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Purple Murex is a snail that along with 2 related species is used in ancient times for beautiful and expensive purple dyes Stock Photo

RMB6E8RR–Purple Murex is a snail that along with 2 related species is used in ancient times for beautiful and expensive purple dyes

Banded dye-murex (Hexaplex trunculus) underwater close-up in Ses Salines Natural Park (Formentera, Balearic Islands, Mediterranean Sea, Spain) Stock Photo

RM2AXPBMJ–Banded dye-murex (Hexaplex trunculus) underwater close-up in Ses Salines Natural Park (Formentera, Balearic Islands, Mediterranean Sea, Spain)

Murex shells source of the purple dye traded by the Phoenicians in ancient times. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAYJ2YM–Murex shells source of the purple dye traded by the Phoenicians in ancient times. Hand-colored woodcut

Justinian I (Latin: Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus Augustus, Greek: Φλάβιος Πέτρος Σαββάτιος Ἰουστινιανός, c. 482 – 14 November 565), commonly known as Justinian the Great, was Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565. During his reign, Justinian sought to revive the Empire's greatness and reconquer the lost western half of the classical Roman Empire. Tyrian purple (Greek, πορφύρα, porphyra, Latin: purpura), also known as royal purple, imperial purple or imperial dye, is a purple-red natural dye, which is a secretion produced by certain species of predatory sea snails in the family Muricidae, Stock Photo

RM2B023M3–Justinian I (Latin: Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus Augustus, Greek: Φλάβιος Πέτρος Σαββάτιος Ἰουστινιανός, c. 482 – 14 November 565), commonly known as Justinian the Great, was Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565. During his reign, Justinian sought to revive the Empire's greatness and reconquer the lost western half of the classical Roman Empire. Tyrian purple (Greek, πορφύρα, porphyra, Latin: purpura), also known as royal purple, imperial purple or imperial dye, is a purple-red natural dye, which is a secretion produced by certain species of predatory sea snails in the family Muricidae,

Purple Dye Murex or Spiny Dye-Murex (Bolinus brandaris) sea snails at a Spanish Market Stock Photo

RFR9P031–Purple Dye Murex or Spiny Dye-Murex (Bolinus brandaris) sea snails at a Spanish Market

Murex brandaris, Print, Bolinus brandaris (originally called Murex brandaris by Linnaeus and also Haustellum brandaris), and commonly known as the purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex, is a species of medium-sized predatory sea snail, an edible marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or the rock snails Stock Photo

RM2A2N6EP–Murex brandaris, Print, Bolinus brandaris (originally called Murex brandaris by Linnaeus and also Haustellum brandaris), and commonly known as the purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex, is a species of medium-sized predatory sea snail, an edible marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or the rock snails

A late 19th Century illustration of Tyre, an ancient Phoenician port city which, in myth, is known as the birthplace of Europa (who gave Europe its name). The prosperity of Tyre attracted the attention of King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon who lay siege to the city for 13 years in the 6th century BCE without breaking their defenses. The Tyrians were known as workers in dye from the shells of the Murex shellfish, the purple dye was highly valued and held royal connotations in the ancient world. Stock Photo

RM2H24EMD–A late 19th Century illustration of Tyre, an ancient Phoenician port city which, in myth, is known as the birthplace of Europa (who gave Europe its name). The prosperity of Tyre attracted the attention of King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon who lay siege to the city for 13 years in the 6th century BCE without breaking their defenses. The Tyrians were known as workers in dye from the shells of the Murex shellfish, the purple dye was highly valued and held royal connotations in the ancient world.

Banded dye-murex (Hexaplex trunculus, Murex trunculus, Haustellum trunculus), used as a distinctive purple-blue indigo dye Stock Photo

RMEBJPNP–Banded dye-murex (Hexaplex trunculus, Murex trunculus, Haustellum trunculus), used as a distinctive purple-blue indigo dye

purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye. Stock Photo

RM2BRWG6R–purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye.

Shell of the Purple Murex or Banded Dye-Murex (Hexaplex trunculus, Murex trunculus), found in the Mediterranean Stock Photo

RMCR4TE4–Shell of the Purple Murex or Banded Dye-Murex (Hexaplex trunculus, Murex trunculus), found in the Mediterranean

RM2BRWFYW–purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye.

purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Stock Photo

RMDA8HYK–purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail.

