Sea Snail Collection (page 4)

Staghorn murex sea snail shell C019 / 1303
Staghorn murex sea snail shell. Shell of a staghorn murex (Chicoreus cornucervi) sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusc is found along Northwest Australia and Western Papua New Guinea

Helmet shell sea snail shell C019 / 1299
Helmet shell sea snail shell. Shell of a helmet shell (Cassis abbotti) sea snail. These are very large marine gastropod molluscs. This specimen measures 43mm long

Shell Forms C017 / 3534
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing various shell forms. The shells of most species of sea snails are spirally coiled

Limpet shell and pebbles on a beach C014 / 4973
Limpet shell and pebbles on a beach. Limpet is a common name for a number of different kinds of saltwater and freshwater snails (aquatic gastropod molluscs)

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

Gustavus Brander, British naturalist C016 / 5303
Gustavus Brander (1720-1787), British naturalist. Brander, from a Swedish family, was a trustee of the British Museum from 1761

Athleta luctator, sea snail fossil C016 / 4872
Athleta luctator, sea snail fossil, an example of a marine gastropod mollusc. This specimen was found in late Eocene rocks around Barton, UK

Young abalone C016 / 4766
Young abalone. Worker at an abalone farm holding young South African abalone (Haliotis midae). These are large edible marine molluscs. Photographed on the Kei River, Eatern Cape, South Africa

Afrrican murex, artwork C013 / 6795
African murex. Watercolour of an African murex (Hexaplex duplex) shell by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844)

Spider conch, artwork C013 / 6794
Spider conch. Watercolour of a spider conch (Lambris chiragra) by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844)

Athleta luctator, fossil sea snail
A fossil sea snail (Athleta luctator) dating from the late Eocene rocks around Barton, England

Allied cowry (Phenacovolva gracilis), Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Asia

SeaSnail Purple (Janthina janthina) in rock pool. washed in from open ocean

Black Velutinid (Coriocella nigra) adult, on reef, Komba Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Purple Sea Snail (Janthina janthina) adult, with bubble raft at surface of water (captive)

Tiger cowrie sea snail
Tiger cowrie (Cypraea tigris). This sea snail inhabits coral reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It hides during the day and emerges at night to feed on algae

Tiger cowrie (Cyprea tigris). This sea snail inhabits coral reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It hides during the day and emerges at night to feed on algae

Bat volute sea snail
Bat volute (Cymbiola vespertilio) sea snail exposed on sand at low tide. This gastropod inhabits reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. Its shell is prized by collectors

Spider conch (Lambis scorpius) on rocks. This is a gastropod found in the tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean. Its shell is prized by collectors. Photographed off Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cone snail venom component molecule
Contryphan-R, molecular model. This peptide is an active component of the venom produced by the sea snail Conus radiatus. Atoms are represented as spheres and rods and are colour-coded

Greenland margarite marine snail (Margarites groenlandicus)

Sea butterflies (Limacina helicina). Sea butterflies are swimming predatory marine sea snails. They have two wing-like outgrowths (parapodia) derived from their foot

Vermetid worm colony. Vermetid worms, or worm snails, (Dendropoma maxima) are a species of seal snail gastropod. Vermetid gastropods are unusual snails in that they secrete the calcareous tube in

Allied cowrie on a reef
Allied cowrie (Ovula ovum) on a reef. Cowries are sea snails that cover their shell with a mantle, which is coloured and textured to match the host organism

Common whelk (Buccinum undatum). This edible marine mollusc can grow up to 11 centimetres in length. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Cowrie on a reef
Cowrie (Cypraea sp.) on a reef. Cowries are sea snails that cover their shell with a mantle, which is coloured and textured to match the host organism

Allied cowrie (Ovula ovum) on the sea bed. Cowries are sea snails that cover their shell with a mantle, which is coloured and textured to match the host organism

Allied cowrie on a sea fan. Allied cowries (Ovula ovum) are sea snails that cover their shell with a mantle, which is coloured and textured to match the host organism

Flat periwinkle. The flat periwinkle (Littorina obtusata ) is a type of small marine snail

Marine snail (Margarites groenlandicus)

Sea butterfly (Limacina helicina). Sea butterflies are swimming predatory marine sea snails. They have two wing-like outgrowths (parapodia, left and right) derived from their foot

Flamingo tongue snail feeding on coral
Flamingo tongue snail (Cyphoma gibbosum) feeding on coral. This sea snail feeds by sucking the coral polyps out of their holes

Baler shell, x-ray to show internal structure and spiralling
PM-10568 Baler shell, x-ray to show internal structure and spiralling. spirals Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Periwinkles - in seashore rock crevice UK
SPH-1849 PERIWINKLES - in seashore rock crevice UK Littorina sp. Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

common purple Sea Snail - washed up on beach - Queensland Australia
JUB-43 common purple Sea Snail - washed up on beach Queensland Australia Janthina janthina Julie Bruton-Seal Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Top shell (Family Trochidae). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
AUS-722 Top shell (family Trochidae). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

The egg cowrie (Ovula ovum) gets it's name from its round white shell
AUS-558 Egg cowrie, named for its round white shell, here covered by its black mantle. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland

The predatory snail, known as a volute, (Cymbiola sp) is burying itself in the sand, perhaps to avoid predators
AUS-682 A predatory snail, a volute burying itself in sand, perhaps to avoid predators. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Cymbiola sp

Cowrie Shell North Solitary Island, New South Wales, Australia
AU-63-ms Cowrie Shell North Solitary Island, New South Wales, Australia. Cypraea sp. Auscape Shell Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Conch Andaman Sea, Myanmar DWD00631
AUS-1908 Conch Andaman Sea, Myanmar Strombus sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pleurobranch. Africa or Papua New Guinea
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Cowrie
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Whelk, Nassarius sp. at night, Lighthouse, Malapascua Island, Northern Cebu, Philippines (Visayan Sea)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Rough / Sydney Turban Shell - Occurs on the southeastern coast of Australia at depth 1. 5 metres, Australia JPF02970
JPF-14116 Rough / Sydney Turban Shell Occurs on the southeastern coast of Australia at depth 1.5 metres, Australia Turbo torquatus Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Marine Snail Shells - mainly Turbinate monodant snails and Dogwhelks (Nucella lapillus), collected from Noth Sea
USH-3941 Marine Snail Shells - mainly Turbinate monodant snails and Dogwhelks (Nucella lapillus) collected from North Sea, England and the Atlantic coast

Mixed South Sea Shells
USH-3942 Mixed South Sea Shells Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Like many other predatory snails, the miter snail (Mitra mitra) hides burried in sand during the day but emerges at
AUS-684 Mitre snail; hides buried in sand in daytime but emerges at night to look for prey. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

Sea Snail empty shell of a gastropodae sea snail washed ashore the golden beach of Totaranui Abel Tasman National Park
SAS-662 Sea Snail Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, New Zealand Gastropodae empty shell of a gastropodae sea snail washed ashore the golden beach of Totaranui Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please

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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.