Bivalve Collection (page 3)

Illustration of deep-sea diver wearing wetsuit looking at Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas), the largest bivalve mollusc

Digital cross section illustration of bivalve, squid, and snail anatomy

Illustration of Thin tellin (Tellina tenuis) shell in sand

Illustration of Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) shooting out cloud of eggs

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Fluted Giant Clam colorful siphon. Date:

Sponge encrusted Oyster filters water to feed
Sponge encrusted oyster filters water to feed, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A disco clam on a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia
A disco clam (Ctenoides ales) grows on a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This species reflects ambient light producing a noticeable flashing effect

A giant clam (Tridacna gigas) in Indonesia

Giant clams grow in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Giant clams (Tridacna gigas) grow in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Colorful reef scene with massive giant clam, West Papua, Indonesia
Colorful reef scene with massive giant clam in the foreground, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A massive giant clam grows in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A massive giant clam (Tridacna gigas) grows in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Scallop (Pecten jacobaeus)

Oysters on ice (Ostrea edulis)

Beach near Conil de la Frontera, Costa de la Luz, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Diver and Fluted Giant Clam (Tridacna squamosa), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Scallops, including Great Scallop (Pecten maximus)

Cockles -Cardiidae-, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand

Shells on a Baltic Sea beach, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Pacific Oysters -Crassostrea pacifica-, shells, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Common Razor Shells -Ensis ensis-, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Limpets -Patellidae- in the surf zone on rocks, Suouroy, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Fluted Giant Clam or Scaly Clam -Tridacna squamosa-, Red Sea, Egypt

Tridacna saltwater clam species -Tridacna Bruguiere-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Shell on the beach, Westerland, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Snail shell

Kilmakilloge Harbour, shellfish farming, Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, British Isles, Europe

Typical fish dish with shrimps, mussels, whiting, octopus, boiled potatoes, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Common Cockle -Cerastoderma edule- and Common Razor Shell -Ensis ensis-, shells in the tidal flats, Vlieland, North Holland, The Netherlands

Common Cockle -Cerastoderma edule-, shells in the tidal flats, Vlieland, North Holland, The Netherlands

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Fluted Giant Clam siphon and mantle with colors from symbiotic zooxanthellae Tatawa Besar dive site, between Komodo and Flores islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Fluted Giant Clam

USA, Washington State, Salt Creek State Park, Tongue Point. California mussels with barnacles

Bouzigues Languedoc. Oyster on half shell with lemon. France. Europe

Moules de Bouchot mussels on fish market stall, Manche, Basse-Normandie, Normandy, France, October

Saltwater Clam (Myophorella sp. ) shell fossil, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, October
Saltwater Clam (Myophorella sp.) shell fossil, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, October

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Aerial - Shell Beach - along Lharidon Bight a beach made from millions of shells of bivalve mollusc Fragum erugatum which lives in the salty waters of Hamelin Pool and Lharidon Bight, Date:

Great Scallop (Pecten maximus) adult, with tentacles extended, on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Gaping File Shell (Limaria hians) adult, with tentacles extended, amongst maerl in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Common Otter Shell (Lutraria lutraria) empty shell, on sandy beach, Gower Peninsula, West Glamorgan, Wales, March

Giant Tridacna Clams underwater

rough seastar uniophora granifera feeding on a cockle kangaroo island, sa, aust

Piddock (Pholadidae sp. ) bores in soft stone, Charmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, March
Piddock (Pholadidae sp.) bores in soft stone, Charmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, March

Variegated Scallop (Chlamys varia) adult, on seabed, Lyme Bay, Dorset, England, August

Common Mussel (Mytilus edulis) group, on rocks near seashore, Newquay, Cornwall, England, August

Boring Clam (Tridacna crocea) adult, close-up of mantle, in shallow water at low tide, Queensland, Australia, November

Potamomya plana (River clam) shells on slab, Eocene era

Solenomorpha minor (False razor shell) fossilised in limestone, Carboniferous era

Unio shell (Freshwater mussel) with joined valves, Cretaceaous era

Whiteavesia bivalve mollusk fossil

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"Bivalve: Unveiling the Wonders of Shellfish and Marine Life" From the whimsical tale of "The Walrus and the Carpenter" to the ancient reign of extinct marine reptiles, bivalves have left an indelible mark on our world. These fascinating creatures come in various forms, captivating both scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. In West Papua, Indonesia, a mesmerizing spectacle unfolds as the Electric fileclam or Disco clam (Ctenoides ales) showcases its vibrant light display. Its iridescent mantle pulses with electric blue hues, leaving observers spellbound by this underwater disco. Meanwhile, in Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) stands tall amidst clusters of Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), creating a stunning composition that earned recognition in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019 competition's Plants category. Delving into history reveals extinct bivalve mollusks such as Pholadomya and Terebratula species. These ancient organisms once thrived but now exist only in fossil records—a testament to their former presence on Earth. Perched majestically on Kilauea Point in Hawaii is the iconic Kilauea Lighthouse. This picturesque location serves as a reminder that even man-made structures can harmoniously coexist with nature's wonders like bivalves. The Turbinated Shell, Bivalve Shell, Multivalve Shell—each unique design tells a story etched by time itself. Their intricate patterns serve as reminders that beauty lies not only within living creatures but also within their discarded shells. Witnessing Queen scallops (Aequipecten opercularis) feeding at Glencoe in Ballachulish Lochaber evokes awe for these graceful filter feeders. Their delicate movements remind us of nature's delicate balance between predator and prey.