Cephalopod Collection (page 6)

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

Eledone cirrhosa, Curled Octopus
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, marked Sepia octopodia

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

Tremoctopus velifer, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, 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

Philonexia catenulatus, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, 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

Octopus vulgaris, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rasenia uralensi, ammonite
A fossil ammonite from the Upper Jurassic, Kimmeridge clay, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. An ammonite has a coiled, chambered shell and is an extinct mollusc

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

Argonauta argo (males), octopus
A glass model of two octopuses, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

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

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

Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of octopus. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up of deadly blue-ringed octopus. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Buyat Bay. A cuttlefish swims over hard coral. Credit as
Cuttlefish (Sepiida) swimming over hard coral, Buyat Bay, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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, New Guinea Island, Raja Ampat. Close-up of cuttlefish amid corals. Credit as
Cuttlefish (Sepiida) amid corals, Raja Ampat, New Guinea Island, 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

Nautilus, side view

Squid, side view

Illustration of Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), invertebrate molluscs with cephalopod eyes, swimming and camouflaged against seabed

Illustration of various types of mollusc

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Pygmy Squid. Date:

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Poison Ocellate Octopus in glass. Date:

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Wunderpus Octopus hunting on black sand. Date:

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Tropical Bottletail Squid buried in sand. Date:

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White V Octopus camouflaged with sand. Date:

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Algae Octopus. Date:

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Algae Octopus. 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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Pfeffer's Flamboyant Cuttlefish. Date:

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Mimic Octopus. Date:

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Mimic Octopus. Date:

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Mimic Octopus. Date:

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Mimic Octopus. Date:

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Longarmed Octopus. Date:

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Cephalopods: From Ancient Mosaics to Living Wonders" Dive into the captivating realm of cephalopods, as we unravel their intriguing story through various hints scattered across time. Starting with a Roman seafood mosaic, depicting an array of marine creatures, our attention is drawn to the mesmerizing giant octopus that has fascinated humans for centuries. Moving forward in history, an engraving showcasing a nautilus and an ammonite reminds us of these ancient relatives of modern-day cephalopods. These extinct marine reptiles once roamed the oceans alongside fascinating creatures like Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite frozen in time. Shifting our focus to present times, we encounter the enigmatic octopus - intelligent and elusive beings that continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. An astonishing SEM image reveals intricate details of an ammonite fossil while highlighting its significance in understanding Earth's past. Traveling back further in time, we stumble upon a 19th-century depiction of the common octopus - showcasing its unique characteristics and vibrant colors. However, not all cephalopods boast such flamboyance; enter the Blue-ringed Octopus with its stunning blue rings serving as both beauty and warning. As we delve deeper into this diverse group of animals known as cephalopods, we come across Argonauta hians or brown paper nautilus - displaying incredible craftsmanship by creating delicate shells from secreted materials. Meanwhile, Sepia officinalis or cuttlefish amazes us with its side view revealing remarkable adaptations for survival. From ancient mosaics portraying Roman delicacies to fossils preserving long-lost species like ammonites and marine reptiles – cephalopods have left their mark throughout history. Today's living wonders such as giant octopuses and colorful blue-ringed octopi remind us that there is still much more to uncover about these intelligent and mysterious creatures that inhabit our aquatic world.