Mollusc Collection (page 2)

Mollusques - molluscs (shells)
Spectacular variety of molluscs and shells. Date: 1930

Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue -Cyphoma signatum- crawling over sponge, Little Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Nautilus pompilius, common nautilus
A section through a common nautilus (Nautilus pompiius) showing the internal divisions into chambers and siphuncles

Mimika bobtail squid (Euprymna morsei), Hokkaido, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Giant pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) swimming freely after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

A wide angle macro view of a Veined octopus ( Amphioctopus marginatus) stretching out from its protective den in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

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

Radio presenter with giant snail
Radio presenter comes face to face with a giant snail -- a surprise guest on his show. Date: circa 1970s

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

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BANANA SLUG (Ariosimax columbianus) Date:

Glaucus atlanticus, blue sea slug
Ff. 23 Vol 3. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Belemnotheutis antiquus, squid
A well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from Christian Malford, Wiltshire

Seven squid and octopuses
Tableau 2 from Albertus Sebas Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

Wonderpus octopus (Octopus sp.) hunting on the seabed. This octopus changes its body shape and colour to confuse predators

Nautilus shell. Section through the shell of a nautilus (Nautilus sp.), revealing its spiral structure and chambers (camerae). The nautilus is a marine cephalopod related to the squid

Great Black Slug - Crawling through grass UK
SPH-3186 Great Black SLUG - crawling through grass UK Arion ater Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black & White Illustration: Pearly Nautilus sectioned shell to show siphon and chambers. From Owen's monograph
PM-9693 Black & White Illustration: Pearly Nautilus sectioned shell to show siphon and chambers. From Owen's monograph Nautilus pompilio Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal

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

Vampire Squid. Going in to "pineapple" defensive posture. California USA
DOW-292-N Vampire Squid - going into pineapple defense posture California, USA Vampyroteuthis infernalis Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Vampire Squid - Monterey - California - USA - Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep
DOW-149 Vampire Squid Monterey - California - USA Vampyroteuthis infernalis Small white discs / Dots are Photophores - Light producing organs - Deep sea 600-900mtrs/2-3000 ft in the oxygen minimum

Fossilised ammonite (Asteroceras obtusum). Ammonites are an extinct group of molluscs that are thought to be related to modern cephalopods such as octopus, squid and cuttlefish

Shells on beach - including Scallop Shell Thousands of mollusc shells are cast-up by waves each day
DAD-1752 Shells on beach - including Scallop Shell Spain's Atlantic coast-line. Punta Umbria, Province of Huelva. Spain. Thousands of mollusc shells are cast-up by waves each day

Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) with some stems supporting clusters of Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland

Cockle gathering at Penclawdd 1857
Eight miles from Swansea on the Loughor river, women gathering and preparing cockles for market. Date: 1857

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

Petaled Nudibranch - The petals which can be realised if disturbed contain a noxious viscous mucus Great barrier Reef
VT-8357 Petaled Nudibranch - The petals, if disturbed, can release a noxious viscous mucus Great barrier Reef. Australia Cyerce nigricans Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal

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

Ammonite fossil C016 / 5777
Ammonite (Parkinsonia dorsetensis) fossil. This ammonite has an evolute shell and is displaying complex suture lines. Specimen originates from the Middle Jurassic

Orthocerid hunting trilobites, artwork. Orthocerids are extinct members of the Cephalopoda class of marine animals that include squids, octopuses and nautiloids

Nudibranchs mating
Nudibranchs (Flabellina verrucosa) mating. Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world. They have external gills that give the nudibranch its name

Japanese Squid PM 9575 Sepioteuthis lessoniana © P. Morris / ARDEA LONDON
PM-9575 Japanese SQUID Sepioteuthis lessoniana Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog Whelks (Mussels)
JLM-12222 Dog Whelks - and Mussels Nucella lapillus John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Freshwater Pearl Mussel shells legally protected in UK
JLM-12513 Freshwater Pearl MUSSEL Shells - legally protected in the UK Margaritifera margaritifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Giant Cuttlefish - largest cuttlefish in the world. South Australia
AU-88-ms Giant CUTTLEFISH Central NSW, South Australia Sepia apama Largest cuttlefish in the world. found in the southern half of Australia

