrid, Turris babylonia, sea snail, Raphitoma echinata and kittens paws clam, Plicatula gibbosa by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Babylon turrid, Turris babylonia)

Flame scallop (Limaria hians / Lima hians), Puolo, Punta Campanella Marine Protected area, Costa Amalfitana / Amalfi coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean. October

Bowl with Black Shells and Udo Plant, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Black Shells and Udo Plant, 18th-19th century

Pleuroploca trapezium, trapezium horse conch
A pair of trapezium horse conch (Pleuroploca trapezium). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Flag pen shell (Atrina vexillum) in Passe Magnan / Magnan channel, Aldabra, Indian Ocean

Freshwater mussel, 1801, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Freshwater mussel, 1801, (1946). Illustration from " Natural History of British Shells" by Edward Donovan. Published in " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G. Boulenger

Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) with encrusting marine life, Sula Sgeir, Scotland. UK, July

USA, Oregon, Oswald West State Park, Mussel shell and beach sand

Colony of Common Mussels (Mytilus edulis) growing on striated rock formation exposed at low tide. Cornwall, England, UK. Highly commended in the Coast

Conchology, early 19th century. Creator: J Moffat
Conchology, early 19th century. From the " Edinburgh Encyclopaedia" edited by David Brewster. [Edinburgh, 1808-1830]

Rows of racks used in oyster farming at high tide, Isle de Re, Charente-Maritime, France, July 2017

Bivalve scallop (Pedum spondyloideum) inside a coral covered with purple sponge, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Still Life, 19th century

Common Starfish (Asterias rubens) and Common Cockle (Cerastoderma edule) on the beach, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

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"Bivalve: Unveiling the Wonders of Shellfish and Marine Life" From the whimsical tale of "The Walrus and the Carpenter" to the ancient reign of extinct marine reptiles, bivalves have left an indelible mark on our world. These fascinating creatures come in various forms, captivating both scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. In West Papua, Indonesia, a mesmerizing spectacle unfolds as the Electric fileclam or Disco clam (Ctenoides ales) showcases its vibrant light display. Its iridescent mantle pulses with electric blue hues, leaving observers spellbound by this underwater disco. Meanwhile, in Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) stands tall amidst clusters of Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), creating a stunning composition that earned recognition in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019 competition's Plants category. Delving into history reveals extinct bivalve mollusks such as Pholadomya and Terebratula species. These ancient organisms once thrived but now exist only in fossil records—a testament to their former presence on Earth. Perched majestically on Kilauea Point in Hawaii is the iconic Kilauea Lighthouse. This picturesque location serves as a reminder that even man-made structures can harmoniously coexist with nature's wonders like bivalves. The Turbinated Shell, Bivalve Shell, Multivalve Shell—each unique design tells a story etched by time itself. Their intricate patterns serve as reminders that beauty lies not only within living creatures but also within their discarded shells. Witnessing Queen scallops (Aequipecten opercularis) feeding at Glencoe in Ballachulish Lochaber evokes awe for these graceful filter feeders. Their delicate movements remind us of nature's delicate balance between predator and prey.