Gastropoda Collection (page 7)

Slug
On dandelion stem

Partula affinis, P. otaheitana, French Polynesian tree snail
Plate 29 from Studies on the Genus Partula by Henry Edward Crampton (1916). Found only in French Polynesia this entire genus is on the brink of extinction due to predation from the introduced rosy

Oliva erythrostoma
Plate 31 from Coquilles Univalves Marines by Duclos (1835)

Symmetrocapulus, limpet
Fossilised specimen of a limpet found in the Jurassic limestone of Les Moutiers en Cinglais, France. 206-142 million years old

Busycon contrarium, lightening whelk
Fossilised specimen of the Pilocene gastropod, originating from Florida, USA, 5 million years ago. The lightening whelk has a long siphonal canal

Voluta muricina, gastropod
Specimen of the large marine gastropod Voluta muricana. It has a ornate, spiralling shell with a large aperture

Architectonica sp. sundial shell
Fossilised specimen of a sundial shell found in Orciano, Italy

Typhis pungens, gastropod

Harpagodes wrightii, gastropod
A Jurassic gastropod originating from Gloucestershire, England

Desmoulia conglobata, gastropod
A cross-section of a desmoulia conglobata shell specimen

Chlorostilbon alice, green-tailed emerald
Plate 357, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Chlorostilbon angustipennis, Columbian emerald
Plate 363, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Littorina sp. periwinkle
A comparison of various periwinkle specimens (Littorina), held at the Natural History Museum, London

Freshwater snails
Specimen jar containing some freshwater snails, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Bulinus sp. snails
Specimen jar containing snails (Bulinus). These snails act as intermediate hosts for the parasite of the tropical disease bilharzia. Specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

Catharanthus roseus, madagascan periwinkle
Folio 29 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Conus cedonulli, matchless cone
Plate 48 from Thesaurus Vol. 3, 1758 by Albertus Seba (1665-1736)

Charonia rubicunda, red australwelk and a volute
Watercolour 388 by Thomas Watling, entitled Gna-gorong and Gung a rung, from the Watling Collection

Strombus tricornis, lightfoot
Shell specimen with Martin Listers engraving from his Historiae Sive Synopsis Methodicae Conchyliorum, 1685-1692, plate 873

Insects
Drawing 402 from the Watling Collection simply titled a crab, a spider, a snail, two butterflies and a caterpillar by Thomas Watling

Semicassis labiata labiata, agate cassid

Tonna cerevisina, tun shell
Watercolour 386 by Thomas Watling, entitled Ka lee, from the Watling Collection

British Nudibranch Molluscs, Plate aA
History of British Mollusca, Forbes and Hanley, Vol I 1853. Illustration of Triopa claviger, Egirus punctilucens, Tritonia hombergi, Doto coronata, Scyllaea pelagica

Haliotis fulgens, green abalone
A pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found upto 10m offshore in California

Fasciolaria tulipa, true tulip
A pair of true tulips (Fasciolaria tulipa). The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Conus textile, textile cone
Detail of tent pattern of textile cone shell. Photographed by Harry Taylor

Human (Homo sapiens) Femur and Patella
The ball joint from the top end of a human femur and a patella (knee cap) which once belonged to a victim of the Mount Vesuvius eruption of AD 79 which buried the towns of Herculaneum and Pompeii

Gustavus Brander (1720-1787)
Trustee of the British Museum and Director of the Bank of England. Here depicted holding the type specimen of Strombus amplus

Chlorostilbon elegans, Goulds Emerald

Voluta aulica specimen. Catalogue reference w.3.t3.f4

Strombus pugilis, West Indian fighting conch
Plate 854 by Martin Lister from his Historia Conchylorium, 1685-1692

Platyphysa prinsepi, freshwater snails
65 million year old freshwater snail specimens that were engulfed by lava flows. Originating from the Late Cretaceous, Nagpur, India

Nelumbo lutea, American lotus and Triodopsis albolabri, snai
Drawing 34 (Ewan 59) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Pen, ink and watercolour

Bulinus sp. Biomphalaria sp. African snails
A collection of shells of species involved in the life cycle of blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma which gives rise to the disease Schistosomiasis in humans

Partula mirabilis, P. mooreana, French Polynesian tree snai

Athleta luctator, fossil sea snail
A fossil sea snail (Athleta luctator) dating from the late Eocene rocks around Barton, England

White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) on a leaf. Photographed in the UK

Pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) reflected in water

Slug on leek. Slugs are gastropod molluscs that do not have shells. They feed on a variety of plants and can be pests on crops and garden plants

Land snail (Arianta arbustorum) feeding on a leaf. This snail is a gastropod; a class of mollusc with a one piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing tentacles

Snail (class Gastropoda)

Greenland margarite marine snail (Margarites groenlandicus)

Hatching egg of Arion hortensis
Eggs of the garden slug, Arion hortensis, photographed five weeks after they were laid, August ( Norfolk UK ).Slugs are members of the Pulmonata within the class Gastropoda; they breathe air through

Snails in a crack in tree trunk
Snails (class Gastropoda) in a tree trunk hollow. Snails are gastropods, a type of mollusc with a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing tentacles (not seen)

Hibernating garden snails. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) hibernating under a rotting log

Garden snail. Young garden snail (Helix aspersa) feeding on a petal of a begonia (Begonia sp.) plant

Flat periwinkle. The flat periwinkle (Littorina obtusata ) is a type of small marine snail

Marine snail (Margarites groenlandicus)

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"Gastropoda: A Fascinating World of Marine Molluscs" Dive into the enchanting world of Gastropoda, a diverse class of marine molluscs that includes an array of captivating creatures. From the vibrant Nudibranchs like the Janolus cristatus found in Vela Luka, Croatia, to the mesmerizing violet snail known as Janthina violacea. Did you know that some gastropods possess unique adaptations? Take a closer look at their teeth; these tiny structures are surprisingly powerful and help them feed on various types of food sources. The Phyllidia marindica nudibranch discovered in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia showcases its intricate patterns and colors. Exploring further, we encounter newly described species such as Doto greenamyeri living symbiotically with feather hydroids. Witnessing nature's wonders doesn't stop there - observe female limpets like Lottia emydia releasing streams of eggs into Hokkaido's waters in Japan. The Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue (Cyphoma signatum) gracefully crawls over sponges off Little Tobago island in Trinidad and Tobago. Meanwhile, the Flinders Vase shell (Altivasum flindersi) reveals its intricate details up close. One cannot miss the striking blue sea slug called Glaucus atlanticus or the Blue dragon seaslug with its stunning appearance alongside a Blue button hydroid colony (Porpita porpita). These creatures showcase nature's artistic touch beneath ocean waves. Intriguingly, even pelagic gastropods like Cardiopoda placenta can be found roaming our oceans. Their presence adds to the rich biodiversity thriving within our marine ecosystems. A composite image featuring tropical nudibranchs from Indo-Pacific regions highlights their incredible variety and abundance. This image serves as a reminder of how delicate and precious our oceans are, urging us to protect and preserve these habitats for future generations.