Gastropod Collection (page 14)

Cassis canellata (Helmet shell), Eocene era

Archimediella pontoni (Turritella) shell, Pliocene era

Fossilised Clavithes shell (a type of sea snail), Palaeocene-Pliocene period

Gastropods - Cirsotrema: Cirsotrema lamellosum (Wentletrap shell), Pliocene era

Gastropods - Ecphora: Ecphora quadricostata (Sea snail), Pliocene era

Cross-section through fossilised Clavithes shell (a type of sea snail), Palaeocene-Pliocene period

Garden Snail. Helix Aspersa

Tessalorax (Pelicans foot) gastropod fossilised in rock, early Cretaceous era

France, Paris, plate of edible snails with herb butter on ice in charcuterie

Robin redbreast triton (Cymatium rubeculum) shells

Gastropods - Ecphora: The lip and interior of the fossilised shell of a sea snail, Ecphora quadricostata (Say), a carnivorous gastropod that lives in shallow waters

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) feeding on seaweed

Whelk

Garden snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf

Various fish, shellfish and seaweed in fishing net, including snail, cushion star, scallops, starfish, brittlestar, mackerels, dogfish, sea urchin, ray egg case, dogfish egg case, snail egg case

Snail on leaf

Starry moon shell (Natica stellata), shells of sea snail

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) on aquatic plant, close-up

Slug inside egg

Pair of Hairy snails (Trochulus hispidus), close-up

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) on seaweed, close-up

Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica)

Banded snail (Cepea sp. ) on cuttlefish bone, a source of calcium
Banded snail (Cepea sp.) on cuttlefish bone, a source of calcium

Garden snail (Helix aspersa) climbing over the edge of glass jar

Eggs of a garden snail (Helix aspersa) in wet moss

Powiss tibia (Tibia powisi) shells

Gastropods - Rimella: Rimella fissurella (Beak shell), Eocene era

Glass snails (Oxychilus sp. ) on petri dish
Glass snails (Oxychilus sp.) on petri dish

Shell of a Pond snail (Viviparus)

Pair of Hairy snails (Trochulus hispidus) curled up inside shells, on a leaf, close-up

Glass jar on window sill containing snails, bark and some herbs

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) feeding on seaweed, close-up

Great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis), illustration
Zoology - Molluscs - Great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis), illustration

Slug emerging from egg

Italy, Tuscany, a Roman Snail (Helix pomatia) on the stem of a dry plant, close-up

Slug

Simulated rock pool habitat

Snail climbing up flower stem, close-up

Garden snail (Helix aspera), head, close-up

Central America, Costa Rica, Southern Zone, Peninsula de Osa, Parque Nacional Corcovado, conch shell on beach in national park

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) on coral surrounded by seaweed

Slug on pelargonium leaf

Pond snail (Lymnaeidae) on the stem of an aquatic plant, eating leaves, side view

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) on seaweed, close-up

Bloodsucker mitre (Vexillum sanguisugum) shells

purple dye murex C017 / 1289
purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye

Heteropod sea snail shell C019 / 1298
Heteropod sea snail shell. Shell of a Carinaria vitrea heteropod marine gastropd mollusc. The opening (left) of this shell measures 55mm in diameter

Volute sea snail shell C019 / 1372
Volute sea snail shell. Shell of a volute sea snail (Volutoconus bednalli). This species of marine gastropod mollusc is in the Indo-Pacific. This specimen measures 107mm long

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"Gastropods: A Fascinating World of Shelled Wonders and Colorful Nudibranchs" From the vibrant Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) in Vela Luka, Croatia to the Giant African Snails engaging in a unique mating ritual with love darts, gastropods never cease to amaze. These creatures are widely distributed in tropical regions, showcasing their diversity and adaptability. The Janthina violacea, also known as the violet snail, displays its stunning hues while floating gracefully on the ocean's surface. Meanwhile, snail teeth reveal an unexpected complexity within these seemingly simple organisms. Observing a Common Snail delicately perched on a Bergenia leaf reminds us of nature's intricate balance. In Lembeh Strait, Indonesia, the mesmerizing Nudibranch (Phyllidia marindica) captivates divers with its striking appearance. Discoveries continue to be made within this realm as newly described species like Doto greenamyeri emerge from feather hydroids. Even garden snails surprise us by carrying their young on their backs through digital manipulation that enhances colors and lightens backgrounds. In Hokkaido, Japan, female limpets release streams of eggs into the water during spawning season—a breathtaking sight indeed. Delving deeper into gastropod anatomy reveals intricate internal structures found within land snails. Witnessing a Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue crawling over sponge in Trinidad and Tobago showcases nature's artistry at its finest. And let's not forget about the Common Grey Seaslug beside a Snakelocks Anemone—proof that beauty can be found even in shallow pools. Gastropods truly offer endless wonders for those who take the time to explore their world beneath our seas and across various landscapes worldwide.