Lamellibranchia Collection

Extinct marine reptiles
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200

Pleuroploca trapezium, trapezium horse conch
A pair of trapezium horse conch (Pleuroploca trapezium). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Pecten sp. scallop
A fossil scallop from the Corallian Crag of Suffolk, England. Scallop shells are made up of two hinged plates and are a genus of bivalve mollusc

Tridacna gigas, giant clam
A pair of giant clam (Tridacna gigas). This endangered species is the largest living molluscs and can reach sizes of over 1m

Hippurites radiosus, rudist mollusc shell
Rudist mollusc shells are elongated molluscs and were also reef builders. Specimen dates from the Late Cretaceous, Des Moulins, Charente, France

Oyster shell with pearl
Oyster is a name given to a group of molluscs which can be found on sea beds, often in coastal waters. The pearl, a smooth spherical object can form inside its shell

Five bivalve fossils
(Top) Chlamys fibrosa; (Centre left) Chlamys splendens; (Centre right) Perampliata ampliata; (Lower left) Mytilus ungulatus; (Lower right) Trigonia reticulata

Tridacna maxima R�g, 1798, giant clam
Plate 76 from a bound volume of illustrations used for Lamarcks Genera of shells. Watercolour and graphite on paper, c. 1820 by Anna Children (became Atkins) (1799-1871) Date: 1820

Epidiceras speciosum (Munster), internal cast of bivalve
Steinkern (internal cast) of a bizarrre rudist bivalve from the Jurassic period. Specimen from the Upper Kimmeridgian rocks, Kelheim, Bavaria, Germany

Green abalone shells C016 / 6055
Pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found up to 10 metres offshore in California, USA

European thorny oyster shells
Pair of painted thorny oyster (Spondylus pictorum) shells. This bivalve can be found offshore up to 50 metres in the Mediterranean and Red seas

Trapezium horse conch shells C016 / 6030
Pair of trapezium horse conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) shells. This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

European thorny oyster shells C016 / 6051
Pair of European thorny oyster (Spondylus gaederopus) shells

Painted thorny oyster shells C016 / 6058
Pair of painted thorny oyster (Spondylus pictorum) shells. This bivalve can be found offshore up to 50 metres in the Mediterranean and Red seas

Giant clam shells C016 / 6060
Pair of giant clam (Tridacna gigas) shells. This endangered species is the largest living molluscs and can reach sizes of over 1 metre

Mollusc shells C016 / 6196
Mollusc (Barbatia novaezelandiae). Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Green abalone shells C016 / 6054
Pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found up to 10 metres offshore in California, USA

Bivalve fossil C016 / 6005
Bivalve (Myophorella incurva) fossil. This specimen originates from the Portland Oolite, Portland, Dorset, UK

Imperial thorny oyster shells C016 / 6061
Pair of imperial thorny oyster (Spondylus imperalis) shells. This bivalve can be found in the waters surrounding the Philippines

Oyster fossil C016 / 6001
Oyster (Gryphaea incurva) fossil. This specimen, also known as the Devils Toenail, is from Lower Lias in Gloucestershire, UK

Trapezium horse conch shells C016 / 6015
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Imperial thorny oyster shells C016 / 6050
Pair of imperial thorny oyster (Spondylus imperalis) shells. This bivalve can be found in the waters surrounding the Philippines

Giant clam shells C016 / 6059
Pair of giant clam (Tridacna gigas) shells. This endangered species is the largest living molluscs and can reach sizes of over 1 metre

Painted thorny oyster shells C016 / 6056
Pair of painted thorny oyster (Spondylus pictorum) shells. This bivalve can be found offshore up to 50 metres in the Mediterranean and Red seas

Green abalone shells C016 / 6053
Pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found up to 10 metres offshore in California, USA

Turtle skull bivalve fossil C016 / 5997
Turtle skull bivalve fossil. Internal cast of a bivalve fossil found in North Carolina, USA, that dates to the Cretaceous. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Giant vent mussels C016 / 5672
Giant vent mussels (Bathymodiolus elongatus). These huge molluscs are known only in the north Fiji basin where they live in hydrothermal vents at a depth of 2800m

