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Gastropods Collection

Gastropods, the fascinating creatures of the tropics, never fail to captivate us with their unique behaviors and stunning shells

Background imageGastropods Collection: Giant African Snails: mating, exchanging love darts'. Widely distributed in the tropics

Giant African Snails: mating, exchanging love darts'. Widely distributed in the tropics
PM-10261 Giant African Snails: mating, exchanging love darts'. Widely distributed in the tropics Achatina sp Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGastropods Collection: Common Snail - on Bergenia leaf

Common Snail - on Bergenia leaf
FEU-691 Common Snail - on Bergenia leaf Helix aspersa Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGastropods Collection: Pink abalone (Haliotis corrugata) shell detail, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve

Pink abalone (Haliotis corrugata) shell detail, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, January

Background imageGastropods Collection: Flinders Vase shell (Altivasum flindersi), close up

Flinders Vase shell (Altivasum flindersi), close up

Background imageGastropods Collection: Garden Snail - adult with baby on its back Digital Manipulation: enhanced colour

Garden Snail - adult with baby on its back Digital Manipulation: enhanced colour, lightened background
JD-6707-M-C Garden Snail - adult with baby on its back Helix aspersa John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGastropods Collection: Picture No. 10755498

Picture No. 10755498
Banana Slug (Ariolimax columbiana) Date:

Background imageGastropods Collection: Large Black Slug on mouldy strawberries. UK

Large Black Slug on mouldy strawberries. UK
DOW-176 Large Black Slug on mouldy strawberries. UK Arion ater Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGastropods Collection: Common Garden Snails Mating

Common Garden Snails Mating
LA-1040 Common Garden SNAIL - two, mating Helix aspersa Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGastropods Collection: Common Grey Seaslug (Aeolidia papillosa) adult, in shallow pool beside Snakelocks Anemone

Common Grey Seaslug (Aeolidia papillosa) adult, in shallow pool beside Snakelocks Anemone (Anemonia viridis), Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Background imageGastropods Collection: Precious wentletrap sea snail shell C019 / 1323

Precious wentletrap sea snail shell C019 / 1323
Precious wentletrap sea snail shell. Shell of a precious wentletrap (Epitonium scalare) sea snail. This species of predatory marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Red Sea

Background imageGastropods Collection: Great Striped Slug - mating in midair on a mucous rope. Hermaphrodite introduced from Europe

Great Striped Slug - mating in midair on a mucous rope. Hermaphrodite introduced from Europe, Southeast Australia
AUS-1778 Great Striped Slug - mating in midair on a mucous rope. introduced from Europe, Southeast Australia. Limax maximus Hermaphrodite Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

Background imageGastropods Collection: White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) crawling over an oak sleeper retaining a garden

White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) crawling over an oak sleeper retaining a garden lawn with a greenhouse in the background, Wiltshire, UK, April

Background imageGastropods Collection: Ormer (Haliotis tuberculata). Channel Islands, UK, August

Ormer (Haliotis tuberculata). Channel Islands, UK, August

Background imageGastropods Collection: (Cione limacina) sea angel, a pelagic pteropod mollusc from the mid-Atlantic, deep

(Cione limacina) sea angel, a pelagic pteropod mollusc from the mid-Atlantic, deep sea Atlantic ocean

Background imageGastropods Collection: Brown-lipped / Grove / Banded snails (Cepaea nemoralis) on plant stem, Menorca, Balearic Islands

Brown-lipped / Grove / Banded snails (Cepaea nemoralis) on plant stem, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Background imageGastropods Collection: Eggs of Dog whelk {Nucella lapillus} Jersey, Channel Is, UK Corbiere

Eggs of Dog whelk {Nucella lapillus} Jersey, Channel Is, UK Corbiere

Background imageGastropods Collection: Abalone (Mother of Pearl), Haliotidae family. Close up of shell

Abalone (Mother of Pearl), Haliotidae family. Close up of shell

Background imageGastropods Collection: Smooth / Flat periwinkle {Littorina littoralis} shells, UK

Smooth / Flat periwinkle {Littorina littoralis} shells, UK

Background imageGastropods Collection: White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) on grass, Triglav National Park, Slovenia

White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) on grass, Triglav National Park, Slovenia, June 2009

Background imageGastropods Collection: Male Carpathian blue slug (Bielzia coerulans) Morske Oko Reserve, Slovakia, June 2008

Male Carpathian blue slug (Bielzia coerulans) Morske Oko Reserve, Slovakia, June 2008

Background imageGastropods Collection: Nudibranch (Polycera quadrilineata) Lofoten, Norway, November 2008

Nudibranch (Polycera quadrilineata) Lofoten, Norway, November 2008

Background imageGastropods Collection: Nudibranch (Flabellina verrucosa) on seaweed, Saltstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008

Nudibranch (Flabellina verrucosa) on seaweed, Saltstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008

Background imageGastropods Collection: Common snail (Helix aspersa) crawling over mossy wall in a garden with house in the background

Common snail (Helix aspersa) crawling over mossy wall in a garden with house in the background, Wiltshire, England, UK, April. 2020VISION Exhibition. 2020VISION Book Plate. Property released

Background imageGastropods Collection: Pink abalone (Haliotis corrugata) shell detail, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve