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

Common Octopus UK marine
PM-8795 Common OCTOPUS UK Octopus vulgaris Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Burgundy Snail - edible snail. Alsace - France
WAT-11075 Burgundy Snail - edible snail Alsace - France Helix pomatia M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Southern Blue Ringed Octopus - Displays bright blue rings when annoyed. Venomous, Has killed several people Tumby Bay
VT-8387 Southern Blue-ringed Octopus - Displays bright blue rings when annoyed. Tumby Bay, South Australia Hapalochlaena maculosa Venomous

Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour and shape constantly. It may reach 500mm in length
VT-8367 Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour and shape constantly. Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea Sepia latimanus It may reach 500mm in length

Nautilus - This rarely seen hairy nautilus was trapped in 80 m of water and later released 20 m down a drop off Milne
VT-8335 Chambered Hairy NAUTILUS - very rare Milne Bay. Papua New Guinea Nautilus macromphalus This rarely seen hairy nautilus was trapped in 80 m of water and was later released 20 m down

Fossil Ammonite Cross section (Speetoniceras) - Russia - Cretaceous
CAN-2455 Fossil Ammonite Cross section (Speetoniceras) Russia - Cretaceous John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Humbug snail On red berries of Lords and Ladies plant Clear tentacles and eyes Reading garden, UK
SPH-3192 White-lipped Banded SNAIL / Humbug Snail - on bright red berries Clear tentacles and eyes, UK Cepaea hortensis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Accumulation of land snails (Euryptyxis labiosa), escaping the desert heat by resting on a shrubs bark, Ayn Sahnawt, Sultanate of Oman, February

Oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana). Sea Cave, Oahu, Hawaii (N. Pacific) (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Close up Scraggane, The Maharees, County Kerry, Ireland
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Larval Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) drifting in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans) emitting light from photophores, Toyama Bay, Japan. This form of bioluminescence is used as counter illumination camouflage

Engraving depicting cockles, a small, edible, marine bivalve mollusc, 19th century
5309015 Engraving depicting cockles, a small, edible, marine bivalve mollusc, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting cockles, a small, edible, marine bivalve mollusc)

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Molluscs: From Roman Seafood Mosaics to Extinct Marine Reptiles" Dive into history with a mesmerizing Roman seafood mosaic featuring various mollusc species. Uncover the secrets of time with a fossil ammonite, Desmoceras spp. , dating back to the Upper Early Cretaceous period in Madagascar's Mahajanga Province. Witness nature's vibrant artwork as you encounter a stunning purple nudibranch or sea slug gracefully gliding through the ocean depths. Delve into legends and myths surrounding the elusive giant octopus, an awe-inspiring creature that has captivated human imagination for centuries. Marvel at an oyster shell containing an artificial pearl, showcasing both nature's beauty and mankind's ingenuity in creating precious gems. Embark on an underwater adventure off Croatia's Korcula Island and spot the exquisite nudibranch Janolus cristatus in its natural habitat within the Adriatic Sea. Reflect on Earth's ancient past as you come across fossils of extinct marine reptiles, reminding us of their once-dominant presence millions of years ago. Admire the intricate patterns displayed by Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite that reveals glimpses into prehistoric oceans' biodiversity and evolution. Transport yourself to Madagascar again with another fascinating fossil ammonite called Cleoniceras sp. , originating from the Cretaceous period. Encounter one of nature's masters of disguise - witness a cuttlefish effortlessly blend into its surroundings using camouflage techniques perfected over millennia. Ride along with an ocellate octopus swimming up from the sea floor, showcasing its remarkable ability to adapt and survive in diverse marine environments. Discover one of Africa’s largest gastropods – meet the Giant African Snail known for its impressive size and distinctive spiral shell.