Molluscs Collection (page 5)

Strange snails and clams (coloured engraving)
997404 Strange snails and clams (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Life in the Open Sea, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho)
IL283084 Life in the Open Sea, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho) by Brightwell, Leonard Robert (b.1889); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint. The rows of chitinous, recurved teeth (the cuticula, part of the radula) leave a distinctive zigzag pattern

Prehistoric animals (engraving)
6001976 Prehistoric animals (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric animals)

Orders of Molluscs
6338799 Orders of Molluscs by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Orders of Molluscs. Cuttlefish, chambered nautilus, sea angel, sea butterfly, slug, floating sea snail, chiton, oyster)

Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving)
980156 Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spirobranchia, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999862 Spirobranchia, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Mycetozoa, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999858 Mycetozoa, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Ascidiae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999850 Ascidiae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Hexacoralla, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999835 Hexacoralla, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Florideae or Rhodophyceae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999831 Florideae or Rhodophyceae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Pen Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999675 Pen Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Cowrie Shells, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999634 Cowrie Shells, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Sea Cucumber, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001205 Sea Cucumber, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Molluscs (coloured engraving)
998000 Molluscs (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

German snails (coloured engraving)
997801 German snails (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Fresh Water Polyps, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999282 Fresh Water Polyps, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Strange molluscs (coloured engraving)
998393 Strange molluscs (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Animals of the early Palaeozoic Era (colour litho)
3620990 Animals of the early Palaeozoic Era (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of the early Palaeozoic Era)

Nepenthaceae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999828 Nepenthaceae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Giant Octopus, illustration from L Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere
CHT441000 Giant Octopus, illustration from L Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques by Denys-Montfort, c

Giant Octopus, illustration from L Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere
CHT207689 Giant Octopus, illustration from L Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques by Denys-Montfort, c

Gamochonia, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999868 Gamochonia, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Leptomedusae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999867 Leptomedusae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Teleostei, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999852 Teleostei, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Basimycetes, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999829 Basimycetes, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Nudibranchia, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999810 Nudibranchia, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Acanthophracta, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999808 Acanthophracta, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Hexactinellae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999803 Hexactinellae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Melethallia, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999802 Melethallia, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Pennatulida, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999787 Pennatulida, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Narcomedusae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999785 Narcomedusae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Tubulariae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999775 Tubulariae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Slit Shells, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999612 Slit Shells, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Gorgons Head, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001340 Gorgons Head, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Limax Snail, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001197 Limax Snail, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Fossils of ammonites and nautilus (litho)
5997119 Fossils of ammonites and nautilus (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fossils of ammonites and nautilus)

Jurassic fossils (engraving)
6001975 Jurassic fossils (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jurassic fossils. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon)

Cystoidea, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999855 Cystoidea, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Discomedusae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999853 Discomedusae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Diatomea, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999849 Diatomea, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Cubomedusae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999843 Cubomedusae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Acephala, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999821 Acephala, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Ammonitida, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999811 Ammonitida, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Cyrtoidea, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999799 Cyrtoidea, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Echinidea, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999798 Echinidea, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Tetracoralla, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999797 Tetracoralla, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Bryozoa, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999791 Bryozoa, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

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"Molluscs: A Fascinating World of Diversity and Beauty" From the ancient fossil ammonite, Desmoceras spp. , that once roamed the Upper Early Cretaceous seas of Madagascar to the vibrant purple nudibranchs gracefully gliding through ocean depths, molluscs captivate us with their intriguing presence. Intricate prints left behind by snails on sandy shores remind us of their delicate existence, while oyster shells housing artificial pearls showcase nature's ability to create stunning treasures. And who can resist the culinary delights prepared by skilled chefs using these humble snails? Madagascar continues to unveil its secrets as it reveals another fossil ammonite species - Cleoniceras sp. , from a time long past. Meanwhile, cuttlefish mesmerize with their color-changing abilities and giant African snails capture our attention as they engage in a unique mating ritual involving love darts. But not all they can harmless; cone shells lurk in tropical marine waters, deadly and poisonous. Yet even amidst danger, beauty persists. Venturing into deeper waters, we encounter the colossal Giant Squid VT 7670 illustrated by Valerie Taylor - an awe-inspiring creature lurking in the shadows. And let's not forget about the mysterious Giant Pacific Octopus that calls Alaska to California home - a master of disguise and intelligence. They have conquered land and sea alike, showcasing diversity beyond imagination. From fossils to living wonders, they continue to amaze us with their resilience and adaptability. So next time you stumble upon a seashell or catch sight of a sea slug floating gracefully underwater, take a moment to appreciate these remarkable creatures that make our world so enchanting.