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Squid Collection (page 3)

"Squid: Mythical Creatures and Underwater Wonders" From ancient times to modern depictions, they have captivated our imaginations

Background imageSquid Collection: Evil King of the Abyss

Evil King of the Abyss
Alexander Semenov

Background imageSquid Collection: Blue Ring

Blue Ring
Davide Lopresti

Background imageSquid Collection: Oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) photographed at night, Green Island, Taiwan

Oval squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) photographed at night, Green Island, Taiwan. Minimum fees apply

Background imageSquid Collection: Kraken attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola

Kraken attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola
Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola. After a description by Pierre Denys de Montfort in his Natural History of the Mollusca

Background imageSquid Collection: Group of Bigfin reef squids (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) swimming at night, Indonesia

Group of Bigfin reef squids (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) swimming at night, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

Background imageSquid Collection: Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) swimming at night, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) swimming at night, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

Background imageSquid Collection: Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) eating fish at night, portrait. The Bahamas

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) eating fish at night, portrait. The Bahamas

Background imageSquid Collection: Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageSquid Collection: Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night

Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageSquid Collection: Eggs of European Squid (Loligo vulgaris). Channel Islands, UK, July

Eggs of European Squid (Loligo vulgaris). Channel Islands, UK, July

Background imageSquid Collection: Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in mid water at night

Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in mid water at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageSquid Collection: Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) capturing a pelagic shrimp with long red antennae

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) capturing a pelagic shrimp with long red antennae, in midwater, at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

Background imageSquid Collection: Deepsea squid from midwater catch 195-498m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Deepsea squid from midwater catch 195-498m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSquid Collection: Deepsea squid (Histioteuthis sp) from between 188m / 617ft and 507m / 1, 663ft depth, night

Deepsea squid (Histioteuthis sp) from between 188m / 617ft and 507m / 1, 663ft depth, night
Deepsea squid (Histioteuthis sp) from between 188m/617ft and 507m/1, 663ft depth, night, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSquid Collection: Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, El Ninot market, Lentils salad with squids and gazpacho

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, El Ninot market, Lentils salad with squids and gazpacho

Background imageSquid Collection: Europe, Italy, Marches. Mixed seafood platter for starter in a local restaurant

Europe, Italy, Marches. Mixed seafood platter for starter in a local restaurant

Background imageSquid Collection: Frittura di Pesce, fried fish in Naples, Italy

Frittura di Pesce, fried fish in Naples, Italy

Background imageSquid Collection: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh Market, Seafood Stall, Squid

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh Market, Seafood Stall, Squid

Background imageSquid Collection: Fish at local Tsukiji fish market, Tokyo, Japan

Fish at local Tsukiji fish market, Tokyo, Japan

Background imageSquid Collection: Octopus, Naxos, Cyclades, Greece

Octopus, Naxos, Cyclades, Greece

Background imageSquid Collection: Octopus drying in the Sun, Naxos, Cyclades, Greece

Octopus drying in the Sun, Naxos, Cyclades, Greece

Background imageSquid Collection: Octopus Petroglyph Papa Mangai in Papa Vaka, Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island

Octopus Petroglyph Papa Mangai in Papa Vaka, Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile

Background imageSquid Collection: Dried seafood stall, Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China

Dried seafood stall, Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China

Background imageSquid Collection: Dried seafood, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Dried seafood, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Background imageSquid Collection: Monster Monopoly. American cartoon, 1884, attacking John D. Rockefellers Standard Oil Company

Monster Monopoly. American cartoon, 1884, attacking John D. Rockefellers Standard Oil Company
STANDARD OIL CARTOON. Monster Monopoly. American cartoon, 1884, attacking John D. Rockefellers Standard Oil Company

Background imageSquid Collection: Squidy

Squidy
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageSquid Collection: Mars Attack

Mars Attack
Roberto Marchegiani

Background imageSquid Collection: Flow of Squid

Flow of Squid
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageSquid Collection: Life in the Sea

