Cephalopod Collection (page 4)

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The day octopus, Octopus cyanea, is also known as the big blue octopus. It occurs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) is also known as the Big blue octopus. It occurs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa; Hawaii, United States of America

Giant Pacific Octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, British Columbia, Canada
Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dolfleini), or North Pacific giant octopus; British Columbia, Canada

Caribbean Reef Squid, Sepioteuthis sepioidea, Bonaire
The Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) is commonly observed in shallow near shore water of the Caribbean; Bonaire, Netherlands

Broadclub Cuttlefish, Philippines
A close look at the head and eye of a Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus); Philippines

Day Octopus, Octopus cyanea, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Long Arm Octopus, Hawaii, USA
This larval stage of a long arm octopus, Octopus sp. is no more that five inches across (as pictured) and was photographed at night in midwater several miles off the Kona Coast during a blackwater

Japanese Flying Squid, Yap, Micronesia
This image was captured a mile off the island of Yap at night with the bottom 1000+ feet below. Hundreds of these squid passed by very quickly. This one paused just briefly for a portrait

Day Octopus, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Chambered Nautilus
Chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius); Manado, Indonesia

Day Octopus
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Caribbean Reef Squid
The Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) is commonly observed in shallow near shore water of the Caribbean; Caribbean

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

Fossilized Sea And Marine Shells Or Nautilus

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) In Mid-Water; Hawaii, United States Of America

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea), View Of The Suckers On This Eight Armed Cephalopod; Hawaii, United States Of America

Divers On Underwater Scooters And A Common Cuttlefish (Sepia Officinalis); Palau, Micronesia

This View Shows The Eight Armed Cephalopod Free Swimming In Mid-Water, Day Octopus, (Octopus Cyanea); Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Kosrae, Underside View Of Day Octopus With Surface Visible (Octopus Cyanea)

Hawaii, Full Length View Day Octopus Floating Down From Surface (Octopus Cyanea)

Indonesia, Cuttlefish Close-Up Side View With Eye Closed

Fiji, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Close-Up, Curled Up Sitting On Coral

Hawaii, Day Octopus In Midwater, Underside (Octopus Cyanea) With Sun Shining Through

Malaysia, Octopus Cyanea Diguising Itself As A Part Of The Coral Reef

Hawaii, Octopus Cyanea Diguising Itself As A Part Of The Coral Reef

Micronesia, Palua, Common Cuttlefish, (Sepia Officinalis) Near The Ocean Floor

Pelagic species of octopus no more than five inches across at night in Coral Sea; Australia

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) on coral; Fiji

USA, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) swimming; Hawaii

USA, tentacles outstretched over reef; Hawaii, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea)

USA, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) in Ocean; Hawaii

Canada, British Columbia, Giant Pacific Octopus With Diver Viewing Down

Micronesia, Diver With Camera Swims Near Common Cuttlefish; Palau

Hawaii, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Sitting In Shallow Water

Indonesia, Cuttlefish (Sepia Latimanus); Komodo

Fossilized Sea Shells (Nautilus)

Goniatites in sea

Chambered Nautilus Shell

Dr Karl Jordan (1875-1972)
Curator of entomology at Walter Rothschilds Zoological Museum at Tring from 1893, beyond Rothschilds death and up to the transition to the Natural History Museum at Tring in 1938

Emma Rothschild (1844-1935)
Mother of Tring Museum founder Walter Rothschild

Emu, rheas and kangaroos at Tring Park
Live animals collected by Walter Rothschild in the grounds of Tring Park, with keeper Mr Marcham, 1890 Date: 1890

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1933
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Fossils of diatoms, foraminifera, ferns and mollusks.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Extinct crinoids, ammonites and squid.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Ammonites, extinct group of marine animals belonging to the cephalopod subclass Ammonoidea.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World

Lesser Octopus, Eledone cirrhosa, side view

A giant Kraken emerging out of the ocean shore to feast on the chosen one

Flamboyant cuttlefish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Cephalopods: From Ancient Mosaics to Living Wonders" Dive into the captivating realm of cephalopods, as we unravel their intriguing story through various hints scattered across time. Starting with a Roman seafood mosaic, depicting an array of marine creatures, our attention is drawn to the mesmerizing giant octopus that has fascinated humans for centuries. Moving forward in history, an engraving showcasing a nautilus and an ammonite reminds us of these ancient relatives of modern-day cephalopods. These extinct marine reptiles once roamed the oceans alongside fascinating creatures like Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite frozen in time. Shifting our focus to present times, we encounter the enigmatic octopus - intelligent and elusive beings that continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. An astonishing SEM image reveals intricate details of an ammonite fossil while highlighting its significance in understanding Earth's past. Traveling back further in time, we stumble upon a 19th-century depiction of the common octopus - showcasing its unique characteristics and vibrant colors. However, not all cephalopods boast such flamboyance; enter the Blue-ringed Octopus with its stunning blue rings serving as both beauty and warning. As we delve deeper into this diverse group of animals known as cephalopods, we come across Argonauta hians or brown paper nautilus - displaying incredible craftsmanship by creating delicate shells from secreted materials. Meanwhile, Sepia officinalis or cuttlefish amazes us with its side view revealing remarkable adaptations for survival. From ancient mosaics portraying Roman delicacies to fossils preserving long-lost species like ammonites and marine reptiles – cephalopods have left their mark throughout history. Today's living wonders such as giant octopuses and colorful blue-ringed octopi remind us that there is still much more to uncover about these intelligent and mysterious creatures that inhabit our aquatic world.