Squid Collection (page 7)

Onychia platyptera, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ommastrephes sagittatus, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Histioteuthis bonelliana, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Loligo vulgaris, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Enoploteuthis veranii, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Enoploteuthis owenii, squid
A glass model of a squid, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Fossils of extinct marine cephalopods, ancestors to the squid and cuttlefish, from the Jurassic.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Squid, Histioteuthis bonnellii, and octopus, Octopus vulgaris.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History)

Squid, Loligo vulgaris.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1798

Stranded Rissos dolphin - Head standing, playing out of the water. Scarring is believed to be made by the teeth of other Rissos dolphins or by their squid prey. (Grampus griseus)

Octopus or Squid, Fishes of Hawaii
Octopus or Squid. Fishes of Hawaii Date: 1930s

Indonesia, Raja Ampat, Aljui Bay. Close-up of nocturnal bobtail squid. Credit as
Nocturnal bobtail squid (Sepiolida), Aljui Bay, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Lembata Island. Close-up of a squid
Close-up of a squid, Lembata Island, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Squid, side view

Illustration of European Squid (Loligo vulgaris), with soft, brown mantle, long tentacles and shorter arms, squirting out black ink

Digital illustration of squid drawing water into mantle cavity using muscles to expand and contract

Digital cross section illustration of bivalve, squid, and snail anatomy

Illustration of shoal squid underwater

Illustration of turtle, squid, sardines and angel fish

Illustration of Elephant Seal swimming and feeding on squid

Black and white illustration of a pack of dogfish sharks hunting a squid

Chinese squid trawler in Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, South America

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Pygmy Squid. Date:

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Tropical Bottletail Squid buried in sand. Date:

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Golden Tropical Bottletail Squid on black sand. Date:

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Bigfin Reef Squid. Date:

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Berry's Bobtail Squid on sand. Date:

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Bigfin Reef Squid at night. Date:

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Bigfin Reef Squid at night. Date:

Pygmy Cuttlefish, Indonesia

Group of squids in formation near fishing net with silvery fish inside, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Cuttlefish, Indonesia

Group of bigfin reef squid with sharp sunrays piercing the surface
Group of bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in formation, with sharp sunrays piercing the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A bobtail squid emerges from the sandy seafloor
A bobtail squid (Euprymna berryi) emerges from the sandy seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

A pygmy cuttlefish among corals and algae near a reef
A pygmy cuttlefish hovers among corals and algae near a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Reef Squid, USS Kittiwake, Grand Cayman

A small bobtail squid crawls out of the sand
A small bobtail squid (Euprymna berryi) crawls out of the sand in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Colourful squid, Anambas, Indonesia

Colourful squid, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Colourful squid, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Caribbean Reef Squid at night on reef

Bigfin reef squid tending eggs along a buoy line, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) tending eggs which have been laid along a buoy line, taken at dusk, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Kaiwhekea plesiosaur feeding on a pair of squid-like cephalopods

Concept of the suction feeding Shastasaurus eating celphalopods
Artists concept of the suction feeding in Shastasaurus, where the ichthyosaur hunts bioluminescent cephalopods in deep waters

Aristonectes plesiosaur attempts to make a meal of a squid-like cephalopod during the Late Cretaceous period

A massive Shonisaurus attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites
A massive, 30-ton Shonisaurus, the largest known ichthyosaur (marine reptile) attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites

Squid-like Orthoceratites attempt to make meals of trilobites
Squid-like Orthoceratites (genus Orthoceras) attempt to make meals of trilobites of the species Asaphus kowalewskii at the bottom of an Ordovician sea 480 million years ago

Liopleurodon eating an ammonite. Liopleurodon are large carnivorous marine reptiles from the Jurassic era

Creatures from the four continents in a landscape with a view of Canton in the background
XAM66146 Creatures from the four continents in a landscape with a view of Canton in the background (oil on copper) by Kessel, Ferdinand van (1648-96); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

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"Squid: Mythical Creatures and Underwater Wonders" From ancient times to modern depictions, they have captivated our imaginations. The Fish Mosaic from Pompeii showcases the intricate beauty of these creatures, reminding us of their presence in history. Legends of the Kraken attacking ships during storms have fueled tales of adventure on the high seas. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters cartoon depicts England as an octopus of imperialism, symbolizing the far-reaching grasp of power. Jules Verne's iconic novel "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" takes us on a thrilling journey where Captain Nemo's sailors encounter giant cuttlefish. Wood engravings bring this fantastical world to life, leaving readers awestruck by the sheer size and mystery surrounding these deep-sea dwellers. The Giant Squid VT 7670 illustration provides a rare glimpse into Architeuthis, showcasing its immense profile. Meanwhile, the Vampire Squid demonstrates its unique defense mechanism by assuming a "pineapple" posture off California's coast. In Channel Isles and Caribbean waters alike, squid continue to thrive as vibrant inhabitants of coral reefs. Their graceful movements mesmerize divers who witness Caribbean reef squid hovering over colorful corals or Bigfin squid gracefully swimming through open water above. Whether portrayed in art or encountered in nature, squids remain enigmatic creatures that inspire awe and fascination. Exploring their mythical allure or observing them firsthand reminds us that there is still so much left to discover beneath the waves.