Mollusc Collection (page 13)

Picture No. 10767184
Giant Clam - Great Barrier Reef (Tridacna gigas) Date:

Glory of the sea cone shell C019 / 1313
Glory of the sea cone shell. Shell of a glory of the sea cone shell (Conus gloriamaris) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

Sea snail shell C019 / 1305
Sea snail shell. Shell of a Sphaerocypraea incomparabilis sea snail. This specimen measures 80mm long

Slugs mating. Netted or grey field slugs (Deroceras reticulatum) mating on a leaf. Slugs are hermaphrodites and sexual reproduction involves the mutual exchange of sperm

Fluted giant clam on a coral reef C014 / 2890
Fluted giant clam (Tridacna squamosa) on a coral reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Coastal wildlife, artwork C016 / 7191
Coastal wildlife. Computer artwork showing the varying forms of wildlife found at different depths on a gently sloping Mediterranean coast, with an inset showing sand-dwelling life (lower right)

Common spider conch shells C016 / 6042
Pair of common spider conch (Lambis lambis) shells. This heavily ornamented gastropod, has large shell projections. It originates from the Western Indo-Pacific

Oyster shell with pearl C013 / 6623
Oyster shell with pearl. Pearls are accretions of nacre (calcium carbonate) secreted by certain oysters and mussels. The presence of a foreign body (such as a parasite or a grain of sand)

Pecten sp. scallop
A fossil scallop from the Corallian Crag of Suffolk, England. Scallop shells are made up of two hinged plates and are a genus of bivalve mollusc

Fossil shells of the Miocene Tertiary Period
Plate II 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)

Plate 77 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Strombus gigas, queen conch
Plate 2. Watercolour by Jean Charles Chenu from his Illustrations Conchyliologiques, part 17 (1843)

Tridacna gigas, giant clam
A pair of giant clam (Tridacna gigas). This endangered species is the largest living molluscs and can reach sizes of over 1m

Aptyxiella portlandica (Sowerby), Portland screwstone
A gastropod steinkern or internal cast of a Portland screwstone (Aptyxiella portlandica) from the Jurassic Portland Stone, Top Roach, Portland

Nipponites mirabilis, ammonite
This ammonite from the Upper Cretaceous of Japan displays a loose, tangled coil

Hippurites radiosus, rudist mollusc shell
Rudist mollusc shells are elongated molluscs and were also reef builders. Specimen dates from the Late Cretaceous, Des Moulins, Charente, France

Oyster shell with pearl
Oyster is a name given to a group of molluscs which can be found on sea beds, often in coastal waters. The pearl, a smooth spherical object can form inside its shell

Five bivalve fossils
(Top) Chlamys fibrosa; (Centre left) Chlamys splendens; (Centre right) Perampliata ampliata; (Lower left) Mytilus ungulatus; (Lower right) Trigonia reticulata

Belemnite: fossil type of squid, now extinct. Jurassic, Germany. Shows phragmacone
PM-10252 Belemnite: fossil type of squid, now extinct. Jurassic, Germany. Shows phragmacone. Passaloteuthis Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Garden Snail - Slime trail - UK
SPH-2189 Garden Snail - Slime trail UK Helix aspersa Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Helicoprion, with ammonites
Helicoprion. Artwork of the prehistoric shark Helicoprion swimming among ammonites. This genus of shark existed from the late Carboniferous period (280 million years ago)

Wonderpus Octopus, Wunderpus photogenicus, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fluted Giant clam / Squamosa Clam / Scaled Clam. Vancouver aquarium. Canada
WAT-14650 Fluted Giant clam / Squamosa Clam / Scaled Clam Vancouver aquarium. Canada Tridacna squamosa M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cuttlefish Skeleton
SSG-2679 SQUID / CUTTLEFISH SKELETON Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mimic Octopus - Found in sandy areas, Ability to change shape and mimic other sand dwelling creatures Milne Bay
VT-8382 Mimic Octopus, Wonderpus - Found in sandy areas, on hand Milne Bay. Papua New Guinea. Ability to change shape and mimic other sand dwelling creatures Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that