Pink abalone (Haliotis corrugata) shell detail, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, January

Background imageGastropods Collection: Midwater pteropod molluscs / Sea butterflies (Clione limacina) Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Midwater pteropod molluscs / Sea butterflies (Clione limacina) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Background imageGastropods Collection: Heteropod mollusc (Atlanta peroni) from between 195-498m / 640-1634ft, Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Heteropod mollusc (Atlanta peroni) from between 195-498m / 640-1634ft, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Background imageGastropods Collection: Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer

Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer
5306604 Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGastropods Collection: A collection of Nudibranchia from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)

A collection of Nudibranchia from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746704 A collection of Nudibranchia from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGastropods Collection: Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods

Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur
746715 Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel

Background imageGastropods Collection: Helix Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Helix Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001196 Helix Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageGastropods Collection: Snails (colour litho)

Snails (colour litho)
3630352 Snails (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snails. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Background imageGastropods Collection: Limax Snail, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Limax Snail, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001197 Limax Snail, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageGastropods Collection: Paper Nautilus, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Paper Nautilus, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001436 Paper Nautilus, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageGastropods Collection: Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001195 Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageGastropods Collection: Conchology Plate V, 1855 (colour litho)

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)

Background imageGastropods Collection: Mussels, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Mussels, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001339 Mussels, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageGastropods Collection: Worm Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Worm Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001201 Worm Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageGastropods Collection: Painted topshell {Calliostoma zizyphinum} on seaweed, Ballyhenry Point, Strangford Lough

Painted topshell {Calliostoma zizyphinum} on seaweed, Ballyhenry Point, Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland, September

Background imageGastropods Collection: Common snail {Helix aspersa}, on lichen covered rock, The Lizard, Cornwall, UK. August

Common snail {Helix aspersa}, on lichen covered rock, The Lizard, Cornwall, UK. August

Background imageGastropods Collection: Nudibranch (Doris sticta). Channel Islands, UK, August

Nudibranch (Doris sticta). Channel Islands, UK, August

Background imageGastropods Collection: Nudibranch (Thecacera pennigera) moving past some sea squirts. Channel Islands, UK, June

Nudibranch (Thecacera pennigera) moving past some sea squirts. Channel Islands, UK, June

Background imageGastropods Collection: Turkish / Balkan edible snail (Helix lucorum) on plant, Stenje region, Lake Macro Prespa

Turkish / Balkan edible snail (Helix lucorum) on plant, Stenje region, Lake Macro Prespa, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageGastropods Collection: Nudibranch, Deserta Grande, Desertas Islands, Madeira, Portugal, August 2009

Nudibranch, Deserta Grande, Desertas Islands, Madeira, Portugal, August 2009

Background imageGastropods Collection: Nudibranch eggs, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009

Nudibranch eggs, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009

Background imageGastropods Collection: Keys simnia (Neosimnia spelta) on a Yellow gorgonia (Eunicella cavolini) Larvotto Marine Reserve

Keys simnia (Neosimnia spelta) on a Yellow gorgonia (Eunicella cavolini) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009

Background imageGastropods Collection: Nudibranch (Flabellina affinis) on algae (Caulerpa taxifolia) Larvotto Marine Reserve

Nudibranch (Flabellina affinis) on algae (Caulerpa taxifolia) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009

Background imageGastropods Collection: Carpathian blue slug (Bielzia coerulans) on leaf, endemic to the Carpathian mountains

Carpathian blue slug (Bielzia coerulans) on leaf, endemic to the Carpathian mountains, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

Background imageGastropods Collection: Atlantic tritons trumpet (Charonia variegata) Malta, Mediteranean, May 2009

Atlantic tritons trumpet (Charonia variegata) Malta, Mediteranean, May 2009



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Gastropods, the fascinating creatures of the tropics, never fail to captivate us with their unique behaviors and stunning shells. From Giant African Snails exchanging love darts during mating rituals to Common Snails gracefully perched on Bergenia leaves, these they can widely distributed and admired. In the Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, a Pink Abalone shell showcases intricate details that mesmerize any observer. Meanwhile, a Garden Snail carries its tiny offspring on its back in a heartwarming display of parental care. Through digital manipulation techniques, their vibrant colors come alive against a lightened background. The Common Grey Seaslug finds solace in shallow pools beside the majestic Snakelocks Anemone. This picturesque scene captures nature's harmony at its finest (Picture No. 10755498). Another striking gastropod is the Flinders Vase shell; its close-up reveals an enchanting pattern that astounds all who gaze upon it. Love knows no boundaries for Common Garden Snails as they engage in passionate mating encounters. The Precious Wentletrap sea snail shell stands out among others with its exquisite beauty (C019 / 1323). However, not all gastropods reside solely in idyllic settings. A Large Black Slug boldly ventures onto moldy strawberries in the UK while Great Striped Slugs intertwine midair on mucous ropes—a remarkable sight indeed. These hermaphrodites were introduced from Europe to Southeast Australia (CLY03194). Lastly, we encounter Ormers off the Channel Islands' coast—an impressive species known as Haliotis tuberculata—gracing us with their presence during August's warm embrace. Whether marveling at their amorous endeavors or admiring their delicate shells, gastropods continue to intrigue and inspire awe wherever they may be found across our vast planet.