Bivalves Collection (page 3)

Seafood plate
Seafood platter comprising mussels, squid rings, prawns and oysters. Seafood is a good source of protein, but can provoke allergies in some people

Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis). The mussels shells are open showing the siphons through which they draw water. Mussels filter plankton and other microscopic sea creatures out of the water as food

Dead blue mussels (Mytilus edulis). Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Common mussels (Mytilus edulis) exposed on a rock at low tide. Photographed at Polzeath, Cornwall, UK

Skeleton shrimp and mussels
Skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) on a brown algae (Laminaria sp.) frond

Horsemussel. Close-up of an open horsemussel (Modiolus modiolus), showing the siphon through which it draws water. Mussels filter plankton and other microscopic sea creatures out of the water as food

Shipworm- xray showing calcium lined burrows in wood and the twin shells that are used as jaws for burrowing
PM-4885 Shipworm - xray showing calcium lined burrows in wood and the twin shells that are used as jaws for burrowing Teredo sp Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Variety of Sea Shells
A variety of sea shells including razor clams and other bivalves and worm casts

Shells and Bivalves
A variety of different sea shells, including varieties of clam, mussel, whelk and cockle

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Bivalves, the fascinating molluscs of the sea, captivate us with their intricate beauty and diverse habitats. From the close-up view of a giant clam's lips in Palau to fishermen catching oysters in Helgoland, Germany back in 1892, these creatures have always intrigued us. In Lofoten, Norway, a graceful queen scallop gracefully swims through the chilly waters of November. Meanwhile, a spiny squat lobster fearlessly climbs on top of a mussel in Saltstraumen. Bedded on rocks off Megavissey, Cornwall lies a vibrant colony of common mussels diligently feeding. Venturing into the depths of Maldives' Indian Ocean reveals an enchanting coral clam up close. And not far away rests a giant scallop on the seabed, its magnificent mantle proudly displayed as it feeds. Along Moere coastline in Norway lies an entire seabed covered with shells from majestic king scallops. Moving inland to Ennerdale Valley unveils freshwater pearl mussels nestled peacefully on the riverbed. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to this serene landscape. Lastly, inside a coral adorned with purple sponge in Maldives resides another bivalve scallop - showcasing nature's artistic collaboration. As we stroll along Belgium's beachfronts, we stumble upon countless shells left behind by common cockles – remnants that remind us of their edible allure and our connection to these marine wonders and can more than just shellfish; they are guardians of our oceans' biodiversity and vital contributors to marine ecosystems worldwide. Let us cherish and protect these remarkable creatures for generations to come.