Gastropod Collection (page 7)

A live conch shellfish looks out of its shell, Papua New Guinea

Detail of a ribbon of Spanish dancer nudibranch eggs found on a reef in Indonesia

Nembrotha chamberlaini with feeding appendage extended
Chamberlains Nembrotha (Nembrotha chamberlaini) with feeding appendage extended, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A beautiful nudibranch feeds on algae, Fiji

Head on view of a Chromodoris reticulata nudibranch, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A red-netted chromodori, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A red-netted chromodoris (Chromodoris tinctoria), head/side view showing cerata, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Close-up view of a Risbecia tryoni nudibranch
A Risbecia tryoni nudibranch with white, brown and bright blue markings, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A colorful nudibranch crawls slowly across a reef
A colorful nudibranch (Nembrotha kubaryana) crawls slowly across a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A yellow nudibranch crawling away from its mass egg ribbon, Papua New Guinea
A Banana Nudibranch (Notodoris minor) crawling away from its mass egg ribbon implanted on the side of an outcropping on the reef in the warm clear ocean waters of Papua New Guinea

A Pair of nudibranch feeding on algae, Papua New Guinea
A pair of nudibranch feeding on algae, Papua New Guinea

Grey and brown wandering cowries, South China Sea
Grey and brown wandering cowries (Cypraea errones), South China Sea, Indonesia

Emperor commensal shrimp on a nudibranch, North Sulawesi
Emperor commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) riding on a Ceratosoma gracillimum T-bar nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Lochs chromodoris nudibranch amongst coral. Solomons
Lochs chromodoris (Chromodoris lochi) amongst coral, depth 12 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

An opisthobranch on volcanic sand, Papua New Guinea
A blue and white opisthobranch on volcanic sand, Papua New Guinea

Blue hypselodoris bulockii sea slug nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Phyllidia coelestis nudibranch on blue background, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A small Soldier Cone shell, Papua New Guinea

Head on view showing cerata on an aeolid nudibranch, Pteraeolidia ianthina, in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A pair of Nembrotha chamberlaini nudibranchs mating, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Nudibranch, Fiji

Phyllidia coelestis nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A Thecacera nudibranch crawls across the seafloor
A rare, undescribed nudibranch (Thecacera sp.) crawls across the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Cluster of Hypselodoris maridadilus sea slugs

Flabellina exoptata nudibranch, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia
Flabellina exoptata sea slug nudibranch, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia

Ruffled nudibranch on coral, Solomons
Nudibranch (Glossodoris hikuerensis) on coral at a depth of 10 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

A pair of Mexichromis nudibranch circle each other trying to mate
A pair of nudibranchs (Mexichromis sp.) circle each other trying to mate in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A flabellina nudibranch amongst coral
A flabellina nudibranch (Flabellina exoptata) amongst coral at a depth of 10 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

Glossodoris atromarginata nudibranch, Bali, Indonesia
Yellow white and black Glossodoris atromarginata nudibranch sea slug, Bali, Indonesia

Chromodoris coi nudibranch sea slug, Bali, Indonesia

A Phyllidiella pustulosa nudibrnch grazes on coral encrusted by algae, Fiji

Cowrie Shell on a sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Cowrie shell on a sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A solar-powered nudibranch crawls across the seafloor
A solar-powered nudibranch (Phyllodesmium longicirrum) crawls across the seafloor of Indonesia. This species feeds on soft corals and has a symbiosis with zooxanthellae

Gymnodoris ceylonica nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A pair of nudibranch, Papua New Guinea

A purple Hypselodoris apolegma nudibranch with large cerata
A bright purple Hypselodoris apolegma nudibranch with very large cerata, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Pair of nudibranch sea slugs, Bali, Indonesia
Pair of Mexichromis multituberculata and a hypselodoris nigrostriata nudibranch sea slug, Bali, Indonesia

A pair of Ceylon nudibranchs mating on a sandy slope
A pair of Ceylon nudibranchs (Gymnodoris ceylonica) mate on a sandy slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Halgerda batangas nudibranch, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Halgerda batangas sea slug nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Phyllidia ocellata nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Close-up view of a nudibranch feeding on the reef, Fiji

A beautiful nudibranch crawls across a reef in Indonesia
A beautiful nudibranch (Hypselodoris bullockii) crawls slowly across a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A live sundial shell crawls across the seafloor
A live sundial shell (Architectonica perspectiva) crawls across the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

A colorful nudibranch eeds on tunicates
A colorful nudibranch (Nembrotha chamberlaini) feeds on tunicates in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Red spindle cowrie on whip coral, Bali, Indonesia

Hypselodoris sp. nudibranch, Bali, indonesia
Hypselodoris sp. sea slug nudibranch with extended mouth, Bali, Indonesia

A large tiger cowrie, Fiji
A large tiger cowrie (Cypraea tigrisis), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Jorunna funebris nudibranch eggs, Papua New Guinea

Detailed view of a beautiful nudibranch reflection captured on a mirror

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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.