Limpet Collection

Dave Lawrence & Gary Townley (Limpet) 1000 Sidecar TT
Dave Lawrence & Gary Townley (Limpet) at Quarter Bridge, 1000 Sidecar TT

WW-696
WW-969 GIANT KEYHOLE LIMPET Megathura crenulata Wardene Weisser Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Limpet shell on sandstone rock, Northumberland, Northeast England, United Kingdom, Europe

Whelk, Buccinum undatum 1, Noah's ark, Arca noae 2, noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis 3, Tusus brevis 4
FLO4652539 Whelk, Buccinum undatum 1, Noah's ark, Arca noae 2, noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis 3, Tusus brevis 4, Caltrop murex, Murex tribulus 5, Admiral cone, Conus admiralis 6, volute

limpet colony on rock - United Kingdom, Scotland, Moray, Lossiemouth

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

Various shell specimens
Whelk, Buccinum undatum 1, Noahs ark, Arca noae 2, noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis 3, Tusus brevis 4, Caltrop murex, Murex tribulus 5, Admiral cone, Conus admiralis 6, volute, Voluta arenata 7

Shells and seaweed on the shore
Sea snail, Haustellum haustellum 1, black and white cone, Conus ebraeus 2, Episcopal miter, Mitra mitra 3, dog conch, Laevistrombus canarium 4, limpet, Patella scutellaris 5, and rosy razor clam

Dave Lawrence & James Bromham (Limpet) 1974 Southern 100
Dave Lawrence & James Bromham (Limpet) at Church Bends, 1974 Southern 100

Limpet (Nacella concinna) Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Blue-rayed limpet (Patella pellucida) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

A selection of British Shells Date: circa 1920s

Common Limpets and Common Rock Barnacles (Balanus balanoides) - on seashore rock, Northumberland, England
USH-3149 Common Limpets and Common Rock Barnacles (Balanus balanoides) - on seashore rock Northumberland, England Patella vulgata Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display

Underside and side view of Golden limpet shell (Nacella deaurata)

Illustration of limpets, star fish and kelp underwater

Red sea star and limpet on brown rock, Antarctica

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

Barnacles -Balanidae- and Limpets -Patellidae- in the surf zone on a rock, Sandoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark

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

Common Limpets -Patella vulgata-, Department Cotes-dArmor, Brittany, France

Limpets, Montana de Oro State Park, Los Osos, CA

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) group, on rocky shore at low tide, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Greek Keyhole Limpet (Diodora graeca) adult, under rock on beach, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) adult, attached to rock with feeding tracks at low tide, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, April

Symmetrocapulus rugosus (Cap shell), Jurassic era

Top and underside view of Cinnabar limpet shell (Patella miniata)

Top and underside view of Pacific sugar limpet shell (Patelloida saccharina)

Limpet shell C019 / 1346
Limpet shell. Interior of a limpet (Cymbula oculus) shell, showing its internal patternation. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found off the coast of South Africa

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)

Coastal rock pool C017 / 8430
Coastal rock pool. Close-up of limpets and seaweed on the edge of a pool of seawater in rocks at low tide in a coastal area

Limpets C016 / 4767
Limpets (Cymbula granatina) exposed at low tide. Photographed in Namaqualand National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Invasive mussels and limpets C013 / 6080
Invasive mussels and limpets. Invasive alien Mediterranean mussels (across bottom, Mytilus galloprovincialis) taking over rocks occupied by endemic limpets (brown, top)

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

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

Symmetrocapulus, limpet
Fossilised specimen of a limpet found in the Jurassic limestone of Les Moutiers en Cinglais, France. 206-142 million years old

Common Limpets - showing feeding paths on rocks at low tide - Barray - Orkney IN000910
COS-3108 Common Limpets - showing feeding paths on rocks at low tide Barray - Orkney Patella vulgata Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tar Lichen (Verrucaria mucosa) growing on coastal rock with limpet, Swanage, Dorset, England, april

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) adults, feeding paths on rocks at low tide, Barray, Orkney, Scotland, june

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) adults and juveniles, group attached to granite rock, Sennen Cove, Land's End, Cornwall, England, march

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) and Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) on exposed rocks at low tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Crabs attacking an octopus, coloured X-ray

Crabs and marine molluscs
Crabs and marine mollusc shells, coloured X-ray

Limpet trails. Marks made by common limpets (Patella vulgata) grazing on algae. Limpets move their mouths from side-to-side as they graze, forming this zig-zag trail on the rock

Limpets (order Archaeogastropoda) on a rock. Limpets are marine gastropods which attach themselves to rocks for protection and feeding

Limpet anatomy, 18th century

Marine life specimens

Mussels And Limpets in rock crevice, Cornwall, UK
SPH-3098 MUSSELS and limpets in rock crevice at low tide. Cornwall, UK Mytilus edulis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Limpet: A Fascinating Creature of the Seas and Racing Legends" Discover the thrilling world of limpets, where speed meets nature's wonders. From Dave Lawrence & Gary Townley's legendary performance at the Limpet 1000 Sidecar TT to the mesmerizing sight of female limpet (Lottia emydia) spawning in Hokkaido, Japan, these creatures never cease to amaze. Intriguingly, a limpet shell on a sandstone rock in Northumberland, Northeast England showcases their resilience against harsh elements. Just like Dave Lawrence & James Bromham's remarkable feat at the 1974 Southern 100 race, they prove that strength and determination can conquer any challenge. Witnessing a lively limpet colony clinging onto rocks in Scotland's Moray region reminds us of their strong sense of community and unity. Similarly, the vibrant Blue-rayed limpet (Patella pellucida) found in Guillaumesse, Sark exemplifies nature's artistic beauty. Examining various shell specimens alongside seaweed on the shore transports us to serene coastal landscapes. These shells have been admired for centuries as depicted in an enchanting illustration from Seashells c. 1923. Even Antarctica is not immune to the allure of these incredible creatures; Nacella concinna thrives on its icy shores. Their ability to adapt and survive under extreme conditions is truly awe-inspiring. As we delve into this captivating world filled with racing legends and natural marvels alike, let us appreciate how something as small as a they are leave such an indelible mark on our hearts and minds.