Mollusk Collection (page 11)

Extreme close-up of a Tiger Cowry, Fiji
A Tiger Cowry, its mantle withdrawn into the shell for protection reveals its beautiful coloration, Fiji

Mating Flamingo Tongue Cowries on a purple sea fan
Mating Flamingo Tongue Snail on a purple sea fan, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A black-margined glossodoris nudibranch
A black-margined glossodoris (Glossodoris atromarginata) amongst coral at a depth of 12 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

Chromodoris coi sea slug nudibranch, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia

Gymnodoris ceylonica nudibranch on black background
Gymnodoris ceylonica nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Nudibranch with orange emperor shrimp, Bali, Indonesia
Mexichromis multitubeculata sea slug nudibranch with orange emperor shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

Brown and white discodoris nudibranch, Bali, Indonesia
Brown and white discodoris nudibranch next to orange sponge, Bali, Indonesia

A broadclub cuttlefish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A beautiful nudibranch crawls slowly across a reef
A beautiful nudibranch (Hypselodoris bullocki) crawls slowly across a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Tiger cowrie on yellow sea fan, Bali, Indonesia

Pygmy Cuttlefish, Indonesia

Chromodoris Lochi nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Hypselodoris bullockii nudibranch on coral, Solomon Islands
Bullocks hypselodoris (Hypselodoris bullockii) on coral, Solomon Islands

Phyllodesmium poindimiei nudibranch on red sponge, Indonesia

Coconut Octopus in shell, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Coconut Octopus in shell, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of a cuttlefish eye, Manado, Indonesia

A live conch shellfish looks out of its shell, Papua New Guinea

Group of squids in formation near fishing net with silvery fish inside, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Detail of a ribbon of Spanish dancer nudibranch eggs found on a reef in Indonesia

Mimic octopus, facial view, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), facial view, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Nembrotha chamberlaini with feeding appendage extended
Chamberlains Nembrotha (Nembrotha chamberlaini) with feeding appendage extended, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A beautiful nudibranch feeds on algae, Fiji

Head on view of a Chromodoris reticulata nudibranch, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A red-netted chromodori, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A red-netted chromodoris (Chromodoris tinctoria), head/side view showing cerata, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Close-up view of a Risbecia tryoni nudibranch
A Risbecia tryoni nudibranch with white, brown and bright blue markings, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

The day octopus on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
The day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A colorful nudibranch crawls slowly across a reef
A colorful nudibranch (Nembrotha kubaryana) crawls slowly across a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Close encounter with common octopus, West Palm Beach Florida

A yellow nudibranch crawling away from its mass egg ribbon, Papua New Guinea
A Banana Nudibranch (Notodoris minor) crawling away from its mass egg ribbon implanted on the side of an outcropping on the reef in the warm clear ocean waters of Papua New Guinea

A Pair of nudibranch feeding on algae, Papua New Guinea
A pair of nudibranch feeding on algae, Papua New Guinea

A Caribbean reef octopus on the seafloor off the coast of Belize
A Caribbean reef octopus (Octopus briareus) explores the seafloor of a shallow reef off the coast of Belize. This intelligent cephalpod ranges throughout the Caribbean feeding on lobster, crab

Mating orange cuttlefish, Byron Bay, Australia

Grey and brown wandering cowries, South China Sea
Grey and brown wandering cowries (Cypraea errones), South China Sea, Indonesia

The eye of a common octopus in West Palm Beach, Florida
The eye of a common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in West Palm Beach, Florida

Emperor commensal shrimp on a nudibranch, North Sulawesi
Emperor commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) riding on a Ceratosoma gracillimum T-bar nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Lochs chromodoris nudibranch amongst coral. Solomons
Lochs chromodoris (Chromodoris lochi) amongst coral, depth 12 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

An opisthobranch on volcanic sand, Papua New Guinea
A blue and white opisthobranch on volcanic sand, Papua New Guinea

Blue hypselodoris bulockii sea slug nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cuttlefish, Indonesia

Phyllidia coelestis nudibranch on blue background, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A small Soldier Cone shell, Papua New Guinea

Head on view showing cerata on an aeolid nudibranch, Pteraeolidia ianthina, in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A pair of Nembrotha chamberlaini nudibranchs mating, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Atlantic Octopus in shell debris on ocean floor, North Carolina

A giant clam (Tridacna gigas) in Indonesia

A pygmy cuttlefish blends into its environment
A pygmy cuttlefish (Sepia sp.) uses its color-changing abilities to blend into its environment in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Flamboyant cuttlefish embryos develop in their eggs
Flamboyant cuttlefish embryos (Metasepia pfefferi) develop in their eggs in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Nudibranch, Fiji

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"Mollusk Magic: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Aquatic Wonders" Dive into the depths of the ocean and discover a mesmerizing realm inhabited by extraordinary creatures. From the elusive giant octopus to extinct marine reptiles, mollusks have captivated scientists and enthusiasts alike for centuries. Unearthed from ancient times, fossils like Asteroceras and fossil ammonites provide us with glimpses into prehistoric oceans teeming with life. A chromolithograph from 1895 showcases an exquisite aquarium scene, where vibrant cephalopods dance gracefully in their watery abode. Intriguingly named Janthina violacea, the violet snail flaunts its stunning hue as it drifts along ocean currents. Meanwhile, the enigmatic octopus displays its intelligence through intricate behaviors and remarkable camouflage abilities that leave us in awe. Did you know that snails possess teeth? These tiny yet mighty structures enable them to rasp away at surfaces they encounter on their slow-moving journeys. In Indonesia's Sulawesi Island's Lembeh Strait, two Coleman shrimp find solace alongside each other as commensals with fascinating symbiotic relationships. Beware. The blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena sp. ) may be small but packs a venomous punch. Its vivid blue rings serve as a warning sign to potential predators - a reminder of nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger. Not all they are cephalopods; some take on different forms like Argonauta hians or brown paper nautilus which create elegant shells resembling paper boats sailing through tranquil waters. Witnessing nature's miracles can be truly breathtaking - such as observing female limpets releasing streams of eggs into Hokkaido's waters during spawning season in Japan. This spectacle reminds us of the incredible diversity within our planet's aquatic ecosystems. Mollusks encompass an astonishing array of animal species, each with its own unique adaptations and characteristics.