Life in the Sea
Go Nagai

Background imageSquid Collection: Modern Toy Soldiers

Modern Toy Soldiers
Artem Pozdniakov

Background imageSquid Collection: The Fish Market, Venice

The Fish Market, Venice
A painting which depicts the busy scene of a fish market in Venice, Italy, beside a canal, customers can be seen in great numbers, bartering with merchants for their catch, which consists of fish

Background imageSquid Collection: Startling Stories - The Gods Hate Kansas

Startling Stories - The Gods Hate Kansas by Joseph J. Millard. A tentacled alien grips a man and woman in its clutches. The man tries to defeat the monster by attacking it with a taser

Background imageSquid Collection: Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of

Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of eelgrass (Zostera marina), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Background imageSquid Collection: Jar with octopus motif, -50 BC (clay, pigment)

Jar with octopus motif, -50 BC (clay, pigment)
7309951 Jar with octopus motif, -50 BC (clay, pigment) by Minoan; 74.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay, pigment, Material: clay)

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90038593

DDE-90038593
Swallow-tailed Gull (Larus furcatus) Punto Cevallos, Espa

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90037285

DDE-90037285
Close up of bigfin reef squid, or sepioteuthis lessoniana. Date: 01/03/2005

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DDE-90027463
Cayman Islands, Little Cayman Island, Underwater view Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea)along Bloody Bay Wall Date: 14/12/2006

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90027462

DDE-90027462
Cayman Islands, Little Cayman Island, Underwater view Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea)along Bloody Bay Wall Date: 14/12/2006

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90026241

DDE-90026241
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy albatross on nest Date: 23/01/2007

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90026237

DDE-90026237
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross feeding chick Date: 23/01/2007

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DDE-90026236
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross feeding chick Date: 23/01/2007

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90026235

DDE-90026235
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross feeding chick Date: 23/01/2007

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90026234

DDE-90026234
Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Shy Albatross feeding chick Date: 23/01/2007

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90024716

DDE-90024716
Nocturnal bobtail squid (Sepiolida), Aljui Bay, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90024667

DDE-90024667
Close-up of a squid, Lembata Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageSquid Collection: DDE-90024615

DDE-90024615
Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Bobtail squid buries itself on sea floor. Date: 11/02/2005

Background imageSquid Collection: Squid

Squid
Serge Melesan

Background imageSquid Collection: Jules Verne (1828-1905) studying life at the bottom of the sea

Jules Verne (1828-1905) studying life at the bottom of the sea, caricature from L Algerie Comique et Pittoresque
CHT211384 Jules Verne (1828-1905) studying life at the bottom of the sea, caricature from L Algerie Comique et Pittoresque magazine, Oran 1883 (colour litho) by Chape, J




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"Squid: Mythical Creatures and Underwater Wonders" From ancient times to modern depictions, they have captivated our imaginations. The Fish Mosaic from Pompeii showcases the intricate beauty of these creatures, reminding us of their presence in history. Legends of the Kraken attacking ships during storms have fueled tales of adventure on the high seas. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters cartoon depicts England as an octopus of imperialism, symbolizing the far-reaching grasp of power. Jules Verne's iconic novel "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" takes us on a thrilling journey where Captain Nemo's sailors encounter giant cuttlefish. Wood engravings bring this fantastical world to life, leaving readers awestruck by the sheer size and mystery surrounding these deep-sea dwellers. The Giant Squid VT 7670 illustration provides a rare glimpse into Architeuthis, showcasing its immense profile. Meanwhile, the Vampire Squid demonstrates its unique defense mechanism by assuming a "pineapple" posture off California's coast. In Channel Isles and Caribbean waters alike, squid continue to thrive as vibrant inhabitants of coral reefs. Their graceful movements mesmerize divers who witness Caribbean reef squid hovering over colorful corals or Bigfin squid gracefully swimming through open water above. Whether portrayed in art or encountered in nature, squids remain enigmatic creatures that inspire awe and fascination. Exploring their mythical allure or observing them firsthand reminds us that there is still so much left to discover beneath the waves.