Malacology Collection

Untitled (Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts), 1850. [Grave of Amos Binney MD, co-founder of the Boston Society of Natural History]. Daguerreotype

Seashell Composite

Seashell

Molluscs (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF273172 Molluscs (litho) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mollusca; ); English, out of copyright

Great pond snail eggs C017 / 8349
Great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) eggs. This snail lays its eggs encased in jelly for protection. Here they are still within their egg cases (clear spheres) from which they will hatch

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Untitled (Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts), 1850: A historical glimpse into the world of Malacology, the scientific study of mollusks, as depicted in this Seashell Composite. From the intricately patterned Seashells displayed, to the detailed lithograph of Molluscs, this image highlights the beauty and diversity of these ancient marine organisms. Fast forward to the present day, and the fascination with mollusks continues. Witness the Great Pond Snail eggs (C017 / 8349), a testament to their remarkable reproductive capabilities, and the elusive Broadclub Cuttlefish, with its unique defense mechanisms and bioluminescent abilities. Malacology, a field of wonder and discovery, continues to unravel the mysteries of the molluscan world.