Murex. The mollusc which inhabited this shell was the source of Tyrian Purple dye. Engraving c1890 Stock Photo

RMD9688G–Murex. The mollusc which inhabited this shell was the source of Tyrian Purple dye. Engraving c1890

RM2BTXREK–purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye.

RF2DJ4B6R–purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye.

RMHTMJG7–Murex. The mollusc which inhabited this shell was the source of Tyrian Purple dye. Engraving c1890

RM2J2DWJP–purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye.

RF2J4WWWD–purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex was at one time greatly valued as the source for purple dye.

Tyrian purple, 6,6-Dibromoindigo, chemical formula and structure. Also Phoenician red, royal purple, or imperial dye. Reddish-purple natural dye. Stock Photo

RF2J6FAK0–Tyrian purple, 6,6-Dibromoindigo, chemical formula and structure. Also Phoenician red, royal purple, or imperial dye. Reddish-purple natural dye.

Purple dye murex Murex brandaris Boqueria market town of Barcelona autonomous commnunity of Catalonia northeastern Spain Stock Photo

RMBA47XA–Purple dye murex Murex brandaris Boqueria market town of Barcelona autonomous commnunity of Catalonia northeastern Spain

purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris (originally called Murex brandaris by Linnaeus) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex wa Stock Photo

RF2GDMT3Y–purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris (originally called Murex brandaris by Linnaeus) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex wa

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Dish with cooked Italian spiny dye-murex Stock Photo

RFFCFXRK–Dish with cooked Italian spiny dye-murex

RFR9P029–Purple Dye Murex or Spiny Dye-Murex (Bolinus brandaris) sea snails at a Spanish Market

Purple or Spiny Dye Murex, bolinus Brandaris Stock Photo

RMG08RNX–Purple or Spiny Dye Murex, bolinus Brandaris

Lot of purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris shaping a circle on a white background Stock Photo

RFCWB847–Lot of purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris shaping a circle on a white background

RMEBJPNR–Banded dye-murex (Hexaplex trunculus, Murex trunculus, Haustellum trunculus), used as a distinctive purple-blue indigo dye

The Roman mythographer Julius Pollux, writing in the 2nd century BCE, asserts (Onomasticon I, 45–49) that Purple Tyrian dye was first discovered by Heracles, or rather, by his dog, whose mouth was stained purple from chewing on snails along the coast of the Levant. However, the recent archaeological discovery of substantial numbers of Murex shells on Crete suggests that the Minoans may have pioneered the extraction of Imperial purple centuries before the Tyrians. Dating from collocated pottery suggests the dye may have been produced during the Middle Minoan period in the 20th–18th century BCE Stock Photo

RM2B023M4–The Roman mythographer Julius Pollux, writing in the 2nd century BCE, asserts (Onomasticon I, 45–49) that Purple Tyrian dye was first discovered by Heracles, or rather, by his dog, whose mouth was stained purple from chewing on snails along the coast of the Levant. However, the recent archaeological discovery of substantial numbers of Murex shells on Crete suggests that the Minoans may have pioneered the extraction of Imperial purple centuries before the Tyrians. Dating from collocated pottery suggests the dye may have been produced during the Middle Minoan period in the 20th–18th century BCE

The heap of fresh purple dye murex in seafood srall of Atarazanas Market, Malaga, Spain Stock Photo

RF2WW5YNC–The heap of fresh purple dye murex in seafood srall of Atarazanas Market, Malaga, Spain

Tyrian purple (Greek, πορφύρα, porphyra, Latin: purpura), also known as royal purple, imperial purple or imperial dye, is a purple-red natural dye, which is a secretion produced by certain species of predatory sea snails in the family Muricidae, a type of rock snail by the name Murex. This dye was probably first used by the ancient Phoenicians. The dye was greatly prized in antiquity because the color did not easily fade, but instead became brighter with weathering and sunlight. Tyrian purple was expensive: the 4th-century-BC historian Theopompus reported, 'Purple for dyes fetched its weight Stock Photo

