Gastropoda Collection (page 5)

Marine Snail

purple dye murex C017 / 1289
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

Green abalone shells C016 / 6055
Pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found up to 10 metres offshore in California, USA

True tulip shells C016 / 6021
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Arabian tibia shells C016 / 6017
Pair of Arabian tibia shells (Tibia insulae-chorab). This pointed gastropod can be found in the Indian Ocean in intertidal regions up to 50 metres deep

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6044
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Telescope shells C016 / 6022
Pair of telescope shells (Telescopium Telescopium). This symmetrical, marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Turban shells C016 / 6024
Pair of turban shells (Turbo argyrostoma). This shallow water gastropod is named after the resemblance it bears to the Sikh headdress, it is widely spread across the Indo-Pacific

Snipes bill murex shells
Pair of snipes bill murex (Haustellum haustellum) shells. This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific near Japan

Trapezium horse conch shells C016 / 6030
Pair of trapezium horse conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) shells. This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Turban shells C016 / 6026
Pair of turban shells (Turbo argyrostoma). This shallow water gastropod is named after the resemblance it bears to the Sikh headdress, it is widely spread across the Indo-Pacific

Arabian tibia shells C016 / 6016
Pair of Arabian tibia shells (Tibia insulae-chorab). This pointed gastropod can be found in the Indian Ocean in intertidal regions up to 50 metres deep

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6046
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Cone snail shells C016 / 6040
Pair of cone snail shells (Conus marmoreus). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific and is a venomous carnivore

Green abalone shells C016 / 6054
Pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found up to 10 metres offshore in California, USA

True tulip shells C016 / 6036
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Snail shells C016 / 6159
Collection of colourful snail shells all from the same species, Neritina waigiensis

True tulip shells C016 / 6032
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Trapezium horse conch shells C016 / 6015
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6045
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Telescope shells C016 / 6023
Pair of telescope shells (Telescopium Telescopium). This symmetrical, marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Venus comb shells C016 / 6047
Pair of Venus comb (Murex pecten) shells. This heavily ornamented gastropod has a row of spines making it look like a comb. They can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6043
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Cone snail shells C016 / 6041
Pair of cone snail shells (Conus marmoreus). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific and is a venomous carnivore

Green abalone shells C016 / 6053
Pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found up to 10 metres offshore in California, USA

Turban shells C016 / 6025
Pair of turban shells (Turbo argyrostoma). This shallow water gastropod is named after the resemblance it bears to the Sikh headdress, it is widely spread across the Indo-Pacific

Six molluscs including four gastropods and two bivalves
Watercolour 396 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Psiloceras planorbis, nacreous ammonite
These specimens of Psiloceras planorbis are Britains earliest ammonites. Part of the William Smith collection

Dinocochlea
A spiral of rock almost three metres long that looks like a giant snail but is a mystery

Turritella agate

Mollusc, Trophon longstaffi

Opalised snails and clam
Found in the South Australia town of Coober Pedy, these ancient snail and clam shells have been preserved in semi-precious opal

Crepidula, slipper limpets
Slipper limpets collected by Charles Darwin in Chile on the Beagle voyage (1831-1836)

Neritina waigiensis, snail
A collection of colourful snail shells all from the same species

Seven molluscs, including two bivalves and five gastropods
Watercolour 390 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Wee-ang-i, Ger-my, Won-ni, Goo-rung, from the Watling Collection

Strombus luhuanus, red-mouthed stromb
Watercolour 392 by Thomas Watling, entitled Gung-e-ra-nere, from the Watling Collection

Scientists in Sri Lanka
Scientist searching for apple snails in a drain at Kabugannawa, Sri Lanka. Scientists on a trip that was part of a programme funded by the Darwin Initiative

Sir Hans Sloanes collection of shells
Plate 5 from Arhtur MacGregors Hans Sloane, 1994. Shell specimens showing Sir Hans Sloanes catalogue numbers

Fossil shells of the Eocene Tertiary Period
Plate III from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)

Anthus petrosus, rock pipit
Plate 10 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Guildfordia yoka from Japan. Number 2387

Plate 101 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology)
Plate 101 from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China 1774-1856

Limacina mercinensis, holoplanktonic mollusc
Fossilised specimens of Holoplaktonic molluscs found in early Eocene, London Clay at Highgate, London. 58 million years old

Snail in Burmese amber
A snail in trapped and preserved in Burmese amber. Upper Cretaceous about 80 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule figure 59

Nine molluscs, including bivalves and gastropods
Watercolour 391 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Kow-er-ring, Kow-ill, Kaa-din, Wal-gan, from the Watling Collection

Four different molluscs
Watercolour 397 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled gna-go-rang, from the Watling Collection

Vertigo sp. marsh whorl snails
No.14 V. antivertigo, No.15 V. moulinsiana, No.16 V. pygmaea, No.19 V. pusilla, No.20 V. anguistor, No.21 V. edentula. Plate 4 from The Collectors Manual of British Shells by L E Adams (1896)

Amoria undulata, wavy volute
Watercolour 393 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

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"Gastropoda: A Fascinating World of Marine Molluscs" Dive into the enchanting world of Gastropoda, a diverse class of marine molluscs that includes an array of captivating creatures. From the vibrant Nudibranchs like the Janolus cristatus found in Vela Luka, Croatia, to the mesmerizing violet snail known as Janthina violacea. Did you know that some gastropods possess unique adaptations? Take a closer look at their teeth; these tiny structures are surprisingly powerful and help them feed on various types of food sources. The Phyllidia marindica nudibranch discovered in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia showcases its intricate patterns and colors. Exploring further, we encounter newly described species such as Doto greenamyeri living symbiotically with feather hydroids. Witnessing nature's wonders doesn't stop there - observe female limpets like Lottia emydia releasing streams of eggs into Hokkaido's waters in Japan. The Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue (Cyphoma signatum) gracefully crawls over sponges off Little Tobago island in Trinidad and Tobago. Meanwhile, the Flinders Vase shell (Altivasum flindersi) reveals its intricate details up close. One cannot miss the striking blue sea slug called Glaucus atlanticus or the Blue dragon seaslug with its stunning appearance alongside a Blue button hydroid colony (Porpita porpita). These creatures showcase nature's artistic touch beneath ocean waves. Intriguingly, even pelagic gastropods like Cardiopoda placenta can be found roaming our oceans. Their presence adds to the rich biodiversity thriving within our marine ecosystems. A composite image featuring tropical nudibranchs from Indo-Pacific regions highlights their incredible variety and abundance. This image serves as a reminder of how delicate and precious our oceans are, urging us to protect and preserve these habitats for future generations.