Search results for mollusk

Red abalone.
Species: Red abalone, Haliotis rufescens
Image ID: 11822  

Red abalone.
Species: Red abalone, Haliotis rufescens
Image ID: 11823  

Red abalone.
Species: Red abalone, Haliotis rufescens
Image ID: 11824  

Red abalone.
Species: Red abalone, Haliotis rufescens
Image ID: 11825  

Green abalone.
Species: Green abalone, Haliotis fulgens
Image ID: 12888  

Venus comb murex. Scientists speculate that the distinctively long and narrow spines are a protection against fish and other mollusks and prevent the mollusk from sinking into the soft, sandy mud where it is commonly found.
Species: Venus comb murex, Murex pecten
Image ID: 12971  

California sea cucumber. Sea cucumbers are related to sea stars and sea urchins. The sharp looking spines are soft to the touch and disappear into the skin when disturbed. If this visual defense doesnt work, the sea cucumber will expel its respiratory system. When this occurs in the wild it can regrow the lost organs.
Species: California sea cucumber, Parastichopus californicus
Image ID: 13732  

California sea cucumber. Sea cucumbers are related to sea stars and sea urchins. The sharp looking spines are soft to the touch and disappear into the skin when disturbed. If this visual defense doesnt work, the sea cucumber will expel its respiratory system. When this occurs in the wild it can regrow the lost organs.
Species: California sea cucumber, Parastichopus californicus
Image ID: 13733  

Rock scallop surrounded by strawberry anemones.
Species: Rock scallop, Corynactis californica, Crassedoma giganteum
Image ID: 14006  

Rock scallop.
Species: Rock scallop, Crassedoma giganteum
Image ID: 14007  

Rock scallop.
Species: Rock scallop, Crassedoma giganteum
Image ID: 14008  

Chestnut cowry, mantle exposed to completely cover the hard exterior shell.
Species: Chestnut cowrie, Date cowrie, Cypraea spadicea
Image ID: 14020  

Squid egg casings. Each casing housings hundreds of tiny squid eggs. After the female squid has planted her egg casings to the sandy bottom, she will die.
Species: Common squid, Loligo opalescens
Image ID: 14931  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14967  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14968  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14969  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14970  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14971  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14972  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14973  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14974  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14975  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14976  

Zebra shark. The zebra shark feeds on mollusks, crabs, shrimps and small fishes. It can reach a length of 10 feet (3m).
Species: Zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum
Image ID: 14977  

Horn shark eating opalescent squid eggs, Loligo opalescens.
Species: Horn shark, Heterodontus francisci
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 01069  

Pelagic opisthobranch or pteropod (wing foot), open ocean.
Species: Pteropod, Corolla calceola
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 01264  

Pelagic opisthobranch or pteropod (wing foot), open ocean.
Species: Pteropod, Corolla calceola
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 02490  

Squid mating and laying eggs, eggs on sandy bottom.
Species: Common squid, Loligo opalescens
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 02547  

Squid, mating and laying eggs.
Species: Common squid, Loligo opalescens
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 05379  

Simnia and egg cluster on gorgonian.
Species: Simnia, Delonovolva aequalis
Location: Anacapa Island, California
Image ID: 07025