RM2B023M6–Tyrian purple (Greek, πορφύρα, porphyra, Latin: purpura), also known as royal purple, imperial purple or imperial dye, is a purple-red natural dye, which is a secretion produced by certain species of predatory sea snails in the family Muricidae, a type of rock snail by the name Murex. This dye was probably first used by the ancient Phoenicians. The dye was greatly prized in antiquity because the color did not easily fade, but instead became brighter with weathering and sunlight. Tyrian purple was expensive: the 4th-century-BC historian Theopompus reported, 'Purple for dyes fetched its weight

Acorn barnacles semibalanus balanoides on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol Isle of Skye Western Highlands Scotland UK Stock Photo

RMB3FT4B–Acorn barnacles semibalanus balanoides on a rock at low tide coast near Elgol Isle of Skye Western Highlands Scotland UK

Jar decorated with six-tentacled octopus and murex shells. Palace at Knossos, Crete, 1450-1400 BC, clay. Murex shells are the source for the purple-red dye, a popular colourant for textiles across the east Mediterranean. Stock Photo

RMD98A7C–Jar decorated with six-tentacled octopus and murex shells. Palace at Knossos, Crete, 1450-1400 BC, clay. Murex shells are the source for the purple-red dye, a popular colourant for textiles across the east Mediterranean.

Bolinus brandaris (originally called Murex brandaris by Linnaeus), and commonly known as the purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex, is a species of medium-sized predatory sea snail, an edible marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or the rock snails. Tyrian purple (Greek, πορφύρα, porphyra, Latin: purpura), also known as royal purple, imperial purple or imperial dye, is a purple-red natural dye, which is a secretion produced by certain species of predatory sea snails in the family Muricidae, a type of rock snail by the name Murex. This dye was probably first used Stock Photo

RM2B023M5–Bolinus brandaris (originally called Murex brandaris by Linnaeus), and commonly known as the purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex, is a species of medium-sized predatory sea snail, an edible marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or the rock snails. Tyrian purple (Greek, πορφύρα, porphyra, Latin: purpura), also known as royal purple, imperial purple or imperial dye, is a purple-red natural dye, which is a secretion produced by certain species of predatory sea snails in the family Muricidae, a type of rock snail by the name Murex. This dye was probably first used

Mediterranean murex (Thais haemastoma, Bolinus brandaris, Phyllonotus trunculus). From these molluscs, Phoenicians and Romans extracted purple, Stock Photo

RM2PG46A6–Mediterranean murex (Thais haemastoma, Bolinus brandaris, Phyllonotus trunculus). From these molluscs, Phoenicians and Romans extracted purple,

Purple Coral Shell Violet Coralshell. This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see.414 Jan 2020 Stock Photo

RM2BF1WFG–Purple Coral Shell Violet Coralshell. This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see.414 Jan 2020

Closeup of underside of marine Murex seashell Stock Photo

RMA1RPCM–Closeup of underside of marine Murex seashell

. Murices (shellfish yielding a purple dye) - miniature from folio 118r from Der naturen bloeme (KB KA 16) by Jacob van Maerlant . Murices (shellfish yielding a purple dye) - miniature from folio 118r from Der naturen bloeme (KB KA 16) by Jacob van Maerlant Topics depicted in this miniature Molluscs: murex (25F72(MUREX)) This miniature is part of the righthand side folio 118r . between circa 1340 and circa 1350. Thomas of Cantimpré (1201–1270) Alternative names Thomas of Cantimpre Description hagiographer, writer and priest Date of birth/death 1201 1270 Location of birth Sint-Pie Stock Photo

RMP264CM–. Murices (shellfish yielding a purple dye) - miniature from folio 118r from Der naturen bloeme (KB KA 16) by Jacob van Maerlant . Murices (shellfish yielding a purple dye) - miniature from folio 118r from Der naturen bloeme (KB KA 16) by Jacob van Maerlant Topics depicted in this miniature Molluscs: murex (25F72(MUREX)) This miniature is part of the righthand side folio 118r . between circa 1340 and circa 1350. Thomas of Cantimpré (1201–1270) Alternative names Thomas of Cantimpre Description hagiographer, writer and priest Date of birth/death 1201 1270 Location of birth Sint-Pie

RMA1RPCY–Closeup of underside of marine Murex seashell

Lots of purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background Stock Photo

RFJBH3HC–Lots of purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background

