Mollusk Collection (page 5)

Day Octopus, Octopus cyanea, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Close-Up of Nautilus Shell

Traditional Irish Guiness And Oysters, Ireland

Close-Up of Nautilus Shells

Scallop Shellfish

Pine Cones and Mussel Shells

Abstract Nautilus Shell

Long Arm Octopus, Hawaii, USA
This larval stage of a long arm octopus, Octopus sp. is no more that five inches across (as pictured) and was photographed at night in midwater several miles off the Kona Coast during a blackwater

Day Octopus, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Chambered Nautilus
Chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius); Manado, Indonesia

Day Octopus
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Caribbean Reef Squid
The Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) is commonly observed in shallow near shore water of the Caribbean; Caribbean

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

Razor clams on a plate in a restaurant; boston massachusetts usa

Giant Clam

Seashells laying in rows in the sand; Oahu hawaii united states of america

Fossil; Geology

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) In Mid-Water; Hawaii, United States Of America

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea), View Of The Suckers On This Eight Armed Cephalopod; Hawaii, United States Of America

Divers On Underwater Scooters And A Common Cuttlefish (Sepia Officinalis); Palau, Micronesia

This View Shows The Eight Armed Cephalopod Free Swimming In Mid-Water, Day Octopus, (Octopus Cyanea); Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

A Blue Mussel (Mytilus Edulis) Shell Rests On The Beach; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

Waves Wash Over A Blue Mussel (Mytilus Edulis) Shell On The Beach; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

Snail On Moss; Pointe-Des-Cascades Quebec Canada

Snail On A Rock In The Rain; Pointe-Des-Cascades Quebec Canada

Close-Up Of Snail; Pointe-Des-Cascades Quebec Canada

Seashells Sitting On A Rock Covered With Lichen; Dumfries And Galloway Scotland

Fishing Shacks Line The Bay At Malpeque Harbour, Pei

Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Kosrae, Underside View Of Day Octopus With Surface Visible (Octopus Cyanea)

Hawaii, Full Length View Day Octopus Floating Down From Surface (Octopus Cyanea)

Hawaii. Maui, Kapalua, Close Up Of A Male Oval Squid During A Night Dive

Malaysia, Octopus Cyanea Diguising Itself As A Part Of The Coral Reef

Hawaii, Octopus Cyanea Diguising Itself As A Part Of The Coral Reef

Micronesia, Palua, Common Cuttlefish, (Sepia Officinalis) Near The Ocean Floor

Chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius); Indonesia

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) on coral; Fiji

USA, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) swimming; Hawaii

USA, tentacles outstretched over reef; Hawaii, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea)

USA, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea); Hawaii

USA, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) in Ocean; Hawaii

Canada, British Columbia, Giant Pacific Octopus With Diver Viewing Down

Micronesia, Diver With Camera Swims Near Common Cuttlefish; Palau

Indonesia, Bottletail Squid (Sepiadarium Kochi); Komodo

Caribbean, Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis Sepioidea); Bonaire

Cross-section of a Giant African land snail (Achatina)

Chambered Nautilus Shell

Hydatina physis, rose-petal bubble shell
Watercolour 399 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Kallee dere, from the Watling Collection

Dr Karl Jordan (1875-1972)
Curator of entomology at Walter Rothschilds Zoological Museum at Tring from 1893, beyond Rothschilds death and up to the transition to the Natural History Museum at Tring in 1938

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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.