Gastropod Collection (page 16)

Staghorn murex sea snail shell C019 / 1302
Staghorn murex sea snail shell. Shell of a staghorn murex (Chicoreus cornucervi) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found along Northwest Australia and Western Papua New Guinea

Common distorsio sea snail shell C019 / 1320
Common distorsio sea snail shell. Underside of the shell of a common distorsio (Distorsio anus) sea snail. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in New Caledonia

Slit snail shell C019 / 1295
Slit snail shell. Shell of a slit snail (Bayerotrochus boucheti) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found off Norfolk Ridge, New Caledonia, in the southwest Pacific Ocean

Turbinellid sea snail shell C019 / 1308
Turbinellid sea snail shell. Shell of a turbinellid sea snail (Columbarium pagoda). This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in the South China Sea. This specimen measures 64mm long

Conch shell C019 / 1358
Conch shell. Shell of a conch (Tibia insulae) sea snail. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. This specimen measures 190mm long

Green abalone sea snail shell C019 / 1328
Green abalone sea snail shell. Interior of the shell of a green abalone (Haliotis fulgens), showing the iridescent lining

Staircase abalone sea snail shell C019 / 1329
Staircase abalone sea snail shell. Shell of a staircase abalone (Haliotis scalaris). This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in Western Australia and southwest Australia

Helmet shell sea snail shell C019 / 1300
Helmet shell sea snail shell. Shell of a helmet shell (Cassis madagascariensis) sea snail. These are very large marine gastropod molluscs

Helmet shell sea snail shell C019 / 1301
Helmet shell sea snail shell. Underside of the shell of a helmet shell (Cassis madagascariensis) sea snail. These are very large marine gastropod molluscs

Carrier shell C019 / 1375
Carrier shell. Underside of the shell of a carrier shell (Xenophora pallidula) sea snail, with numerous smaller sea snail shells attached to its outside

Cone shell C019 / 1309
Cone shell. Shell of a cone shell (Conus bandanus) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific

Carrier shell C019 / 1374
Carrier shell. Shell of a carrier shell (Onustus longleyi) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found from Florida to the Gulf of Mexico. This specimen measures 83mm high

Auger snail shell C019 / 1354
Auger snail shell. Shell of an auger snail (Triplostephanus triseriatus) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Mascarene Basin of the Indian Ocean. This specimen measures 46mm long

West-Indian worm-shell shells C019 / 1371
West-Indian worm-shell shells. Shells from two West-Indian worm-shell (Vermicularia spirata) sea snails. These marine gastropod molluscs are found in the Caribbean. These specimens measure 120mm long

Sea snail shell C019 / 1355
Sea snail shell. Shell of a Thatcheria mirabilis sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean. This specimen measures 71mm long

Dog whelk shells C019 / 1345
Dog whelk shells. Shells of dog whelks (Nucella lapillus). These marine gastropod molluscs are found around the coasts of Europe and the northern West Atlantic coast of North America

Black-tanked angaria sea snail shell C019 / 1287
Black-tanked angaria sea snail shell. Shell of a black-tanked angaria (Angaria melanacantha) marine gastropod mollusc. This shell measures 30mm in diameter

Regal murex sea snail C019 / 1333
Regal murex sea snail. Inside the shell of a regal murex (Hexaplex regius) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Pacific Ocean between Baja California and Peru

Tower snail shell C019 / 1369
Tower snail shell. Shell of a tower snail (Turritella duplicata) sea snail. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indo-Pacific. This specimen measures 148mm long

Club murex sea snail shell C019 / 1350
Club murex sea snail shell. Shell of a club murex (Pterynotus elongatus) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Red Sea and Indo-West Pacific. This specimen measures 62mm long

Common slipper shell sea snail shells C019 / 1316
Common slipper shell sea snail shells. Shell of common slipper shell (Crepidula fornicata) sea snails. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is native to the western Atlantic Ocean

Staghorn murex sea snail shell C019 / 1303
Staghorn murex sea snail shell. Shell of a staghorn murex (Chicoreus cornucervi) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found along Northwest Australia and Western Papua New Guinea

Helmet shell sea snail shell C019 / 1299
Helmet shell sea snail shell. Shell of a helmet shell (Cassis abbotti) sea snail. These are very large marine gastropod molluscs. This specimen measures 43mm long

Brown-lipped snails C018 / 0891
Brown-lipped snails (Cepaea nemoralis) on a branch on water. This snail, also known as the grove or banded snail, is found in many countries worldwide

Edible snail, illustration C018 / 0901
Edible snail (Helix pomatia), illustration

Green abalone shells C016 / 6055
Pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found up to 10 metres offshore in California, USA

True tulip shells C016 / 6021
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Arabian tibia shells C016 / 6017
Pair of Arabian tibia shells (Tibia insulae-chorab). This pointed gastropod can be found in the Indian Ocean in intertidal regions up to 50 metres deep

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6044
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Telescope shells C016 / 6022
Pair of telescope shells (Telescopium Telescopium). This symmetrical, marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Turban shells C016 / 6024
Pair of turban shells (Turbo argyrostoma). This shallow water gastropod is named after the resemblance it bears to the Sikh headdress, it is widely spread across the Indo-Pacific

Snipes bill murex shells
Pair of snipes bill murex (Haustellum haustellum) shells. This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific near Japan

Trapezium horse conch shells C016 / 6030
Pair of trapezium horse conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) shells. This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Turban shells C016 / 6026
Pair of turban shells (Turbo argyrostoma). This shallow water gastropod is named after the resemblance it bears to the Sikh headdress, it is widely spread across the Indo-Pacific

Arabian tibia shells C016 / 6016
Pair of Arabian tibia shells (Tibia insulae-chorab). This pointed gastropod can be found in the Indian Ocean in intertidal regions up to 50 metres deep

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6046
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Cone snail shells C016 / 6040
Pair of cone snail shells (Conus marmoreus). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific and is a venomous carnivore

Green abalone shells C016 / 6054
Pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found up to 10 metres offshore in California, USA

True tulip shells C016 / 6036
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Snail shells C016 / 6159
Collection of colourful snail shells all from the same species, Neritina waigiensis

True tulip shells C016 / 6032
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Trapezium horse conch shells C016 / 6015
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6045
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Telescope shells C016 / 6023
Pair of telescope shells (Telescopium Telescopium). This symmetrical, marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Venus comb shells C016 / 6047
Pair of Venus comb (Murex pecten) shells. This heavily ornamented gastropod has a row of spines making it look like a comb. They can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Shell Forms C017 / 3534
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing various shell forms. The shells of most species of sea snails are spirally coiled

Tropical snail C014 / 0947
Tropical snail. Land snail in the rainforest undergrowth. Photographed in Rio Bigal Biological Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Garden snail C014 / 0477
Garden snail on a rotting piece of wood. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) are a species of land snail, a pulmonate gastropod, and are one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs

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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.