Mollusk Collection

Giant octopus
Plate 26 from Histoire naturelle des Mollusques by Count Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon, 1805

Octopus
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Nudibranch (Gymnodoris aurita). Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world. Here the external gills (top) can be seen which give the nudibranch its name

Extinct marine reptiles
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200

Asteroceras, fossil ammonite
A 16 cm diameter specimen of the Jurassic ammonite Asteroceras from the Lower Jurassic of Dorset, England

Octopus
Watercolour 401 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Aquarium Chromolithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Janthina violacea, violet snail
Watercolour 398 by Thomas Watling, entitled Boala, from the Watling Collection

Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Two Coleman shrimp are commensal with a Ceratosoma nudibranch

Snail teeth

Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena sp. )
Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena sp.)

Sir Joseph Banks herbarium and library at Soho Square
Sir Joseph Banks herbarium and part library in his house at 32 Soho Square, London. It remained there until 1827 when it was moved to the British Museum at Montagu House

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Palau Nautilus (Nautilus belauensis), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Land Snail (Gastropoda), internal anatomy, cross-section

Argonauta hians, brown paper nautilus
A pair of brown paper nautilus (Argonauta hians). This delicate-shelled cephalopod is distributed in warm seas globally

Extinct bivalve mollusks: Pholadomya and Terebratula species. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Giant Pacific Octopus Portrait off Vancouver Island, B. C
Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) Portrait off Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada

Sepia officinalis, cuttlefish, side view

Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue -Cyphoma signatum- crawling over sponge, Little Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Nautilus pompilius, common nautilus
A section through a common nautilus (Nautilus pompiius) showing the internal divisions into chambers and siphuncles

Glaucus atlanticus, blue sea slug
Ff. 23 Vol 3. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Belemnotheutis antiquus, squid
A well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from Christian Malford, Wiltshire

Seven squid and octopuses
Tableau 2 from Albertus Sebas Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard. ca. 1921, The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard

Precious wentletrap sea snail shell C019 / 1323
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

Ammonite fossil C016 / 5777
Ammonite (Parkinsonia dorsetensis) fossil. This ammonite has an evolute shell and is displaying complex suture lines. Specimen originates from the Middle Jurassic

OCTOPUS. Line engraving

Nudibranchs mating
Nudibranchs (Flabellina verrucosa) mating. Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world. They have external gills that give the nudibranch its name

Oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana). Sea Cave, Oahu, Hawaii (N. Pacific) (rr)
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Rock snails from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837
5855241 Rock snails from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837,; (add.info.: Murex gyrinus, Murex lotorium, Murex cutaceus)

Femoral cymatium (Femoral murex, Femoral Murex). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4680962 Femoral cymatium (Femoral murex, Femoral Murex). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Nautiloid turbo, Turbo nautilus. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4683948 Nautiloid turbo, Turbo nautilus. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Rock murex shell, Hexaplex duplex (Murex saxatilis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4683770 Rock murex shell, Hexaplex duplex (Murex saxatilis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

An open female cuttlefish, plate from "Histoire naturelle: les mollusques" by Georges Louis Leclerc
AIS5369968 An open female cuttlefish, plate from "Histoire naturelle: les mollusques" by Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon (1707-1788) (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Sea hare or long-necked aplysia, Aplysia camelus. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4683658 Sea hare or long-necked aplysia, Aplysia camelus. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Shielded dogwhelk, Nassarius arcularia plicatus (Marbled buccinum, Buccinum rumphii)
FLO4680951 Shielded dogwhelk, Nassarius arcularia plicatus (Marbled buccinum, Buccinum rumphii). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blotched snowflake volute, Cymbiola nivosa (Snowflake volute, Voluta nivosa)
FLO4683719 Blotched snowflake volute, Cymbiola nivosa (Snowflake volute, Voluta nivosa). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blue-rayed limpet, Patella pellucida (Brown patella, Patella fusca). Illustration drawn
FLO4681084 Blue-rayed limpet, Patella pellucida (Brown patella, Patella fusca). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Buccinum humphreysianum (Inflated buccinum, Buccinum inflatum). Illustration drawn
FLO4683930 Buccinum humphreysianum (Inflated buccinum, Buccinum inflatum). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Diana conch, Euprotomus aurisdianae (Ear strombus shell, Strombus auris dianae)
FLO4683775 Diana conch, Euprotomus aurisdianae (Ear strombus shell, Strombus auris dianae). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Lunella undulata shell (Waved turbo shell, Turbo undulatus). Illustration drawn
FLO4683615 Lunella undulata shell (Waved turbo shell, Turbo undulatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

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

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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.