Teuthida Collection

Belemnotheutis antiquus, squid
A well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from Christian Malford, Wiltshire

Seven squid and octopuses
Tableau 2 from Albertus Sebas Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

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

Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of eelgrass (Zostera marina), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

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

Cuttlefish, squid -calamari, cuttlefish, Polpi, calamares-, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand

Various Mollusca and Crustacea species
Watercolour from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, c.1820 Date: circa 1820

Verania sicula, 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

Sepioteuthis sicula. jpg
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

Sepiola rondeletii, 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

Sepia officinalis, 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

Sepia elegans, 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

Rossia dispar, 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

Onychoteuthis lichtensteinii, 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

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

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

Reef Squid, USS Kittiwake, Grand Cayman

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

Bigfin Reef Squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Bigfin reef squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Spiny spider crab, prawns, squid, langoustine, cuttlefish, Venus clams, and mussels

Squid specimen C016 / 5878
Squid specimen. Specimen jar containing a squid (order Teuthida) held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Thunderbolt belemnite fossil C016 / 5618
Thunderbolt belemnite (Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt) fossil. Belemnites are extinct squid like creatures. Specimen from the Upper Jurassic, found in Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK

Belemnite fossil C016 / 5598
Belemnite (Belemnitella mucronata) fossil. 71-65 million year old squid-like belemnite specimen from the Late Cretaceous, found in Mstricht, Holland

The Tank Room, Darwin Centre
The Tank Room in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Shell Gallery, May 1911
New attractions for visitors in 1907, four years before this image was taken, included life-size models of an octopus and a giant squid in the Shell Gallery (now the Jerwood Galllery)

LS Plate 83 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

Aulacoceras sulcatum, belemnite
An extinct marine fossil known as a belemnite. These are invertebrates from the class Cephalopoda belonging in the phylum Mollusca (molluscs). Photographed by Beatriz Aguirre-Urreta

Loligo sp. squid
Specimen of a squid (Loligo sp.)

Squid specimen
Specimen jar containing squid, held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Architeutis dux, giant squid
This 8.62-metre giant squid (Architeutis dux), called Archie, was caught off the coast of the Falkland Islands in March 2004

Belemnitella mucronata, belemnite
71-65 million year old squid-like belemnite specimen from the Late Cretaceous, Mstricht, Holland

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"Discovering the Enigmatic Teuthida: A Journey into the World of Squids and Octopuses" Dive deep into the ancient oceans as we unravel the mysteries of Teuthida, a fascinating group of marine creatures. Belemnotheutis antiquus, an extinct squid-like species from millions of years ago, offers us a glimpse into their evolutionary history. From seven different squid and octopus species to various mollusks and crustaceans, Teuthida showcases incredible biodiversity. Each specimen holds its own unique charm, captivating scientists and enthusiasts alike. In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde lies a juvenile Onychoteuthis sp. , one among many deep-sea species that roam these unexplored waters. Its delicate features hint at its mysterious lifestyle in this remote habitat. Witness nature's wonders as a female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) prepares to lay yet another egg on a blade of eelgrass in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. This intricate process highlights their dedication towards ensuring future generations thrive. Ommastrephes sagittatus is another remarkable member known for its swift movements and predatory prowess. These agile squids have mastered survival strategies that make them formidable hunters in their oceanic realm. It also encompasses other intriguing species like Verania sicula, Sepioteuthis sicula. jpg, Sepiola rondeletii, Sepia officinalis, and Sepia elegans - each with its own distinct characteristics contributing to this diverse family tree. As we delve deeper into understanding Teuthida's secrets, let us appreciate these enigmatic creatures' role in maintaining ecological balance within our vast oceans. Their existence reminds us that there are still countless wonders waiting to be discovered beneath the waves.