Fossil scallop shell C016 / 5615
Fossil scallop (Chespecten jeffersonius) shell. This shell originated from the Miocene era, 23-7 million years ago and was found in Maryland, USA

Mollusc, Arca (Barbatia) novaezelandiae
Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Six molluscs including four gastropods and two bivalves
Watercolour 396 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Shipworm borings
This block of wood was attacked by Teredo navalis, common shipworm about 50 million years ago

Opalised snails and clam
Found in the South Australia town of Coober Pedy, these ancient snail and clam shells have been preserved in semi-precious opal

Glove knitted from the beard threads of the pen shell (Pin
Made in the 1700s from the beard threads of the pen shell (Pinna nobilis), a large Mediterranean mollusc

Seven molluscs, including two bivalves and five gastropods
Watercolour 390 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Wee-ang-i, Ger-my, Won-ni, Goo-rung, from the Watling Collection

Four different molluscs
Watercolour 397 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled gna-go-rang, from the Watling Collection

Myophorella incurva, steinkern of bivalve
Osses Ed - steinkern or internal cast of bivalve Myophorella incurva (J. de C. Sowerby) originating from thePortland Oolite, Portland

Gryphaea incurva, oyster
Fossil oyster also known as the Devils Toenail, specimen from the Lower Lias, Gloucestershire

Pleuroploca trapezium, trapezium horse conch
A pair of trapezium horse conch (Pleuroploca trapezium). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Spondylus imperialis, imperial thorny oyster
A pair of imperial thorny oysters (Spondylus imperalis) This bivalve can be found in the waters surrounding the Philippines

Plagiostoma, fossil shell
This shell of Plagiostoma from the British Jurassic measures 8.5 cm wide and shows radial ornamentation and growth banding

On the dredge
Common dredge as descibed by Professor Edward Forbes. Anatomical Manipulation, Tulk and Henfrey 1843

Spondylus pictorum, painted thorny oyster
A pair of painted thorny oysters (Spondylus pictorum). This bivalve can be found offshore up to 50 metres in the Mediterranean and Red seas

Turtle skull bivalve
PDT unreg. Steinkern or internal cast of an unidentified bivalve, Cretaceous, North Carolina, U.S.A

Spondylus gaederopus, European thorny oyster
A pair European thorny oysters (Spondylus gaederopus). This thorny bivalve is distributed around northwest coasts of Africa

Bathymodiolus elongatus, giant vent mussel
Specimen of the giant vent mussel (Bathymodiolus elongatus). Thes huge mollusc are know only the north Fiji basin where they live in hydrothermal vents at a depth of 2800m

Chespecten jeffersonius, scallop
Specimen of the scallop (Chespecten jeffersonius), this shell originated from the Miocene era, some 23-7 million years ago. Maryland, USA

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"Lamellibranchia: A Glimpse into the Ancient Marine World" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of Lamellibranchia, a group of extinct marine reptiles that once roamed our oceans. From the depths of French Polynesia's Tuamotu archipelago to the captivating black pearl found within an oyster, it offers a glimpse into a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Pleuroploca trapezium, also known as the trapezium horse conch. Its intricate shell pattern tells tales of ancient seafloors and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. And speaking of treasures, Tridacna maxima Rège, 1798 presents us with giant clams boasting stunning hues and immense size. Delve deeper into history with Epidiceras speciosum (Munster), where internal casts reveal intricate details about these bivalves' inner workings. These fossils provide valuable insights into their once-thriving existence and add another layer to Lamellibranchia's story. Marvel at Tridacna gigas, yet another giant clam species that captivates with its sheer magnitude. These colossal creatures remind us of nature's ability to create wonders beyond imagination. As we journey through time, we encounter five bivalve fossils that serve as reminders of life forms long gone but not forgotten. Their preserved remains offer glimpses into ecosystems teeming with diverse marine life. The vibrant green abalone shells (C016 / 6055) catch our eye while European thorny oyster shells showcase nature's artistry (C016 / 6051). Trapezium horse conch shells (C016 / 6030) further enhance our understanding of this intriguing group's evolution and adaptation over millions of years.