Mollusks Collection (page 6)

Pond snail egg mass, light micrograph
Pond snail egg mass. Light micrograph showing a number of great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) eggs (yellow blobs), surrounded by a jelly mass (horizontal)

Snails eating a flower at night. Common garden snails (Helix aspersa, brown) and a white-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis, yellow) feeding on a flower of a dahlia (Dahlia sp.) plant

Slug turning the right way up. Composite image of a slug righting itself after it was turned on its back (top left). The slugs circular, oblique and longitudinal muscles

Brown-lipped snail colour variants. Collection of brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis) shells showing the different colour variations

Pond snail egg masses, light micrograph
Pond snail egg masses. Light micrograph of the underside of a white water lily (Nymphaea alba) leaf (green), showing a number of great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) egg cases (sausage-shaped)

Allied cowrie on a sea fan. Allied cowries (Ovula ovum) are sea snails that cover their shell with a mantle, which is coloured and textured to match the host organism

Sea angel (Clione limacina) with hatchlings. The sea angel is a type of sea slug. Its hatchlings are secreted from the adult in a spherical mucus cocoon

Octopus on the seabed
Octopus (order Octopoda) on the seabed. Unknown species of octopus camouflaged against the bleached sands of a coral lagoon

Thorny oyster and red sponge. Thorny oyster (Spondylus varians) with a red sponge (red, bottom) covering its shell. Thorny oysters are filter feeders and are common on steep reefs and walls

Papuan cuttlefish (Sepia papuensis) under soft coral (Xenia sp.). Cuttlefish change colour according to thier surroundings by dilating or contracting pigment cells called chromatophores

Egg cowrie (Ovula ovum, white) on leather coral on which it feeds. Egg cowries are a type of marine snail that feed on coral

Skeleton shrimp and mussels
Skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) on a brown algae (Laminaria sp.) frond

Horsemussel. Close-up of an open horsemussel (Modiolus modiolus), showing the siphon through which it draws water. Mussels filter plankton and other microscopic sea creatures out of the water as food

Flat periwinkle. The flat periwinkle (Littorina obtusata ) is a type of small marine snail

Marine snail (Margarites groenlandicus)

Sea butterfly (Limacina helicina). Sea butterflies are swimming predatory marine sea snails. They have two wing-like outgrowths (parapodia, left and right) derived from their foot

Predators feeding on a hydroid colony
Predators feeding on a hydrozoa colony. Colony of Tubularia larynx hydrozoa that has been destroyed by nudibranchs (Coryphella sp)

Lined chiton and nudibranch eggs. Lined Chiton (Tonicella marmorea, left) next to a spiral-shaped clutch of nudibranch (sea slug) eggs

Reef squid (Sepioteuthis sp.). Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Giant octopus, artwork
Giant octopus. Computer artwork of a giant octopus under light rays

Bobtail squid on the seabed
Bobtail squid (order Sepiolida) on the seabed. Like all squid, bobtail squid have small sacs of pigment beneath the surface of the skin called chromatophores

Bubble shell. Bubble shells (suborder Cephalaspidea) are primitive sea slugs related to nudibranchs. They have retained a shell, which may be reduced or internal, and unlike terrestrial snails

Sea snail. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Camouflaged reef octopus. Reef octopus (Octopus sp.) extremely well camouflaged against coral. This octopus can change the colour and texture of its skin to camouflage itself from predators and prey

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea). This small schooling squid inhabits shallow coastal waters of the Caribbean Sea. It feeds on crustaceans and small fish

Flamboyant cuttlefish hunting
Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) hunting on the sea floor. Cuttlefish feed on small molluscs, crabs, shrimp and fish by rapidly striking out with a pair of tentacles

Flamingo tongue snail feeding on coral
Flamingo tongue snail (Cyphoma gibbosum) feeding on coral. This sea snail feeds by sucking the coral polyps out of their holes

Squid hiding in feather star. Juvenile of an unknown species of squid hiding within the arms of a feather star. Juvenile squid are capable of changing the colour of their skin from birth

Sea Otter - in water feeding on mollusk - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A3597
TOM-1642 Sea Otter - in water feeding on mollusc Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wavy Volute Shell Rapid Bay, South Australia. TED00071
AUS-1911 Wavy Volute Shell Rapid Bay, South Australia. Amoria undulata John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Mollusks, the fascinating aquatic animals with diverse body structures, encompass a wide range of species. From the precious wentletrap sea snail shell C019/1323 to the captivating artwork depicting a giant octopus, these creatures never fail to mesmerize us. Found in various parts of Asia and East Belauensis, they can known for their unique characteristics. They belong to the cephalopod family, which includes intelligent beings like squids and octopuses. Their blue bodies stand out in the underwater world, creating an enchanting sight for all who encounter them. In addition to cephalopods, gastropoda is another group that dwell in Asian waters. These small reptiles and butterflies often find solace in secluded corners of woods where they coexist harmoniously. The relationship between humans and mollusks goes back centuries. Natives fishing for giant clams on the Indus River (as depicted in plate 102) showcases how these animals have been an essential part of our fauna-rich culture since ancient times. Similarly, Indians diving for pearls (illustrated in plates 93 from Venationes Ferarum Avium) highlights their significance as a valuable resource throughout history. Even today, we witness their influence as seen through images such as "Snail Merchant" or when fish and oysters become part of our daily lives. The intricate connection between humans and mollusks continues to shape our understanding of aquatic ecosystems. Let us appreciate these remarkable creatures that inhabit our oceans and remind ourselves of their importance within nature's delicate balance. Through photographs like EyeUbiquitous_20100861 or EyeUbiquitous_20100860 capturing moments frozen in time, we can marvel at the beauty that lies beneath the surface - a world dominated by magnificent mollusks.