Gastropod Collection (page 4)

Illustration of Turbo Scalaris, 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
937203 Illustration of Turbo Scalaris, 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Schmuzer, Jacob Xavier (1733-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epitonium scalare, common name the precious wentletrap)

Snail, c. 1575-80 (watercolour and gouache)
5916141 Snail, c.1575-80 (watercolour and gouache) by Hoefnagel, Joris (1542-1600); 14.3x18.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Conchology Plate V, 1855 (colour litho)
1272399 Conchology Plate V, 1855 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Lawrence, Henry, 88 John St. NY - Lithographer U.S)

Cardita Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999122 Cardita Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Hairy triton (Monoplex parthenopeus) Vervece rock, Punta Campanella Marine Protected area, Costa Amalfitana / Amalfi coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean. October

Emperor shrimp (Zenopontonia rex) female rides on the back of a nudirbranch (Tambja morosa), while picking food from the seabed. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines

Purple-ringed Topsnail (Calliostoma annulatum), Orange Social Tunicate (Metandrocarpa taylori) and Lattice-work Bryozoan (Phidolophora pacifica), Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait

Opalescent nudibranch (Hermissenda crassicornis) preys upon stinging hydroids. Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Maroon hermit crabs (Pagurus hemphilli) in shells of Blue Topsnail (Calliostoma ligatum) Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Helmet crab (Telmessus cheiragonus) and Hooded nudibranchs (Melibe leonina), Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. October

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

Flamingo Tongue (Cyphoma gibbosum), on featherstar, Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Cose up of pattern detail on the back of a Lettuce Sea Slug (Elysia crispata) The Bahamas

Limpet (Nacella concinna) Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Picture No. 12479175
Aeolid Nudibranch - in coral - Ghost Bay dive Date:

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Semper's Armina Nudibranch - on sand - Tasi Date:

Red slug (Arion rufus), Bristol, England, UK, September

Nudibranch (Polycera quadrilineata) feeding on bryozoan Sea mat (Membranipora membranacea) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Blue-rayed limpet (Patella pellucida) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

Nudibranch (Acanthodoris pilosa) Pavlaison, Sark, British Channel Islands

Fishes, lithograph, published in 1868
Fishes: Streaked gurnard (Trigloporus lastoviza), John Dory or Peters Fish (Zeus faber), Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina), Sea swallow (Glaucus atlanticus), Striped red mullet (Mullus surmuletus)

Sea snails, lithograph, published in 1868
Sea snails: Top row: Nudibranch (Hypselodoris festiva), Meduse, Nudibranch (Goniobranchus reticulatus), Bottom row: Nudibranch, Pelicans foot (Aporrhais pespelecani), Sail snail

Sea butterfly (Hyalocylix striata) captive from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde

Small heath butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus) and snail, Ottange, Lorraine, France. August

Nudibranch (Cratena peregrina) on a sponge, Ist Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

A portrait of a nudibranch ( Limacia clavigera) searching for food on algae. Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Nudibranch (Flabellina lineata) in aquarium, taken in the field in Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean. Collected for scientific research

Nudibranch (Flabellina lineata) photographed in the field aquarium, Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Portrait of a Nudibranch (Flabellina pellucida) on a kelp frond with star trails. Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Nudibranch (Polycera quadrilineata) on kelp fronds. Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Picture No. 12019802
Red-lined Flabellina Nudibranch - Tanjung Tebal dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date:

Picture No. 12019786
Umbrella Shell - on black sand - Night dive, TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date:

A portrait of a nudibranch (Eubranchus tricolor) on the seabed of a Scottish loch. Loch Carron, Ross and Comarty, Scotland, Great Britain. North East Atlantic Ocean

The British zonitidae, 1908-1909. Artist: J Davy Dean
The British zonitidae, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

Freshwater Great Ramshorn Snail -Planorbarius corneus- under water

Burgundy Snail or Edible Snail -Helix pomatia-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Hundred-eyed cowrie shells C016 / 6027
Pair of hundred-eyed cowrie (Cypraea argus) shells. This marine gastropod is found across the Indo-Pacific. The name hundred-eyed refers to the particular type of shell pattern

Thatcheria mirabilis, Japanese wonder shell
This spectacularly spiralling shellfish is a member of the Turrid family who catch their prey by harpooning them with a modified radula (tooth) and poisoning them with a nerve toxin

Giant panda snail - large species up to 70 mm across found in damp forests
AUS-522 Giant panda snail - large species up to 70 mm across found in damp forests. Dorrigo National Park, New South Wales

Macro detail of the Imperial Nudibranch
Imperial Nudibranch (Hypselodoris imperialis); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Hydatina physis, rose-petal bubble shell
Watercolour 399 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Kallee dere, from the Watling Collection

Cartoon of Garden Snail (helix aspera) with green body and multi coloured shell and brown Garden Slug (Arion hortensis), with eyes on top of long tentacles

Picture No. 11675079
Lined Nembrotha Nudibranch. Date:

A magnificent ceratosoma nudibranch on coral, Solomons
A magnificent ceratosoma (Ceratosoma magnificum) nudibranch on coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

Picture No. 11091845
Willan's Chromodoris Nudibranch Date:

Picture No. 11091827
Fileclam Date:

Picture No. 10900310
White-lipped Snail (Cepaea hortensis) Date:

Glory of the sea cone shell C019 / 1313
Glory of the sea cone shell. Shell of a glory of the sea cone shell (Conus gloriamaris) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

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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.