Mollusc Collection (page 8)

Fossil shell of baculite or walking stick rock
6337686 Fossil shell of baculite or walking stick rock by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossil shell of baculite or walking stick rock, an extinct cephalopod mollusc genus. Baculites vertebralis)

Varieties of oyster
6337973 Varieties of oyster by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Pearl oyster, Isognomon isognomum 1, Crenatula picta 2, wing oyster, Pteria hirundo 3, and hammer oyster, Malleus malleus 4)

Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris
6338801 Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris. Porcelaine fiore)

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

Page 227. Five small specimens of the Cornu Amonis 5 drawings, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670101 Page 227. Five small specimens of the Cornu Amonis 5 drawings, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Fossil of an extinct horn of plenty cerith, Cerithium cornucopia, Ceritio corno d abbonanza
6338457 Fossil of an extinct horn of plenty cerith, Cerithium cornucopia, Ceritio corno d abbonanza by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: Fossil of an extinct horn of plenty cerith)

Bobtail squid (Heteroteuthis hawaiiensis) on the seabed, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

RF - Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) composite image showing variation of colour and shape, on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho)
473214 The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The so-called paper nautilus)

Les mollusques comestibles (engraving)
7197984 Les mollusques comestibles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les mollusques comestibles)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Seiche; Cuttle-fish; Tintenfisch (engraving)
7197529 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Seiche; Cuttle-fish; Tintenfisch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seiche; Cuttle-fish; Tintenfisch)

Pint Of Guinness, With Oysters, Ireland

Detail of a Great scallop / King scallop (Pecten maximus) shell, Trondheimfjord, Norway, North Atlantic Ocean

Freshwater mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera?) glochidium on fish gill. It's a microscopic larval stage of some
Blue shark approaching swimmer at the surface. Increasingly, people and sharks come into contact as Date: 12-Jan-20

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Common ostrich, Struthio camelus, on ostrich breeding farm. Ostriches are farmed around the world, Date: 27-Nov-18

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Serra da Estrela dog (Estrela Mountain dog). Puppies for sale in cages. Is a large breed of dog, whi Date: 27-Nov-18

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Snail eating eggs - Bulakan Slope dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Snail eating eggs - Bulakan Slope dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

Sea Butterfly floating in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Sea Butterfly floating in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem

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Sea Butterfly swimming in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Sea Butterfly swimming in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem

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Sea Butterfly floating in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 14-Aug-20

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Sea Angel floating in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Sea Angel floating in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali

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Sea Angel floating in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Sea Angel floating in water column - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali

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Reticulated Nudibranch - Keruo Channel dive site, Penemu Island, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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Co's Chromodoris Nudibranch - Dropoff dive site, Tulamben, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 08-Nov-19

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Rosy Spindle Cowry - Sedam dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 07-Nov-19

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Kuro Sea Slug - Bulakan dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 07-Nov-19

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Orange-barred Mexichromis Nudibranch - Batu Niti dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 24-Mar-16

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Kuro Sea Slug - night dive - Melasti dive site, Amed, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 07-Oct-19

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Banded Egg Cowrie - on soft Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya (Spongodes) sp), night dive - Tasi Tolu dive site, Dili, East Timor (Timor Leste) Date: 25-Feb-19

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Cowrie - on coral - Tasi Tolu dive site, Dili, East Timor (Timor Leste) Date: 25-Feb-19

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Chiton - aka Sea Cradle on rock - Lone Tree dive site, Dili, East Timor (Timor Leste) Date: 25-Feb-19

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Pygmy Squid with shrimp (Palaemonidae Family) prey - night dive - Murex House Reef dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Long-cirri Phyllodesmium Nudibranch with cerata - with digestive gland ducts connected to zooxanthellae - Muka Linggua dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Magnificent Chromodoris Nudibranch - Sanggamau dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Dusky Nembrotha Nudibranch raising itself to smell environment - Tampa Fufu dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Pair of Egg Cowries on coral - Batu Gosoh dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Orange-Spotted Gymnodoris Nudibranch - Mutiny Point dive site, near Perai village, Wetar Island, Banda Sea, Indonesia Date: 25-09-2019

Leaf snail (Gittenbergeria turriplana) Algarve, Portugal

Gathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari no zu), 1740s. View from the veranda of a house on the coast, in the distance a man struggles with an octopus

Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828 / 30
Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30

A large herbivorous Seahare (Aplysia punctata) crawling around a Common eelgrass (Zostera marina) meadow, Helford River Estuary, Cornwall, UK

Grey top-shell (Gibbula cineraria) grazing on Golden kelp (Laminaria ochroleuca). Pendennis Head, Cornwall, UK, English Channel

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) feeding on a Flame shell (Limaria hians) in a kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest, Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Nudibranch (Fjordia lineata) crawling amongst the legs of a Black brittlestar (Ophiocomina nigra), Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Pair of mating Big blue octopuses (Octopus cyanea) where the male, on the right, is fertilising the female using its fertilising tentacle. Indian ocean, Maldives

Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night above a coral reef. Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Dampier Strait, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Nautilus Shell engraved with Flowers, 1650-1700 (mother of pearl)
4071428 Nautilus Shell engraved with Flowers, 1650-1700 (mother of pearl) by Dutch School, (17th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Cornelis Bellekin); Dutch

Veluta Georgina, from The Mollusca and Radiata, pub. 1833 (hand coloured engraving)
4071283 Veluta Georgina, from The Mollusca and Radiata, pub. 1833 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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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.