Mollusk Collection (page 17)

A white colored nudibranch with black feathers and markings, Papua New Guinea
A white colored nudibranch with black feathers and markings (Jorunna funebris) crawls slowly across the colorful reef in the warm ocean waters of Papua New Guinea

Flamingo Tongue Snail laying eggs with tiny shrimp on soft coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A bright orange and white Phyllidia varicosa nudibranch, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Full body view of a broadclub cuttlefish amongst a reef
Full body view of a broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) amongst a reef in green water, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Bigfin reef squid tending eggs along a buoy line, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) tending eggs which have been laid along a buoy line, taken at dusk, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Nudibranch on coral, Papua New Guinea
Nudibranch (Phyllidia ocellata) on coral, volcano crater, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

White flabellina nudibranch with orange rhinophores, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Chromodoris magnifica nudibranch, Komodo, Indonesia
Orange, white and black-striped Chromodoris magnifica nudibranch, Komodo, Indonesia

Close-up of a Caribbean reef octopus 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

An orange sieve cowry crawling across black sand
An orange sieve cowry (Cypraea cribraria) crawls across black sand in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

A lettuce sea slug in Little Cayman, Cayman Islands
A lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata) in Little Cayman, Cayman Islands

Red and white chromodoris tinctoria nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Large white seashell hunting on black sand at night, North Sulawesi
Large white seashell hunting on black sand at night, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Brown and yellow folded sea slug, Indonesia
Brown and yellow folded sea slug (chelidonura amoena) nudibranch, South China Sea, Indonesia

Flabellina exoptata nudibranch, Sabah, Malaysia
Flabellina exoptata sea slug nudibranch, Sabah, Malaysia

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

An unidentified octopus on a black sand seafloor
An unidentified octopus (Octopus sp.) is found on a black sand seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Octopus head, West Palm Beach, Florida

A pair of Thecacera nudibranch mating on the seafloor
A pair of rare, undescribed nudibranch (Thecacera sp.) mate on the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Kaiwhekea plesiosaur feeding on a pair of squid-like cephalopods

Tylosaurus tries to feed on some ammonites
The large marine lizard of North America, Tylosaurus, tries to feed on some ammonites

Concept of the suction feeding Shastasaurus eating celphalopods
Artists concept of the suction feeding in Shastasaurus, where the ichthyosaur hunts bioluminescent cephalopods in deep waters

Aristonectes plesiosaur attempts to make a meal of a squid-like cephalopod during the Late Cretaceous period

Nectocaris is an extinct animal from the Cambrian of Canada
Nectocaris pteryx is an extinct animal from the Cambrian of Canada

A massive Shonisaurus attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites
A massive, 30-ton Shonisaurus, the largest known ichthyosaur (marine reptile) attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites

Liopleurodon eating an ammonite. Liopleurodon are large carnivorous marine reptiles from the Jurassic era

An Ophthalmosaurus catches a squid in the deep sea

Cymbospondylus, a very large and early Triassic ichthyosaur

Tuberose Cassis and Mollusk of C. sulcata

Sour Orange, Terrestrial Mollusk, and Larkspur; Joris Hoefnagel, Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600, and Georg Bocskay, Hungarian, died 1575; Vienna, Austria

Beach near Conil de la Frontera, Costa de la Luz, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Diver and Fluted Giant Clam (Tridacna squamosa), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Burgundy snail, Roman snail (Helix pomatia)

Snail shells on the bottom of the sea, 3D computer graphics

Scallops, including Great Scallop (Pecten maximus)

Grove snail, brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis)

Violette sea slug -Flabellina affinis-, Mediterranean Sea, Croatia

Cratena slug -Cratena peregrina-, Mediterranean Sea, Croatia

Great Ramshorn Snail -Planorbarius corneus-, with a tube-like organ visible on the left side of the head, siphon, to filter nutrients from inflowing water

Robust frond-aeolis nudibranch -Dendronotus robustus-, Sea of Japan, Primorsky Krai, Russian Far East, Russian Federation

Giant Pacific Octopus, North Pacific Giant Octopus -Enteroctopus dofleini-, Sea of Japan, Primorsky Krai, Russia

Giant Pacific octopus or North Pacific giant octopus -Enteroctopus dofleini-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation

Red Slugs -Arion rufus-, mating with a sperm packet, Hungary, Europe

Sea Slugs -Risbecia pulchella-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Pharaoh Cuttlefish -Sepia pharaonis-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Sea Slug -Ceratosoma trilobatum-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Sea Slug -Risbecia pulchella-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Bigfin Reef Squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

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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.