Giant Squid - showing suckers with saw-like hooks on rim
PM-9621 Giant SQUID - close-up of suckers showing hooks on rim Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

Black Periwinkle - In rock pool. Often forms clusters around rock pools, South coast New South Wales
JPF-14102 Black Periwinkle - In rock pool Often forms clusters around rock pools, South coast New South Wales, Australia Nerita atramentosa Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal

Red triangle slug - yellow form, showing its unique single pair of eye-tentacles
AUS-512 Red triangle slug - yellow form, showing its unique single pair of eye-tentacles. Rainforest, New South Wales, Australia Triboniophorus graeffei Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Nudibranch or sea slug (Reticulidia sp). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
AUS-718 A nudibranch or sea slug Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Reticulidia sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Swan Mussel - Showing threds that attach Mussels to rocks
BB-582 Swan MUSSEL - moving, with muscular foot extended Anodonta cygnea showing threads that attach mussel to rocks Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Cockle Shells - on beach in Coto Donana National Park, Andalucia, South Spain
USH-3929 Common Cockle Shells - on beach in Coto Donana National Park Andalucia, South Spain Cerastoderma edula Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Garden Snail On fern, UK
SPH-3194 Common Garden SNAIL - on fern UK Helix aspersa Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Striated Caracara / Jonny Rook - feeding on mussels
JPF-11106 Striated Caracara / Jonny Rook - feeding on mussels FALKLAND ISLANDS Phalcoboenus australis Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A pair of sea shells at Luskentyre in Scotland
A pair of sea shells on the beach at Luskentyre. This is in Harris in the Western Isles, Scotland

Promicroceras ammonites fossilised in limestone rock

Oyster with Pearl

Top and underside view of Lesser girdled triton (Gelagna succincta)

Three turban snail shells of different sizes

Silver Mouth Turban (Turbo argyrostomus), whole shell, and shown next to it the inner side of the shells operculum

Sunburst star turban shell (Astraea heliotropium), top and underside view and outer side of operculum

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

Tent olive shell (Oliva porphyria)

A basket of sea shells for sale at a shop in St Ives, Cornwall, England

colour, cream coloured, mollusc, nobody, plain background, scaphopod, tooth shell
Tusk Shells partly buried in sand

Picture No. 11980496
Banded snail - on daisy flower - Dorset Date:

Kitten and Snail
Unusual Friends - Kitten and Snail in the garden. 1950s

Baltimore, Maryland, USA - Unloading Oysters. Set within an oyster shell border.. Date: 1910

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Molluscs: From Roman Seafood Mosaics to Extinct Marine Reptiles" Dive into history with a mesmerizing Roman seafood mosaic featuring various mollusc species. Uncover the secrets of time with a fossil ammonite, Desmoceras spp. , dating back to the Upper Early Cretaceous period in Madagascar's Mahajanga Province. Witness nature's vibrant artwork as you encounter a stunning purple nudibranch or sea slug gracefully gliding through the ocean depths. Delve into legends and myths surrounding the elusive giant octopus, an awe-inspiring creature that has captivated human imagination for centuries. Marvel at an oyster shell containing an artificial pearl, showcasing both nature's beauty and mankind's ingenuity in creating precious gems. Embark on an underwater adventure off Croatia's Korcula Island and spot the exquisite nudibranch Janolus cristatus in its natural habitat within the Adriatic Sea. Reflect on Earth's ancient past as you come across fossils of extinct marine reptiles, reminding us of their once-dominant presence millions of years ago. Admire the intricate patterns displayed by Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite that reveals glimpses into prehistoric oceans' biodiversity and evolution. Transport yourself to Madagascar again with another fascinating fossil ammonite called Cleoniceras sp. , originating from the Cretaceous period. Encounter one of nature's masters of disguise - witness a cuttlefish effortlessly blend into its surroundings using camouflage techniques perfected over millennia. Ride along with an ocellate octopus swimming up from the sea floor, showcasing its remarkable ability to adapt and survive in diverse marine environments. Discover one of Africa’s largest gastropods – meet the Giant African Snail known for its impressive size and distinctive spiral shell.