Lamellibranchia Collection (#2)

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

Gloripallium pallium, glory scallop
Detail of shell ribs on the glory scallop shell (Gloripallium pallium)

Spodylus americanus, thorny oyster
Watercolour of a thorny oyster on blue paper by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Aviculopecten planoradiatus, bivalve
Fossilised relics of this fan-shaped bivalve. Bivalves are shelled creatures and first appeared in the middle Cambrian, some 520 million years ago, they are still common in todays oceans

Fossilised Tellinella rostralis, tellin bivalve
Fossilised specimen of a Tellin bivalve from Ecocene Belgium, 58 million years ago. Bivalves are hinged molluscs which first appeared in the Middle Cambrian some 500 million years ago

Scabrotrigonia thoracica, bivalve
This horny-ribbed bivalve dates from the late Cretaceous period (142 million years ago), they are still common in todays seas and oceans

Bivalve mollusc

Gryphaea arcuata Lamarck, fossil oysters
About 190 million years old, found in the Lias clays and limestones of the Jurassic period. Commonly called Devils Toenails

Collection of molluscs
Plate 16 from The History of Rutherglen and East-Kilbride by David Ure ( 1793)

Dipsas sp
Plate 10, a holotype from Arhtur MacGregors Hans Sloane, 1994. Shell specimens showing Sir Hans Sloanes catalogue numbers

Spomdylus imperialis, imperial thorny oyster

Haliotis fulgens, green abalone
A pair of green abalone shells (Haliotis fulgens). This bivalve can been found upto 10m offshore in California

Gryphaea dilatata, devils toenail
This giant hooked oyster also known as a devils toenail originates from Sowerby, Upper Jurassic, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

Hyolithes, primitive mollusc
Shown here is Hyolithes, a Cambrian primitive mollusc. Hyolithes had an oval or cone-shaped, elongated shell and often occured in clusters along bedding planes of Cambrian shale

Ostrea sp. oyster with pearls
Oysters are bivalve molluscs found on the sea bed. Pearls, are smooth, spherical objects which can form inside their shells. They are considered valuable and are farmed and used to make jewellery

Trigona, bivalves
Shown here are a pair of Jurassic bivalves. Bivalves are shelled creatures and first appeared in the Middle Cambrian and are still common in todays seas and oceans

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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.