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Pecten Collection

"Pecten: Unveiling the Marvels of Shellfish and Fossilized Treasures" Delicate yet resilient

Background imagePecten Collection: Pilgrims scallop, Pecten jacobaeus

Pilgrims scallop, Pecten jacobaeus (Jacobaean scallop, Ostrea jacobaea). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imagePecten Collection: Varieties of bivalve molluscs including clam, Tridacna, mussel, Mytilus, oyster, Ostrea

Varieties of bivalve molluscs including clam, Tridacna, mussel, Mytilus, oyster, Ostrea, pen shell, Pinna
FLO4684889 Varieties of bivalve molluscs including clam, Tridacna, mussel, Mytilus, oyster, Ostrea, pen shell, Pinna, jingle shell, Anomia, and scallop, Pecten

Background imagePecten Collection: Birth of Venus; work of Sandro Botticelli. Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Birth of Venus; work of Sandro Botticelli. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePecten Collection: Birth of Venus, detail, tempera on canvas, Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510), Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Birth of Venus, detail, tempera on canvas, Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510), Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imagePecten Collection: Birth of Venus, detail of the face of the goddess, work of Sandro Botticelli

Birth of Venus, detail of the face of the goddess, work of Sandro Botticelli. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imagePecten Collection: Clam, mussel, oyster, scallop, etc

Clam, mussel, oyster, scallop, etc
Varieties of bivalve molluscs including clam, Tridacna, mussel, Mytilus, oyster, Ostrea, pen shell, Pinna, jingle shell, Anomia, and scallop, Pecten

Background imagePecten Collection: Giant scallop shell - New Zealand, North Island, Northland, Far North

Giant scallop shell - New Zealand, North Island, Northland, Far North, Karikari Peninsula, Puheke

Background imagePecten Collection: Great scallop (Pecten maximus) eyes, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland

Great scallop (Pecten maximus) eyes, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Background imagePecten Collection: Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods

Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur
746715 Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel

Background imagePecten Collection: Detail of a Great scallop / King scallop (Pecten maximus) shell, Trondheimfjord, Norway

Detail of a Great scallop / King scallop (Pecten maximus) shell, Trondheimfjord, Norway, North Atlantic Ocean

Background imagePecten Collection: Chiragra spider conch, scallop, whelk, sea snail, etc

Chiragra spider conch, scallop, whelk, sea snail, etc
Various mollusc shells: Chiragra spider conch, Harpago chiragra 1, scallops, Pecten species 2-5, whelk, Buccinum undatum 6, Lagena species 7, sea snail, Rapa rapa 8, de ajuinschil shell 9

Background imagePecten Collection: Desmidiaceae algae species

Desmidiaceae algae species: Staurastrum furcatum 1, 5, Staurastrum vestitum 2, Staurastrum aculeatum 3, Staurastrum paradoxum 4, Micrasterias denticulata 6, Micrasterias trigemina 7

Background imagePecten Collection: A Rare Yellow Orange Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashell, Also Known As Pecten Langfordi

A Rare Yellow Orange Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashell, Also Known As Pecten Langfordi, In The Sand At The Beach At Sunrise; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imagePecten Collection: A Set Of Two Rare Rainbow Color Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashells, Also Known As Pecten Langfordi

A Set Of Two Rare Rainbow Color Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashells, Also Known As Pecten Langfordi, In The Sand At The Beach; Honolulu, Oahu Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imagePecten Collection: A Set Of Three Rare Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashells, Also Known As pecten Langfordi

A Set Of Three Rare Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashells, Also Known As pecten Langfordi, In The Sand At The Beach; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imagePecten Collection: A Rare Rainbow Color Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashell, Also Known As Pecten Langfordi

A Rare Rainbow Color Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashell, Also Known As Pecten Langfordi, In The Sand At The Beach At Sunrise; Honolulu, Oahu Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imagePecten Collection: Pecten sp. scallop

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

Background imagePecten Collection: Extinct fossil of an oyster Ostraea longirostris

Extinct fossil of an oyster Ostraea longirostris, Pecten Jacobaeus, and mussel Dreissena Brardii.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Background imagePecten Collection: Fossils of extinct Ammonites, Nerita, Nerinea

Fossils of extinct Ammonites, Nerita, Nerinea and Pecten species.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann

Background imagePecten Collection: Extinct fossil gastropods and oysters

Extinct fossil gastropods and oysters.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Background imagePecten Collection: Fossils of extinct mollusks

Fossils of extinct mollusks.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Background imagePecten Collection: Shepherds needle, Scandix pecten veneris

Shepherds needle, Scandix pecten veneris, and hemlock chervil, Scandix anthriscus.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician 1792

Background imagePecten Collection: Illustration of Great scallop (Pecten maximus), open shell

Illustration of Great scallop (Pecten maximus), open shell

Background imagePecten Collection: Scallops, including Great Scallop (Pecten maximus)

Scallops, including Great Scallop (Pecten maximus)

Background imagePecten Collection: Picture No. 10900366

Picture No. 10900366
Great Scallop (Pecten maximus) Date:

Background imagePecten Collection: Picture No. 10900365

Picture No. 10900365
Great Scallop (Pecten maximus) Date:

Background imagePecten Collection: Picture No. 10900367

Picture No. 10900367
Great Scallop (Pecten maximus) Date:

Background imagePecten Collection: Pecten, or Scallop: The convex right valve and the flattened left valve of the shell of

Pecten, or Scallop: The convex right valve and the flattened left valve of the shell of the scallop Pecten beudanti Basterot, which prefers living in clean sand in fairly shallow water

Background imagePecten Collection: Shell Forms C017 / 3510

Shell Forms C017 / 3510
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing various shell forms. A seashell or sea shell, also known simply as a shell, is a hard, protective outer layer created by an animal that lives in the sea

Background imagePecten Collection: Bird eye anatomy, artwork

Bird eye anatomy, artwork. The structure of a birds eye is similar to that of humans and other vertebrates, with a clear cornea forming a bulge (left) in front of the lens (oval)


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"Pecten: Unveiling the Marvels of Shellfish and Fossilized Treasures" Delicate yet resilient, the pecten shell is a captivating marvel found in various species such as the Pilgrims scallop (Pecten jacobaeus). From clams to mussels, oysters to scallops, the pecten family encompasses an array of fascinating bivalve mollusks. Journeying to New Zealand's North Island, one can stumble upon giant scallop shells that leave visitors in awe with their sheer size and intricate patterns. In Scotland's Ronas Voe or Trondheimfjord in Norway, close-up glimpses into the eyes of Great scallops (Pecten maximus) reveal nature's artistry at its finest. Dating back to 1899, Kunstformen der Natur showcases stunning Prosranchia shells from diverse prosobranch gastropods through vivid color lithographs. Exploring every detail on a Great Scallop/King Scallop shell from Trondheimfjord unveils a world where beauty meets functionality in perfect harmony. The Chiragra spider conch and other members of its kind like whelks and sea snails join forces with pectens as they grace our oceans with their unique presence. Amidst marine ecosystems thrive Desmidiaceae algae species that coexist harmoniously alongside pectens, creating breathtaking underwater landscapes. Stepping into history's embrace reveals fossils like Ostraea longirostris - an extinct oyster whose remnants tell tales of ancient seas teeming with life. Ammonites, Nerita, Nerinea - these names echo through time as we uncover fossils that provide glimpses into prehistoric worlds once inhabited by extraordinary creatures.