Cephalopoda Collection (#5)

Bigfin Reef Squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Eye of Bigfin reef squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Bigfin reef squid -Sepioteuthis lessoniana-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) adult, at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Fossils of Cephalopods and Ammonites
Fossils - Cephalopods - Ammonites

Fossil of Nautilus pseudo-elegans
Fossils - Nautilus pseudo-elegans

Selection of Molluscs and pair of Frogs legs, close up

Three pieces of sliced raw squid on marble surface, close up

Octopis vulgaris, raw Octopus, view from below

Captive Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)

Fossils, Goniatites, illustration
Illustration of fossil Goniatites

Common nautilus shell C016 / 5941
Common nautilus (Nautilus pompilus). Seventeenth century carved nautilus shell showing three techniques used by Dutch craftsmen: cameo work

Ammonite fossils C016 / 6000
Ammonite fossils. At left is an Aulacosphinctoides infundibulus ammonite that dates to the Lower Tithonian, and was found in Middle Spiti Shales, Niti Pass, Himalayas, Nepal

Octopus eyes C015 / 9381
Octopus eyes (Enteroctopus dofleini)

Octopus eye C015 / 9382
Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini)

Octopus C015 / 9380
Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) with diver

Octopus, illustration C018 / 0807
Octopus (Benthoctopus sp.), illustration. Octopuses swim headfirst using their trailing arms to propel themselves through the water

Common nautilus shells C016 / 6049
Pair of common nautilus (Nautilus pompilius) shells. Nautilus are the closest living creature to the extinct ammonites, they can be found in the west Pacific

Ammonite fossils C016 / 5969
Ammonites fossils. Rock containing numerous Asteroceras sp. and Promicroceras sp. ammonites. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Octopus, close up
Octopus. Close up view of an octopus head. The eyes are upper right and lower left is the siphon, a funnel-like structure that is used to move water into or away from the mantle

Octopus eye (Enteroctopus dofleini)

Snakestone ammonite C016 / 5999
Snakestone ammonite (Hildoceras bifrons) from the Jurassic Lias rocks of Yorkshire, UK. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Brown paper nautilus shells C016 / 6048
Pair of brown paper nautilus (Argonauta hians) shells. This delicate-shelled cephalopod is distributed in warm seas globally

Belemnite fossil C016 / 5998
Belemnite fossil. Longitudinal section through a belemnite (Acrocoelites vulgaris) fossil showing the phragmocone, the chambered part of the cell

Fossil ammonite C016 / 6079
Fossil ammonite (Hoplites sp.). This is a stongly-ribbed Cretaceous ammonite. This 7.8 centimetre wide specimen is from was found in Southern England. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Ammonite and bivalve fossils C017 / 8487
Ammonite and bivalve fossils, exposed in a flat dolostone bed of coastal rocks. This specimen was found in the Kimmeridge Clay Formation, in Dorset, UK, part of the Jurassic Coast Heritage Site

Ammonite fossil C017 / 8486
Ammonite fossil, exposed in a flat dolostone bed of coastal rocks. Ammonites, now extinct, were marine invertebrate molluscs with a spiral shell, most less than 20 centimetres across

Squid specimen C016 / 5878
Squid specimen. Specimen jar containing a squid (order Teuthida) held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Ammonite fossil C016 / 5776
Ammonite (Aulacostephanus autissiodorensis) ammonite. This is an Upper Jurassic macroconch (larger form) ammonite. Despite some damage to the shell, the fine ribbing is still apparent

Ammonite fossil C016 / 5775
Ammonite (Aulacostephanus autissiodorensis) fossil. This is an Upper Jurassic microconch (small form) ammonite with lappets on the heavily ribbed shell

Nautiloid fossil C016 / 5774
Nautiloid (Bactrites carinatus) fossil. This straight nautiloid originates from the Devonian period (419-358 million years ago) and was found in Germany

Thunderbolt belemnite fossil C016 / 5618
Thunderbolt belemnite (Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt) fossil. Belemnites are extinct squid like creatures. Specimen from the Upper Jurassic, found in Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK

Belemnite fossil C016 / 5598
Belemnite (Belemnitella mucronata) fossil. 71-65 million year old squid-like belemnite specimen from the Late Cretaceous, found in Mstricht, Holland

Psiloceras planorbis, nacreous ammonite
These specimens of Psiloceras planorbis are Britains earliest ammonites. Part of the William Smith collection

Belemnotheutis antiquus
A well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from the famous clay deposits in Wiltshire

Cuttlefish dissection drawing
Table LI, taken from Bibel der Natur byJan Swammerdamm

The Tank Room, Darwin Centre
The Tank Room in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Aturia sp. nautilus
Watercolour by Alice B. Woodward, c. 1880. Drawings 1 and 2 have had their shells removed, drawing 3 is a cross section of the shell and drawing 4 is an apical (open end) view

Shell Gallery, May 1911
New attractions for visitors in 1907, four years before this image was taken, included life-size models of an octopus and a giant squid in the Shell Gallery (now the Jerwood Galllery)

Detail of terracotta moulding of an octopus in the Waterhous

Bactrites carinatus, nautiloid
This straight nautiloid Bactrites carinatus originates from the Devonian of Germany

Nautilus pompilius, nautilus
Specimen shell of the nautilus (Nautilus pompilius), which has been sectioned to show body chamber (largest section), septa (individual chambers) and siphuncle (tube canal)

Brasilia bradfordensis, ammonite
This Middle Jurassic ammonite has been sectioned to show its chambers with calcite crystals formed in some and hardened mud in others. The body chamber is missing

Parkinsonia dorsetensis, ammonite
This ammonite has an evolute shell and is displaying complex suture lines. Specimen originates from the Middle Jurassic

Aegocrioceras quadratus, ammonite
This Lower Cretaceous crytocone ammonite displays whorls which do not touch each other but form an open spiral

Ichthyosaurus, Rhamphorhynchus, Plesiosaurus, Megalosaurus
Plate 82 Life on Jurassic Shores 165 Million Years Ago an illustration from Britain Before Man by F.W. Dunning et al (1978)

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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.