Mollusk Collection (page 2)

Emperor nautilus cephalopod in its shell, Nautilus pompilius. Illustration drawn
FLO4683488 Emperor nautilus cephalopod in its shell, Nautilus pompilius. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Emperor nautilus cephalopod out of its shell. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4974668 Emperor nautilus cephalopod out of its shell. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Eyed cowry, Arestorides argus (Argus cowry, Cypraea argus), and lynx cowry, Lyncina lynx, (white-eyed cowry)
FLO4681076 Eyed cowry, Arestorides argus (Argus cowry, Cypraea argus), and lynx cowry, Lyncina lynx, (white-eyed cowry, Cypraea leucopis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Augur or dotted cone, Conus augur. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4683633 Augur or dotted cone, Conus augur. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Angular murex, Hexaplex angularis (Corded murex, Murex lyratus). Illustration drawn
FLO4683764 Angular murex, Hexaplex angularis (Corded murex, Murex lyratus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Depilatory sea hare, Aplysia depilans (Mediterranean aplysia). Illustration drawn
FLO4683099 Depilatory sea hare, Aplysia depilans (Mediterranean aplysia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Kentucky land snail on purple flower, Kentucky

Spain, Galicia. Sword of the Knights Templar and clam shell in the path along the Camino de Santiago between Ventras de Naron and Palas de Rei

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Wart Slug (Phyllidia ocellata), Komodo National Park, Indian Ocean, Indonesia

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Hermit crab using a small plastic football ball as a shell. The hermit crabs use empty shells to protect the soft part of the abdomen to make it inaccessible to predators

Seafood paella (paella de marisco), Valencia, Spain

An Aeolid nudibranch on an orange sponge, Papua New Guinea
An Aeolid nudibranch (Caloria indica) on an orange sponge, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Conch by water

Conus Aulicus, Chain-spotted Brunette Cone Coloured Plate from The Naturalist's repository, or, Monthly miscellany of exotic natural history by Donovan, E

Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) near Kona, Big Island, Hawaii

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

Dirona pellucida sea slug, Sea of Japan, Russia

Red-finger Aeolis -Flabellina verrucosa-, Sea of Japan, Russia

Queenies, Isle of Man

Remains of the ammonites on the ledges in Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, UK

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Allied cowrie. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of nudibranch on sponge. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of nudibranch. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of Nudibranch. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of nudibranchs. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of spanish dancer nudibranch, or hexabranchus sanguineus. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of Nudibranch on hardcoral. Date: 01/03/2005

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Sea shell, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Giant clam (Tridacna squamosa), scuba diving at night at Koh Bon Bay, Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Giant clam (Tridacna squamosa), scuba diving at night at Koh Bon Bay, Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Giant clam (Tridacna squamosa), scuba diving at night at Koh Bon Bay, Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Indonesia, Papua, Cenderawasih Bay. Close-up of clam shell. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Shrimp walking on nudibranch. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of octopus. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up of deadly blue-ringed octopus. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Underwater scenic of blue-ring octopus and coral. Date: 21/05/2009

Reef scenics, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Close-up of colorful wrasse (Labridae), Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Baitfish schooling around soft coral, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Schooling baitfish swim past coral, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A pygmy cuttlefish above a well-camouflaged frogfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Two Coleman shrimp are commensal with a Ceratosoma nudibranch. Date: 19/05/2006

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Tiny crab hitchhiking on colorful janolus nudibanch, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A marginated octopus prepares to occupy a clam shell. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A marginated octopus finds a home in a clam shell. Date: 19/05/2006

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Cuttlefish (Sepiida) swimming over hard coral, Buyat Bay, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A nudibranch is host to an imperial shrimp while laying an orange ribbon of eggs. Date: 19/05/2006

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Nocturnal bobtail squid (Sepiolida), Aljui Bay, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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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.