Banded Dye-murex or Murex trunculus or Hexaplex trunculus, source of the Phoenician purple dye of Sidon, vintage engraved illustration. Le Tour du Monde, Travel Journal, 1881 Stock Vector

RFEW9WNF–Banded Dye-murex or Murex trunculus or Hexaplex trunculus, source of the Phoenician purple dye of Sidon, vintage engraved illustration. Le Tour du Monde, Travel Journal, 1881

RM2B023MC–The Roman mythographer Julius Pollux, writing in the 2nd century BCE, asserts (Onomasticon I, 45–49) that Purple Tyrian dye was first discovered by Heracles, or rather, by his dog, whose mouth was stained purple from chewing on snails along the coast of the Levant.

Fresh raw Italian spiny dye-murex Stock Photo

RFFCFXRE–Fresh raw Italian spiny dye-murex

Various types of beautiful seashells on the beach in purple color tone Stock Photo

RFTRPN6Y–Various types of beautiful seashells on the beach in purple color tone

RFFRJP0R–Fresh raw Italian spiny dye-murex

RMG08FA9–Purple or Spiny Dye Murex, bolinus Brandaris

Single fresh raw Italian spiny dye-murex Stock Photo

RFFCFXRB–Single fresh raw Italian spiny dye-murex

Charlemagne (c. 742 – January 28, 814), also known as Charles the Great (Latin: Carolus Magnus or Karolus Magnus) or Charles I, was the founder of the Carolingian Empire, reigning from 768 until his death. He expanded the Frankish kingdom, adding Italy, subduing the Saxons and Bavarians, and pushed his frontier into Spain. The oldest son of Pepin the Short and Bertrada of Laon, Charlemagne was the first Emperor in Western Europe since the fall of the Roman Empire four centuries earlier. Tyrian purple (Greek, πορφύρα, porphyra, Latin: purpura), also known as royal purple, imperial purple or im Stock Photo

RM2B023M9–Charlemagne (c. 742 – January 28, 814), also known as Charles the Great (Latin: Carolus Magnus or Karolus Magnus) or Charles I, was the founder of the Carolingian Empire, reigning from 768 until his death. He expanded the Frankish kingdom, adding Italy, subduing the Saxons and Bavarians, and pushed his frontier into Spain. The oldest son of Pepin the Short and Bertrada of Laon, Charlemagne was the first Emperor in Western Europe since the fall of the Roman Empire four centuries earlier. Tyrian purple (Greek, πορφύρα, porphyra, Latin: purpura), also known as royal purple, imperial purple or im

RMG06DF0–Purple or Spiny Dye Murex, bolinus Brandaris

Two purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background Stock Photo

RFEGMXMT–Two purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background

Purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris, Haustellum brandaris or Murex brandaris) is an edible marine snail. Provides a dye named Tyrian purple. Stock Photo

RF2TCRRFN–Purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris, Haustellum brandaris or Murex brandaris) is an edible marine snail. Provides a dye named Tyrian purple.

RMD98A7E–Jar decorated with six-tentacled octopus and murex shells. Palace at Knossos, Crete, 1450-1400 BC, clay. Murex shells are the source for the purple-red dye, a popular colourant for textiles across the east Mediterranean.

Spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris (Snipe murex, Murex brandaris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1804. Stock Photo

RMP6H6AT–Spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris (Snipe murex, Murex brandaris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1804.

RM2A77HG7–Spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris (Snipe murex, Murex brandaris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1804.

A 19th century engraving showing sunken remains of ruins of Ushu (old Tyre aka Melqart & Paleotyre ), Lebanon, now lost. One of its chief exports were purple dyes made from shellfish and known commercially as Tyrian purple. Stock Photo

RM2AGNBY8–A 19th century engraving showing sunken remains of ruins of Ushu (old Tyre aka Melqart & Paleotyre ), Lebanon, now lost. One of its chief exports were purple dyes made from shellfish and known commercially as Tyrian purple.

Murex, c1890. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMAJ83K0–Murex, c1890. Artist: Unknown

Purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex (Bolinus brandaris) on beach, Israel Stock Photo

RFEBJX3N–Purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex (Bolinus brandaris) on beach, Israel

Murex shell from which the purple was extracted Stock Photo

RF2T965G8–Murex shell from which the purple was extracted

RFJBH3KN–Lots of purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background

RF2B919TJ–Murex brandaris, Print, Bolinus brandaris (originally called Murex brandaris by Linnaeus and also Haustellum brandaris), and commonly known as the purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex, is a species of medium-sized predatory sea snail, an edible marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or the rock snails., Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.

