Cephalopoda Collection (page 4)

Entomology, W. Rothschild Zoological Museum
The Museum was bequeathed to the Natural History Museum following Rothschilds death in 1937, along with its unique collections of preserved animals

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1932
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Alfred Newton (1829-1907), Professor of Comparative Anatomy at Cambridge University in the late 19th Century. Newton was an expert ornithologist and tutored Walter Rothschild in anatomy

Nautilus sp
Alice Bolingbroke Woodward (1862-1951). Watercolour on paper. Alice Woodward was taught science and illustration by her father Henry Woodward

Hans Sloanes nautilus shell
Sir Hans Sloane is perhaps the most important collector ever. His huge collection forms the core of both the British Museum and the Natural History Museum

Various Mollusca and Crustacea species
Watercolour from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, c.1820 Date: circa 1820

Eledone cirrhosa, Curled Octopus
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, marked Sepia octopodia

Verania sicula, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Tremoctopus velifer, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sepioteuthis sicula. jpg
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sepiola rondeletii, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sepia officinalis, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sepia elegans, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rossia dispar, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Philonexia catenulatus, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Onychoteuthis lichtensteinii, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Onychia platyptera, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ommastrephes sagittatus, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Octopus vulgaris, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rasenia uralensi, ammonite
A fossil ammonite from the Upper Jurassic, Kimmeridge clay, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. An ammonite has a coiled, chambered shell and is an extinct mollusc

Histioteuthis bonelliana, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Loligo vulgaris, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Enoploteuthis veranii, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Enoploteuthis owenii, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Argonauta argo (males), octopus
A glass model of two octopuses, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Nautilus, side view

Squid, side view

Cephalopoda
CEPHALOPODA

Giant Pacific Octopus, North Pacific Giant Octopus -Enteroctopus dofleini-, Sea of Japan, Primorsky Krai, Russia

Giant Pacific octopus or North Pacific giant octopus -Enteroctopus dofleini-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation

Pharaoh Cuttlefish -Sepia pharaonis-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Bigfin Reef Squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Eye of Bigfin reef squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Bigfin reef squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) adult, at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Fossils of Cephalopods and Ammonites
Fossils - Cephalopods - Ammonites

Fossil of Nautilus pseudo-elegans
Fossils - Nautilus pseudo-elegans

Selection of Molluscs and pair of Frogs legs, close up

Three pieces of sliced raw squid on marble surface, close up

Octopis vulgaris, raw Octopus, view from below

Captive Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)

Fossils, Goniatites, illustration
Illustration of fossil Goniatites

Common nautilus shell C016 / 5941
Common nautilus (Nautilus pompilus). Seventeenth century carved nautilus shell showing three techniques used by Dutch craftsmen: cameo work

Ammonite fossils C016 / 6000
Ammonite fossils. At left is an Aulacosphinctoides infundibulus ammonite that dates to the Lower Tithonian, and was found in Middle Spiti Shales, Niti Pass, Himalayas, Nepal

Octopus eyes C015 / 9381
Octopus eyes (Enteroctopus dofleini)

Octopus eye C015 / 9382
Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini)

Octopus C015 / 9380
Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) with diver

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Cephalopoda, the mysterious and captivating creatures of the sea. From the giant octopus to extinct marine reptiles, these animals have fascinated scientists and adventurers alike. Imagine diving into the depths of the ocean and coming face to face with an ancient Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite that once roamed these waters millions of years ago. Or witnessing the mesmerizing sight of an Ocellate octopus gracefully swimming up from the sea floor, its vibrant colors illuminating its path. Octopuses are known for their intelligence and adaptability. Take for instance the veined octopus resting on top of two halves of an old coconut, using it as both shelter and camouflage. These creatures never cease to amaze us with their resourcefulness. Intriguing portraits capture moments in time when a bigfin squid hovers in open water above corals, showcasing its ethereal beauty. And let's not forget about deep-sea species like Abraliopsis atlantica found off Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean - they remind us just how diverse our planet truly is. For those seeking adventure, exploring Asia offers encounters with various cephalopods such as cuttlefishes darting through colorful coral reefs or Asian squids gliding effortlessly through azure waters. The Argonauta hians, commonly known as brown paper nautilus, showcases nature's artistry with its delicate shell resembling crumpled paper. It serves as a reminder that even within this group there is immense diversity. Coconut or veined octopuses are nocturnal hunters who venture out into sandy bottoms at nightfall - witnessing one skillfully hunting is like observing a master magician at work. A wide-angle macro view reveals intricate details as a veined octopus stretches itself across rocks or plants underwater – reminding us that beauty can be found even in small-scale wonders. Cephalopoda encompasses all these incredible beings - each with its own unique characteristics and behaviors.