Sea Snail Collection (page 2)

Oliva (gastropod)
Antique illustration of a Oliva (gastropod)

Cartoon of Common Periwinkle (Littorina littorea), an underwater sea snail using tentacle to put food in open mouth

Asia, Papua New Guinea. Underwater snail

A man fishing for ormers or abalone (shellfish) with his net along the seashore in the Channel Islands. 8 October 1920

A Channel Islander inspecting his catch of ormers or abalone after a day out collecting them. 8 October 1920

Ormering in the Channel Islands. Fishermen fishing for abalone or ormers. Counting their catch. 8 October 1920

A man looking for ormers or abalone (shellfish) along the seashore in the Channel Islands. 8 October 1920

A Channel Islander makes his way through the shallows with his catch of ormers or abalone on his back. 8 October 1920

Ormering in the Channel Isles. Fishermen fishing for abalone or ormers. 8 October 1920

A man sifts through the seaweed for ormers or abalone in the Channel Islands. 8 October 1920

A man sifts through the sea for ormers or abalone in the Channel Islands. 8 October 1920

Clear Sundial Shell (Architectonica perspectiva) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Oriental Moonsnail (Naticarius orientalis) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Banded Weedsnail (Cingula trifasciata) adult, under boulder on beach, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May

Beautifully-banded Moonsnail (Natica euzona) adult, on sand at night, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata) eggs, attached to wrack frond, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Scorpion Spider Conch (Lambis scorpius) adult, close-up of eyes, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Bat Volute (Cymbiola vespertilio) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Orange-spotted Mitre (Mitra mitra) adult, on sand, Padar Island, Komodo N. P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March
Orange-spotted Mitre (Mitra mitra) adult, on sand, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Greek Keyhole Limpet (Diodora graeca) adult, under rock on beach, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Underwater view of rockpool with sea-snails, Cornwall, England, March

Lagoon Snail (Paludinella littorina) adult, under rock on shore, Portland Harbour, Dorset, England, October

Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata) adult, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, January

Common Egg Cowrie (Ovula ovum) adult, laying string of eggs, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Fossilised Clavithes shell (a type of sea snail), Palaeocene-Pliocene period

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

Cross-section through fossilised Clavithes shell (a type of sea snail), Palaeocene-Pliocene period

Whelk

Etruscan civilization Terracotta polychrome cinerary urn depicting duel between Eteocles and Polynices
Etruscan civilization. Terracotta polychrome cinerary urn depicting the duel between Eteocles and Polynices

Fossils, Potamides, illustration
Illustration of fossil Potamides

Heteropod sea snail shell C019 / 1298
Heteropod sea snail shell. Shell of a Carinaria vitrea heteropod marine gastropd mollusc. The opening (left) of this shell measures 55mm in diameter

Volute sea snail shell C019 / 1372
Volute sea snail shell. Shell of a volute sea snail (Volutoconus bednalli). This species of marine gastropod mollusc is in the Indo-Pacific. This specimen measures 107mm long

Imperial cone shell C019 / 1314
General cone shell. Shell of a general cone shell (Conus imperialis) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

Conch shell C019 / 1337
Conch shell. Underside of the shell of a conch (Lambis cristinae) sea snail. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indian Ocean. This specimen measures 164mm long

Black-ribbed false limpet shells C019 / 1307
Black-ribbed false limpet shells. Collection of shells from black-ribbed false limpets (Clypidina notata), showing their interior patterns

Slit snail shell C019 / 1294
Slit snail shell. Shell of a slit snail (Bayerotrochus boucheti) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found off Norfolk Ridge, New Caledonia, in the southwest Pacific Ocean

Precious wentletrap sea snail shell C019 / 1324
Precious wentletrap sea snail shell. Shell of a precious wentletrap (Epitonium scalare) sea snail. This species of predatory marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Red Sea

Harpoon carved from antler. Cast of a prehistoric antler harpoon produced by the Magdalenian culture of Western Europe. This artefact, which dates from 11, 000 to 18

Wentletrap sea snail shell C019 / 1325
Wentletrap sea snail shell. Shell of a precious wentletrap (Cirsostrema rugosum) sea snail. This species of predatory marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indo-Pacific

Turrid sea snail shell C019 / 1368
Turrid sea snail shell. Shell of a turrid (Turris normandavidsoni) sea snail. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indo-Pacific. This specimen measures 70mm long

Mammillaria dolichocentra cactus, artwork
William Cowper (1731-1800). English poet. Portrait. Image taken from The Rural Walks of Cowper; displayed in a series of views near Olney

Conch shell C019 / 1336
Conch shell. Shell of a conch (Lambis cristinae) sea snail. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indian Ocean. This specimen measures 164mm long

Bengal cone shell C019 / 1310
Bengal cone shell. Shell of a bengal cone shell (Conus bengalensis) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

Adansons slit shell sea snail shell
Giant sea louse (Bathynomus giganteus). These giant isopod crustaceans are related to shrimps, crabs and woodlice, and are thought to be abundant in the cold deep waters of the Atlantic

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

Gauguins cone shell. Shell of a Gauguins cone shell (Conus gauguini) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

Limpet shell C019 / 1346
Limpet shell. Interior of a limpet (Cymbula oculus) shell, showing its internal patternation. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found off the coast of South Africa

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Sea Snails: From Deadly Cone Shells to Exquisite Shells and Mysterious Creatures" The Cone Shell, a deadly poisonous mollusc found in tropical marine waters, showcases nature's lethal beauty. Behold the Precious Wentletrap sea snail shell C019 / 1323, an exquisite treasure from the depths of the ocean. Meet the majestic Sea Elephant, a marine pelagic gastropod mollusc that roams freely in its family habitat. Discover the captivating Carits Murex shell, a stunning example of a sea snail's intricate design (Picture No. 12479381). Witness nature's marvel as Common Whelk eggs rest delicately on seaweed washed up on Sark beach in British waters. Dive into the abyss with Pelagic Mollusc Oxygyrus keraudreni, a captive deep-sea species hailing from the Atlantic Ocean. Step back in time with Prosranchia shells depicted in Kunstformen der Natur, showcasing diverse gastropods from 1899 (colour litho). Experience sheer wonder as you encounter Sea Butterflies gracefully floating through water columns during Blackwater night dives off Bali's coast (UW INDO 2030 42 & UW INDO 2030 44). Immerse yourself further into this enchanting world with UW INDO 2026 67 - another glimpse at these ethereal Sea Butterflies dancing beneath Indonesian waves. Intriguing and mesmerizing, sea snails offer us glimpses into their fascinating lives and remind us of nature's boundless wonders beneath our oceans' surface.