Cephalopoda Collection (#3)

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

Picture No. 12479379
European squid or common squid, Loligo vulgaris. Date:

Bottletail squid (Sepiadarium kochi) Komodo, Indonesia

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Argonauta argo (female), 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

Blue-Ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena), internal anatomy, cross-section

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The Palau chambered nautilus, Nautilus belauensis, is mainly found in the Western Carolines as its name suggests. These nautilus are highly mobile scavenging herbalists

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Giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, or North Pacific giant octopus, British Columbia, Canada

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The day octopus, Octopus cyanea, is also known as the big blue octopus. It occurs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) is also known as the Big blue octopus. It occurs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa; Hawaii, United States of America

Giant Pacific Octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, British Columbia, Canada
Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dolfleini), or North Pacific giant octopus; British Columbia, Canada

Broadclub Cuttlefish, Philippines
A close look at the head and eye of a Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus); Philippines

Day Octopus, Octopus cyanea, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Day Octopus, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Chambered Nautilus
Chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius); Manado, Indonesia

Day Octopus
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) In Mid-Water; Hawaii, United States Of America

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea), View Of The Suckers On This Eight Armed Cephalopod; Hawaii, United States Of America

This View Shows The Eight Armed Cephalopod Free Swimming In Mid-Water, Day Octopus, (Octopus Cyanea); Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Dr Karl Jordan (1875-1972)
Curator of entomology at Walter Rothschilds Zoological Museum at Tring from 1893, beyond Rothschilds death and up to the transition to the Natural History Museum at Tring in 1938

Emma Rothschild (1844-1935)
Mother of Tring Museum founder Walter Rothschild

Emu, rheas and kangaroos at Tring Park
Live animals collected by Walter Rothschild in the grounds of Tring Park, with keeper Mr Marcham, 1890 Date: 1890

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1933
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Lesser Octopus, Eledone cirrhosa, side view

Cretaceous chalk seafloor
An artists impression of a Cretaceous (144 to 65 million years ago) hard chalk seafloor, where an ammonite floats above crinoids, sea urchins, brachiopods, molluscs, and a lobster

Plesiosaurus, Telesaurus, Ichthyosaurus, Pentacrinites, Ammo
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 and 145 million years ago

Nipponites mirabilis, ammonite
This ammonite from the Upper Cretaceous of Japan displays a loose, tangled coil

Chalk sea diorama
Diorama of Cretaceous (144 to 65 million years ago) sea floor chalk deposits, and various cephalopods

Wonderpus Octopus, Wunderpus photogenicus, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Entomology, W. Rothschild Zoological Museum
The Museum was bequeathed to the Natural History Museum following Rothschilds death in 1937, along with its unique collections of preserved animals

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1932
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Alfred Newton (1829-1907), Professor of Comparative Anatomy at Cambridge University in the late 19th Century. Newton was an expert ornithologist and tutored Walter Rothschild in anatomy

Nautilus sp
Alice Bolingbroke Woodward (1862-1951). Watercolour on paper. Alice Woodward was taught science and illustration by her father Henry Woodward

Hans Sloanes nautilus shell
Sir Hans Sloane is perhaps the most important collector ever. His huge collection forms the core of both the British Museum and the Natural History Museum

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

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Cephalopoda, the mysterious and captivating creatures of the sea. From the giant octopus to extinct marine reptiles, these animals have fascinated scientists and adventurers alike. Imagine diving into the depths of the ocean and coming face to face with an ancient Asteroceras, a fossil ammonite that once roamed these waters millions of years ago. Or witnessing the mesmerizing sight of an Ocellate octopus gracefully swimming up from the sea floor, its vibrant colors illuminating its path. Octopuses are known for their intelligence and adaptability. Take for instance the veined octopus resting on top of two halves of an old coconut, using it as both shelter and camouflage. These creatures never cease to amaze us with their resourcefulness. Intriguing portraits capture moments in time when a bigfin squid hovers in open water above corals, showcasing its ethereal beauty. And let's not forget about deep-sea species like Abraliopsis atlantica found off Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean - they remind us just how diverse our planet truly is. For those seeking adventure, exploring Asia offers encounters with various cephalopods such as cuttlefishes darting through colorful coral reefs or Asian squids gliding effortlessly through azure waters. The Argonauta hians, commonly known as brown paper nautilus, showcases nature's artistry with its delicate shell resembling crumpled paper. It serves as a reminder that even within this group there is immense diversity. Coconut or veined octopuses are nocturnal hunters who venture out into sandy bottoms at nightfall - witnessing one skillfully hunting is like observing a master magician at work. A wide-angle macro view reveals intricate details as a veined octopus stretches itself across rocks or plants underwater – reminding us that beauty can be found even in small-scale wonders. Cephalopoda encompasses all these incredible beings - each with its own unique characteristics and behaviors.