Animal Shell Collection

Shell fossil collage
Digital illustration featuring a plaster cast of a shell fossil and sand texture

Ammonite 1
macro photo of a cross section of a fossil of an ammonite shell, showing fine details and intricate patterns due to calcification of the shell and its contents

Leatherback sea turtle (sphargis coriacea)

Old Map Elements
Old map icons, eps 9

Land Snail (Gastropoda), internal anatomy, cross-section

Illustration of dinosaur hatching from egg

Krill (malacostracans), side view

Giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) with hard brown shell

Everglade Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus), pulling out flesh from the shell of a snail

Staircase with spiral shape in the city of Paris
Staircase with spiral shape in a golden and metal colors similar than a snail shell

Fossils and plants from the Triassic period, woodcuts, published 1897
Fossils and plants from the Triassic period. Wood engravings, published in 1897

Brown-lipped / Grove / Banded snails (Cepaea nemoralis) on plant stem, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Cretaceous fossils, wood engravings, published in 1877
Cretaceous fossils. Flabellina rugosa, Ptychodus latissimus, Bulimina obliqua, Lituola nautiloidea, Lituola nautiloidea, Textularia striata, Textularia aviculata, Baculites anceps

Tertiary fossils, wood engravings published in 1878
Tertiary fossils: Crassatella ponderosa, Cancer macrocheilus, Nummulites nummularia (cross section, side view, top view), Limnaeus pyramidalis, Rhombus minimus, Cerithrum hexagonum

Jurassic fossils, wood engravings, published in 1876
Jurassic fossils: Hemicidaris crenularis, Cypris leguminella, Cypris tuberculata, Cypris gibbosa, Ammonites Humphriesianus, Cidaris florigemma (barb), Thecosmilia annularis

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming over sea grass, Grenadines, Caribbean, February 2010

Nautilus shell in black and white
macro photo of a nautilus shell cross section in black and white

Achatina fulica, Giant African Snail with striped shell

Illustration, Scallop with fan-shaped shell

Spider (Araneae), internal anatomy, cross-section

Baby birds hatching from egg in four stages until bird is fully hatched, standing near adult

Illustration of Hermit Crab (Coenobita), without shell

Black and white illustration of Aphrodite (Venus), Greek and Roman goddess of love

Digital illustration of Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), showing leathery carapace

Radiated tortoise, critically endangered in the wild, Ivoloina Zoological Park, Tamatave, Madagascar, Africa

Burgundy Snail or Edible Snail -Helix pomatia-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Sydney Look out
Opera house and Harbour Bridge

Shells at Wilson Bright, South West Cape track, Southwest Tasmania

Ammonite 2
cross section of an ammonite shell fossil in rich browns and blues. A fine art photo composite showing intricate details in the shell structure

Nautilus shell
Cross section of a golden nautilus shell, isolated on a black background

Crab, top view

Illustration, Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) feeding on flowering cactus plant, side view

Cartoon of Garden Snail (helix aspera) with green body and multi coloured shell and brown Garden Slug (Arion hortensis), with eyes on top of long tentacles

Illustration of Thorny Oyster (Spondylus) with marine growth such as seaweed and sponges living on top of shell providing camouflage protection

Illustration of Blue Land Crab (Discoplax hirtipes) crawling up tree trunk, and Forest Snail (Anoglypta) gliding over leaves on ground

Illustration of Giant Triton (Charonia tritonis), predatory sea snail feeding on Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci)

Illustration of dinosaur egg

The Shell
This image was taken on the western side of Fraser Island - the largest Sandpit in the World. The sand here is very soft and boggy at some places no surprise I found this magic crack in the sand to

Pilgrimage walking sticks with a scallop shell
Pilgrims Staff walking sticks with Way of St. James scallop shell symbol and emblem, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Camino de Santiago

The Giant Tortoise
The Galapagos tortoise are the largest living species of tortoise. Modern Galapagos tortoises can weigh up to 417 kg (919 lb)

Antique silver hinged bread basket in a sophisticated atmosphere

Beach Gecko and Shell Australia
A small Gecko on beach sand with a small shell in Australia

High angle close-up of Pink Ghost crab (Ocypode ryderi), St Lucia, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Nocturnal Crabs that feed on deposited carrion and small animals. Theyre found in abundance from Cape town to Kenya. Jabula beach St. Lucia, Kwazulu-Natal South Africa

Camel Rock at New South Wales Coast

Aboriginal midden composed of cockle shells
Ancient aboriginal midden composed of cockle shells in Deep Gorge, Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia

Illustration of cracks around thick outer shell of empty dinosaur egg

Illustration of an oyster shell

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Animal Shells: A Fascinating Journey through Time and Nature" Ammonite 1: Unveiling the intricate beauty of an ancient marine creature's shell, preserved for millions of years. Shell fossil collage: Piecing together fragments from the past, revealing a story etched in stone. Illustration of dinosaur hatching from egg: Witnessing the birth of a prehistoric giant, protected by its sturdy shell. Old Map Elements: Tracing the evolution and distribution of creatures sheltered within their protective shells across continents and ages. Leatherback sea turtle (sphargis coriacea) with hard brown shell: Admiring nature's armor as this majestic creature navigates vast oceans. Giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) with hard brown shell: Marveling at a living relic that has witnessed centuries unfold beneath its resilient shield. Everglade Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus), pulling out flesh from the shell of a snail: Witnessing nature's delicate balance as one species relies on another for sustenance. Land Snail (Gastropoda), internal anatomy, cross-section: Peering into the hidden world within these slow-moving mollusks' spiral homes. Staircase with spiral shape in the city of Paris: Drawing parallels between architectural wonders and nature's ingenious design found in animal shells. Krill (malacostracans), side view: Discovering how even tiny crustaceans utilize their exoskeletons to thrive amidst ocean currents. Sea shell (Naticarius canrena): Holding a treasure washed ashore, marveling at its intricate patterns crafted by waves over time Cretaceous fossils, wood engravings published in 1877 .