Mollusca Collection (page 2)

A giant clam shell being used as a bath tub
5312145 A giant clam shell being used as a bath tub; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a giant clam shell being used a bath tub. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Sepia loligo'. Two colour drawings, and a sketch of an octopus-like creature. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 238

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LI, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LIV, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XXXI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XXXI, c. 1575/1580

Bioluminescent Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea), St. Vincent, Eastern Caribbean

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) experiencing freedom after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Blue dragon seaslug (Glaucus atlanticus) with Blue button hydroid colony (Porpita porpita) on which it feeds. Tenerife, Canary Islands. October

Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King, 1853

Sea elephant (Cardiopoda placenta), marine pelagic gastropod mollusc in the family Pterotracheidae. Deep sea heteropod. Atlantic Ocean, close to Cape Verde. Controlled conditions

Lake baikal sponge and a mixture of freshwater snails Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. August

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) close up of eye, Tenerife, Canary Islands

White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) crawling over an oak sleeper retaining a garden lawn with a greenhouse in the background, Wiltshire, UK, April

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) on a coral reef, The Bahamas. August

Veined Octopus, Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus, formerly Octopus marginatus), inhabiting discarded bivalve mollusc shells, which it collects and pulls around itself - defense, shelter

Giant tun (Tonna galea) a species of marine gastropod mollusc that is one of the biggest sea snails in the Mediterranean, photographed off Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea

Blue sea slug (Glaucus atlanticus) that was washed ashore with a mass, multi-day stranding of thousands of Indo-Pacific Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia utriculus)

Free swimming mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) in its juvenile or larval stage. At this stage it is transparent and drifts in the open ocean as plankton. Anilao, Philippines

Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani) with a scale worm. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa) swimming over sea floor, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK, August

A small aggreggation of queen conch (Lobatus gigas) off Cat Island, Bahamas

Queen conch (Lobatus gigas) laying eggs in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, Exuma, Bahamas

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) swimming in open water at night, Guadeloupe Island, Mexico. Caribbean

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nudibranchs (Nembrotha chamberlaini) feeding on Tunicates (sea squirt) on a coral reef. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Slipper limpet (Crepidula fornicata) invasive species, Jersey, British Channel Islands, June 2015

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) in translucent egg casing on the reef, Philippines, Asia

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) between clam shell halves. Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Sea butterfly (Peraclis bispinosa) captive deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde

Glass octopus (Vitreledonella richardi). deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) cannibalising another squid of the same species at night off Loreto, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico, East Pacific Ocean

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Wart Slug (Phyllidia ocellata), Komodo National Park, Indian Ocean, Indonesia

Queen conch (Strombus gigas) extending its proboscis and stalked eyes at it moves across the sand by coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Hooded nudibranchs (Melibe leonina) filter feeding beneath bull kelp. Hussar Point, Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Detail of rhinopores and the colour pattern of a toxic Nudibranch (Goniobranchus coi) on a coral reef. Ambon Bay, Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Squid (Abraliopsis atlantica), with photophores in 6 straight longitudinal rows on mantle visible. They are used to produce bioluminescencent light

Juvenile Squid (Onychoteuthis sp. ) deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde
Juvenile Squid (Onychoteuthis sp.) deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. | Captive

Squid (Histioteuthis sp. ) deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive
Squid (Histioteuthis sp.) deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

(Cione limacina) sea angel, a pelagic pteropod mollusc from the mid-Atlantic, deep sea Atlantic ocean

Pfeffers flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) composite image on black background showing colour variations, Puerto Galera, Philippines, Indo-Pacific

Female Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) drifting in the ocean, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Dorid nudibranch (Doriprismatica atromarginata), close up, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) photographed at night, Green Island, Taiwan. Minimum fees apply

Queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) feeding. Glencoe, Ballachulish, Lochaber, The Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. Loch Leven, Loch Linnhe, North East Atlantic Ocean. British Isles

Kraken attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola
Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola. After a description by Pierre Denys de Montfort in his Natural History of the Mollusca

Trails left on sand-covered rock from Edible periwinkle (Littorina littorea) grazing on algae. Cornwall, UK. May

Group of Bigfin reef squids (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) swimming at night, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

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"Mollusca: A Fascinating World of Marine Wonders" Behold the majestic Giant Octopus, a creature that roams the depths of the ocean with its impressive size and intelligence. Explore the vibrant colors of the Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) found in Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia, in the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. Journey back in time to discover extinct marine reptiles like Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite that once thrived in ancient seas. Witness the mesmerizing sight of an Ocellate Octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) gracefully swimming up from the sea floor as if it were dancing through water. Marvel at Janthina violacea, also known as Violet Snail, adorned with its stunning purple hue as it glides across ocean currents. Delve into the mysterious world of octopuses and their incredible ability to adapt and camouflage themselves within their surroundings. Uncover nature's engineering marvels by examining snail teeth - tiny structures that allow these creatures to feed on various types of food sources. Encounter an Electric Fileclam or Disco Clam (Ctenoides ales) off West Papua, Indonesia - its pulsating light display is truly enchanting. Observe a Veined Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) finding solace atop two halves of an old object – showcasing their resourcefulness and intelligence. Dive into Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia for a glimpse at Phyllidia marindica nudibranchs' exquisite beauty during December's underwater spectacle. Celebrate scientific discovery with newly described species like Doto greenamyeri nudibranchs found thriving on feather hydroids – highlighting our ongoing exploration and understanding of marine life.