Mollusc Collection (page 9)

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

Dishes with Oysters, Fruit and Wine, c. 1620-25 (oil on panel)
3700781 Dishes with Oysters, Fruit and Wine, c.1620-25 (oil on panel) by Beert, Osias the Elder (c.1570-1624); 52.9x73.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Waterfowl (mosaic)
704317 Waterfowl (mosaic) by Roman; Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Natives Fishing for Giant Clams on the Indus, plate 102
747034 Natives Fishing for Giant Clams on the Indus, plate 102, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

Bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Extinct horn of plenty cerith shell, Cerithium cornucopia
Fossil of an extinct horn of plenty cerith, Cerithium cornucopia, Ceritio corno d abbonanza. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Plankton, Surirella striatula, Surirella striata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Indians diving for pearls, plate 93 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium
STC161135 Indians diving for pearls, plate 93 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish) engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

Worm snails, Vermetidae family, and bivalve clams, Carditidae family, on a beach
6338806 Worm snails, Vermetidae family, and bivalve clams, Carditidae family, on a beach by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Worm snails, Vermetidae family, and bivalve clams)

Voluta Miltonis, from The Mollusca and Radiata, pub. 1833 (hand coloured engraving)
4071281 Voluta Miltonis, from The Mollusca and Radiata, pub. 1833 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Tree oyster, Isognomon isognomum (Tranquebar perna, Perna tranquebarensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Chiragra spider conch, scallop, whelk, sea snail, etc
Various mollusc shells: Chiragra spider conch, Harpago chiragra 1, scallops, Pecten species 2-5, whelk, Buccinum undatum 6, Lagena species 7, sea snail, Rapa rapa 8, de ajuinschil shell 9

Shells and seaweed on the shore
Sea snail, Haustellum haustellum 1, black and white cone, Conus ebraeus 2, Episcopal miter, Mitra mitra 3, dog conch, Laevistrombus canarium 4, limpet, Patella scutellaris 5, and rosy razor clam

Tiger cowrie, wrinkled cowrie, money cowrie, etc
Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris 1, wrinkled cowrie, Nucleolaria nucleus 2, money cowrie, Monetaria moneta 3, and Ellatrivia merces 4, Porcelaines

Admiral cone, larval stage of lamprey, and extinct ammonite
Admiral cone, Conus ammiralis 1, ammocete or larval stage of lamprey, Petromyzon marinus 2, and extinct ammonite mollusc fossil 3

Stag beetle, molluscs and wasp
Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus 1, Cerithium sulcatum and Rhinoclavis aspera molluscs 3, 4, Cerocoma elateroides 5 and Keroplatus tipuloides wasp 6. Cerf-volant, cerithe, cerocome, ceroplate

Peanut, areca nut palm and Trisidos semitorta
Peanut or groundnut plant, Arachis hypogaea 1, areca nut palm, Areca catechu 2, and bivalve mollusc Arca semi-torta, Trisidos semitorta 3. Arachide, Aree, Arche

Indians diving for pearls, plate 93, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747024 Indians diving for pearls, plate 93, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Strange snails and clams (coloured engraving)
997404 Strange snails and clams (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The Crow and the Mussel, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504391 The Crow and the Mussel, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Still Life with a Turkey Pie, 1627 (oil on panel)
3709976 Still Life with a Turkey Pie, 1627 (oil on panel) by Claesz, Pieter (1597-1660); 75x132 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: This table abounds with luxurious products)

Life in the Open Sea, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho)
IL283084 Life in the Open Sea, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho) by Brightwell, Leonard Robert (b.1889); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint. The rows of chitinous, recurved teeth (the cuticula, part of the radula) leave a distinctive zigzag pattern

Elegant conch (Lentigo pipus) close up of eye stalks, Philippines

Thorny cockle, Cardium echinatum, truncated purr, Donax crenulata, and eight-ridged tooth shell
FLO4685748 Thorny cockle, Cardium echinatum, truncated purr, Donax crenulata, and eight-ridged tooth shell, Dentalium octangulatum

Breakfast Piece with Cheese and Goblet (oil on panel)
3930897 Breakfast Piece with Cheese and Goblet (oil on panel) by Es, Jacob Foppens van (c.1596-1666); 50x84 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Jacob Fopsen van Es ); Dutch

Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving)
980156 Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Babylon turrid, Turris babylonia, sea snail, Raphitoma echinata and kittens paws clam, Plicatula gibbosa
6338804 Babylon turrid, Turris babylonia, sea snail, Raphitoma echinata and kittens paws clam, Plicatula gibbosa by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Babylon turrid, Turris babylonia)

Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving)
980158 Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eggs of the Channeled Applesnail at London Zoo, September 1923 (b / w photo)
2639455 Eggs of the Channeled Applesnail at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Fol. 2 Snail and Hungarian soldier (facsimile copy) (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR164814 Fol.2 Snail and Hungarian soldier (facsimile copy) (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Villard de Honnecourt (fl.1190-1235); Bibliotheque de l Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris

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)

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) close up of eye, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Hairy triton (Monoplex parthenopeus) Vervece rock, Punta Campanella Marine Protected area, Costa Amalfitana / Amalfi coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean. October

Flame scallop (Limaria hians / Lima hians), Puolo, Punta Campanella Marine Protected area, Costa Amalfitana / Amalfi coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean. October

A larger than average snail in April 1995

Close up of a snail on the lawn. January 1975 75-00195

Shell, X-ray

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on a reef off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) portrait reflecting off the surface of the ocean at night, Eleuthera, Bahamas

Emperor shrimp (Zenopontonia rex) female rides on the back of a nudirbranch (Tambja morosa), while picking food from the seabed. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

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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.