Mollusca Collection (page 3)

Group of Bigfin reef squids (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) swimming at night, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) swimming at night, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) female, in mid-water, Hawaii

Queen conch (Aliger gigas) in a seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) meadow, Bahamas

Sea anemone (Calliactis parasitica) usually associated with hermit crabs, here on a Mediterranean bonnet shell (Semicassis granulata), Ponza island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male hovers over sea oak (Halidrys siliquosa). Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) eating fish at night, portrait. The Bahamas

White and yellow nudibranch (Polycera quadrilineata) feeding on a sea mat (Membranipora membranacea). Shetland Islands, Scotland, British Isles. United Kingdom. North East Atlantic Ocean

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) showing arms and suckers, Vernon Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) preying on Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus). Also seen are Green Surf Anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

Stubby squid (Rossia pacifica) Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada

Opalescent nudibranchs (Hermissenda crassicornis) and Mushroom compound ascidians (Distaplia occidentalis). Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Hooded nudibranchs (Melibe leonina) with oral hood for catching planktonic prey. In the Pacific Northwest they are often found clinging to bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)

Sea butterfly (Cymbulia peronii) originally classed as Pseudothecosomata. Cymbuliidae are pelagic sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs. Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde. Controlled conditions

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) changing its colour to a bright blue, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Sea snails (Smaragdia viridis) on Little neptune seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) Tenerife, Canary Islands

A Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) surrounded by Lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis), Kosrae, Micronesia

Chiragra spider conch shell (Harpago chiragra) in diverse tropical reef, Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Noble pen shell (Pinna nobilis) is the largest bivalve in the Mediterranean. It is mostly found in seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica). National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades, Greece

Nudibranch (Goniobranchus kuniei, formerly in Chromodoris) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Colorful Pfeffers flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) swimming over a colony of cup coral at night, Philippines

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) feeding on Scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Yellow umbrella slug (Tylodina perversa) feeding on Golden sponge (Aplysina aerophoba). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Paper nautilus (Argonauta hians) in open water at night. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Sea angel (Clione limacina), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) emerging from its home in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Queen conch (Lobatus gigas) juvenile feeding on algae growing on Seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) blades. Eleuthera, Bahamas

Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab (Cancer pagurus), Shetland, Scotland, UK, September

Mantel of Spiny oyster (Spondylus varius). Indonesia. Indo-West Pacific

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Algarve volute, Cymbium olla, head detail. Note Date:

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques, 1801-1802

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 (Dendrodoris limbata) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) Isle of Man, July

Nudibranchs mating (Polycera faeroensis) Sark, British Channel Islands, July

Nudibranch (Dendronotus frondosus) Isle of Man, July

Eggs of Common whelk (Buccinum undatum) on seaweed washed up on beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Pennants Topshell (Gibbula pennanti) and Purple Topshell (Gibbula umbilicalis) sea shells on beach, showing difference between species, sea shells on beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp. ) Lembeh Strait
Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp.) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Snail (Indrella ampulla) Coorg, Karnataka, India. endemic to Western Ghats

Allied cowrie (Diminovula punctata) on a soft coral (Dendronepthya sp ) with its egg mass close by. Po Bin Chau, Sai kung, Hong Kong, China

Gold-spotted Chromodorid nudibranch (Chromodoris aureopurpurea, Ninepin Group or Kwo Chau Islands)
Gold-spotted Chromodorid nudibranch (Chromodoris aureopurpurea, Ninepin Group or Kwo Chau Islands, Sai Kung District of Hong Kong, China

Nudibranch (Kaloplocamus acutus) Bluff Island, Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, Hong Kong, China

Bivalves on the rocky shore, Zhifu Island. Shandong Province, China

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) feeding on Calico Clam, shortly after dawn, seashore, Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. April

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"Mollusca: A Fascinating World of Marine Wonders" Behold the majestic Giant Octopus, a creature that roams the depths of the ocean with its impressive size and intelligence. Explore the vibrant colors of the Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) found in Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia, in the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. Journey back in time to discover extinct marine reptiles like Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite that once thrived in ancient seas. Witness the mesmerizing sight of an Ocellate Octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) gracefully swimming up from the sea floor as if it were dancing through water. Marvel at Janthina violacea, also known as Violet Snail, adorned with its stunning purple hue as it glides across ocean currents. Delve into the mysterious world of octopuses and their incredible ability to adapt and camouflage themselves within their surroundings. Uncover nature's engineering marvels by examining snail teeth - tiny structures that allow these creatures to feed on various types of food sources. Encounter an Electric Fileclam or Disco Clam (Ctenoides ales) off West Papua, Indonesia - its pulsating light display is truly enchanting. Observe a Veined Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) finding solace atop two halves of an old object – showcasing their resourcefulness and intelligence. Dive into Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia for a glimpse at Phyllidia marindica nudibranchs' exquisite beauty during December's underwater spectacle. Celebrate scientific discovery with newly described species like Doto greenamyeri nudibranchs found thriving on feather hydroids – highlighting our ongoing exploration and understanding of marine life.