Gastropoda Collection (page 8)

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)

Predators feeding on a hydroid colony
Predators feeding on a hydrozoa colony. Colony of Tubularia larynx hydrozoa that has been destroyed by nudibranchs (Coryphella sp)

Common limpets, dogwhelk and acorn barnacles on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands
SAS-423 Common limpets, dogwhelk and acorn barnacles on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland

Beadlet Anemone with half opened tentacles together with common limpet, snails
SAS-427 Beadlet Anemone - with half opened tentacles together with common limpet (patella vulgata), snails, acorn barnacles and algae in rock pool Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands

Common limpets and acorn barnacles on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland
SAS-434 Common limpets and acorn barnacles (Semibalanus balanoides) - on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland

Lightning Volute - at night, foraging. In daytime they bury themselves for protection. Edithburgh, South Australia
AUS-1910 Lightning Volute - at night, foraging. In daytime they bury themselves for protection. Edithburgh, South Australia Ericusa fulgetra John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

Mitre-like Volute Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. TED00152
AUS-1909 Mitre-like Volute Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. Lytia mitraeformis John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wavy Volute Shell Rapid Bay, South Australia. TED00071
AUS-1911 Wavy Volute Shell Rapid Bay, South Australia. Amoria undulata John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Shell - closeup of ventral view of small conch (probably Strombus pugilis)
MAB-438 Shell - closeup of ventral view of small conch (probably Strombus pugilis) Strombus pugilis Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Shell - closeup of ventral view of Spider conch probably Lambis species
MAB-437 Shell - closeup of ventral view of Spider conch probably Lambis species Lambis spp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Shell - closeup of dorsal view of Spider conch (probably Lambis species)
MAB-436 Shell - closeup of dorsal view of Spider conch (probably Lambis species) Lambis spp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Shell - closeup of underside of marine Murex shell which were important as a source of the purple dye used by
MAB-434 Shell - closeup of underside of marine Murex shell which were important as a source of the purple dye used by the Phoenicians and the Romans

Shell - closeup of ventral view of large Helmet shell Cassis species showing teeth
MAB-432 Shell - closeup of ventral view of large Helmet shell Cassis species showing teeth Cassis spp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Helmet shell - closeup of dorsal view of large Helmet shell
MAB-431 Helmet shell - closeup of dorsal view of large Helmet shell Cassis sp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.