Muricidae Collection

Hexaplex radix, radish murex shell, massive heavy shell, small pointed spire, white, cream body whorls covered in dark brown spines, prickly looking shell

Gastropods - Ecphora: Ecphora quadricostata (Sea snail), Pliocene era

Siratus laciniatus, overhead and underside view of Laciniate Murex Shells with large body whorls with three scaly varices, ribbed spirals, small teeth on the outer lip, orange and brown

Haustellum haustellum, overhead and underside view of Snipes Bill Murex Shells, low spiral shell with very long thin siphonal canal and ridged whorls, cream with brown markings

Underside view of Rapa snail shell (Rapa rapa)

Purpura patula, Wide Mouthed Purpura Shell, above view of two shells, one top view with rough dark grey nobbly surface, the other underside view of the glossy shiny interior of the shell with pink

Murex troscheli, Troschels Murex Shell, spine covered, club-shaped, long straight siphonal canal, cream, white with light brown whorls

Chicoreus palmarosae, Rose Branch Murex Shell, course petal-like protrusions, with dark brown striped body, pink tips and white interior

purple dye murex C017 / 1289
purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye

Helicostoa sinensis aquatic snails C019 / 1331
Helicostoa sinensis aquatic snails. Shells from Helicostoa sinensis aquatic snails on a rock. H. sinensis are freshwater snails and the only species in the family Helicostoidae

Murex sea snail shell C019 / 1330
Murex sea snail shell. Shell of a murex (Haustellum haustellum) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Red Sea and Indo-Pacific. This specimen measures 103mm long

Venus comb murex sea snail shell C019 / 1343
Venus comb murex sea snail shell. Shell of a Venus comb murex (Murex pecten) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. This specimen measures 137mm long

Regal murex sea snail shell C019 / 1332
Regal murex sea snail shell. Shell of a regal murex (Hexaplex regius) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Pacific Ocean between Baja California and Peru

Dog whelk shells C019 / 1345
Dog whelk shells. Shells of dog whelks (Nucella lapillus). These marine gastropod molluscs are found around the coasts of Europe and the northern West Atlantic coast of North America

Regal murex sea snail C019 / 1333
Regal murex sea snail. Inside the shell of a regal murex (Hexaplex regius) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Pacific Ocean between Baja California and Peru

Club murex sea snail shell C019 / 1350
Club murex sea snail shell. Shell of a club murex (Pterynotus elongatus) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Red Sea and Indo-West Pacific. This specimen measures 62mm long

Snipes bill murex shells
Pair of snipes bill murex (Haustellum haustellum) shells. This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific near Japan

Venus comb shells C016 / 6047
Pair of Venus comb (Murex pecten) shells. This heavily ornamented gastropod has a row of spines making it look like a comb. They can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific

purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye

Mollusc, Trophon longstaffi

Haustellum haustellum, snipes bill murex
A pair of snipes bill murex (Haustellum haustellum ). This marine Gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific near Japan

Murex pecten, Venus comb
A pair of Venus combs (Murex pecten). This heavily ornamented gastropod has a row of spines making it look like a comb. They can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Hexaplex duplex, African murex
Watercolour of an African murex by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Shell - closeup of underside of marine Murex shell which were important as a source of the purple dye used by
MAB-434 Shell - closeup of underside of marine Murex shell which were important as a source of the purple dye used by the Phoenicians and the Romans

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Muricidae: Gastropods from the Pliocene Era" Step into a time machine and journey back to the Pliocene era, where you'll encounter an array of captivating gastropods belonging to the Muricidae family. Among them is Ecphora quadricostata, a stunning sea snail with its ribbed spirals and scaly varices. Its orange and brown hues make it a true gem of the ocean. Next up is Siratus laciniatus, showcasing its unique Laciniate Murex Shells. These shells boast large body whorls adorned with three scaly varices, while their underside reveals intricate ribbing and small teeth on the outer lip. The combination of cream and brown markings adds elegance to these extraordinary creatures. Haustellum haustellum takes center stage with its Snipes Bill Murex Shells. With low spiral shells featuring long thin siphonal canals and ridged whorls they can truly eye-catching. Cream-colored bodies embellished with beautiful brown markings create an irresistible charm. The Rapa snail shell (Rapa rapa) unveils its mesmerizing beauty when viewed from below. Its mysterious underside showcases intricate patterns that leave us in awe of nature's artistry. Hexaplex radix, also known as radish murex shell, boasts a massive heavy shell with a small pointed spire. Covered in dark brown spines resembling prickly thorns against white or cream body whorls, this species exudes strength and resilience. Purpura patula introduces us to the Wide Mouthed Purpura Shell—a study in contrasts. One side displays rough dark grey nobbly surface while flipping it over reveals a glossy shiny interior adorned with pink and cream colors—an exquisite masterpiece both inside out.