Mollusc Collection (page 21)

Magnificent Ceratosoma Nudibranch (Ceratosoma magnificum) adult, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Magnificent Ceratosoma Nudibranch (Ceratosoma magnificum) adult, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Great Scallop (Pecten maximus) adult, with tentacles extended, on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Gaping File Shell (Limaria hians) adult, with tentacles extended, amongst maerl in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) group, on rocky shore at low tide, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Common Otter Shell (Lutraria lutraria) empty shell, on sandy beach, Gower Peninsula, West Glamorgan, Wales, March

Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata) eggs, attached to wrack frond, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Scorpion Spider Conch (Lambis scorpius) adult, close-up of eyes, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Common Whelk (Buccinum undatum) eggcases, clump washed up on beach, Gower Peninsula, West Glamorgan, South Wales, March

Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Bat Volute (Cymbiola vespertilio) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) eggs in soil

Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Purple-lined Nembrotha Seaslug (Nembrotha purpureolineata) adult, Tatawa Besar Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N. P
Purple-lined Nembrotha Seaslug (Nembrotha purpureolineata) adult, Tatawa Besar Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Kunes Chromodoris Seaslug (Goniobranchus kuniei) adult, mantle flapping behaviour, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Kunes Chromodoris Seaslug (Goniobranchus kuniei) adult, mantle flapping behaviour, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Schmeltz Discodoris Nudibranch (Discodoris schmeltziana) adult, crawling on sand, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Orange-spotted Mitre (Mitra mitra) adult, on sand, Padar Island, Komodo N. P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March
Orange-spotted Mitre (Mitra mitra) adult, on sand, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Greek Keyhole Limpet (Diodora graeca) adult, under rock on beach, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Seaslug (Aeolidiella alderi) adult, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March (captive)

Black-banded Cerberilla Nudibranch (Cerberilla annulata) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Tropical Bottletail Squid (Sepiadarium kochi) adult, swimming over sand, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

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Snail on rose leaf Date:

Murex. The mollusc which inhabited this shell was the source of Tyrian Purple dye. Engraving c1890

Mating pair of dark-lipped banded snails, Cepaea nemoralis, on a damp April morning

Underwater view of rockpool with sea-snails, Cornwall, England, March

Fossil Portland Screw turreted gastropod, Osmington Mills, Dorset, England, August

Ammonite (Coroniceras bucklandi) fossils exposed in rock pavement, Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, May

African Land Snail (Achatina fulica) introduced species, adult, crawling on stem, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India, May

Ram s-horn Snail (Planorbis planorbis) adult, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, July (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Cretan Door Snail (Albinaria inflata) group, aestivating on rock, Imbros Gorge, West Crete, Greece, April

Ram s-horn Snail (Planorbis planorbis) two adults, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, July (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Kentish Snail (Monacha cantiana) baby, crawling along reed stem, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, September

Edible Snail (Helix pomatia) adult, crawling on rocks, Bulgaria, June

Piddock (Pholadidae sp. ) bores in soft stone, Charmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, March
Piddock (Pholadidae sp.) bores in soft stone, Charmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, March

Lagoon Snail (Paludinella littorina) adult, under rock on shore, Portland Harbour, Dorset, England, October

Variegated Scallop (Chlamys varia) adult, on seabed, Lyme Bay, Dorset, England, August

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) adult, attached to rock with feeding tracks at low tide, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, April

Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata) adult, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, January

Common Mussel (Mytilus edulis) group, on rocks near seashore, Newquay, Cornwall, England, August

Looping Snail (Truncatella subcylindrica) adult, under rock on shore, Portland Harbour, Dorset, England, October

Boring Clam (Tridacna crocea) adult, close-up of mantle, in shallow water at low tide, Queensland, Australia, November

Common Egg Cowrie (Ovula ovum) adult, laying string of eggs, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Chiton (Acanthochitona crinita) adult, under stone on shore, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, October

Fuzzy Chiton (Acanthopleura granulata) two adults, on wave eroded coral, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, October

Bristled Chiton (Acanthochitona fascicularis) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Mounts Bay, Marazion, Cornwall, England, November

Forskals Pleurobranchus Seaslug (Pleurobranchus forskalii) adult, crawling on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Hikueren Glossodoris Nudibranch (Glossodoris hikuerensis) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Multi-pustuled Mexichromis Nudibranch (Mexichromis multituberculata) adults, group with eggs on sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Magnificent Chromodorid Nudibranch (Chromodoris magnifica) adult, laying eggs, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

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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.