This 1895 illustration shows the capture of Tyre as told in the Hebrew Bible, Ezekiel 32, verses 2 and 3. Stock Photo

RFC12EC3–This 1895 illustration shows the capture of Tyre as told in the Hebrew Bible, Ezekiel 32, verses 2 and 3.

Purple Pacific Drupe. This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see.414 Jan 2020 Stock Photo

RM2BF1M4B–Purple Pacific Drupe. This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see.414 Jan 2020

Vector purple repeat pattern with variety of seashells. Perfect for greetings, invitations, wrapping paper, textile, wedding and web design. Stock Vector

RFW4EEH9–Vector purple repeat pattern with variety of seashells. Perfect for greetings, invitations, wrapping paper, textile, wedding and web design.

Spiral and texture of Branched Murex sea shell in light purple color, closed up for background, pattern Stock Photo

RFKX2N0P–Spiral and texture of Branched Murex sea shell in light purple color, closed up for background, pattern

A shell of Bolinus brandaris on a market in Spain Stock Photo

RFT2R31X–A shell of Bolinus brandaris on a market in Spain

RFFCFXRH–Single fresh raw Italian spiny dye-murex

Closed up spiral and texture of Branched Murex sea shell in light and vibrant Magenta color, for background Stock Photo

RFJD65N4–Closed up spiral and texture of Branched Murex sea shell in light and vibrant Magenta color, for background

Towards the end of the Bronze Age (around 1200 BCE) there was already trade between the early Phoenicians, Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece. The Phoenicians were famous metalworkers, and by the end of the 8th Century BC, Greek city-states were sending out envoys to the Levant (the eastern Mediterranean) for metal goods. The height of Phoenician trade was around the 7th and 8th centuries. There is a dispersal of imports (ceramic, stone, and faience) from the Levant that traces a Phoenician commercial channel to the Greek mainland via the central Aegean. The Phoenicians even derived their name from t Stock Photo

RM2B023M8–Towards the end of the Bronze Age (around 1200 BCE) there was already trade between the early Phoenicians, Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece. The Phoenicians were famous metalworkers, and by the end of the 8th Century BC, Greek city-states were sending out envoys to the Levant (the eastern Mediterranean) for metal goods. The height of Phoenician trade was around the 7th and 8th centuries. There is a dispersal of imports (ceramic, stone, and faience) from the Levant that traces a Phoenician commercial channel to the Greek mainland via the central Aegean. The Phoenicians even derived their name from t

RFEGX9TW–Two purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background

Shell (Bolinus brandari), X-ray. Stock Photo

RF2C5NX2P–Shell (Bolinus brandari), X-ray.

The palaces of Crete and their builders . mined the cists in the magazines of Knossos Ifound that some of them were lined with lead. This gave methe idea that these cists might have been used for the preparationof the purple dve. Sidon and Tyre certainly derived the purpleindustry from Crete or from some other isle of the ^^gean, forthe deposits of murex shells at Palaikastro, judging from thepottery found among the shells, must date at least as far back asthe middle Minoan period, at least two thousand years beforethe Christian Era. At that time the Phoenicians had not begunto trade in the Me Stock Photo

RM2AKXN5T–The palaces of Crete and their builders . mined the cists in the magazines of Knossos Ifound that some of them were lined with lead. This gave methe idea that these cists might have been used for the preparationof the purple dve. Sidon and Tyre certainly derived the purpleindustry from Crete or from some other isle of the ^^gean, forthe deposits of murex shells at Palaikastro, judging from thepottery found among the shells, must date at least as far back asthe middle Minoan period, at least two thousand years beforethe Christian Era. At that time the Phoenicians had not begunto trade in the Me

Sea snail shell (Haustellum brandaris), coloured X-ray. Stock Photo

RF2C5NXBP–Sea snail shell (Haustellum brandaris), coloured X-ray.

veined rapa whelk, Thomas's rapa whelk (Rapana venosa), on the beach, neozoon on the Black Sea, Romania Stock Photo

RM2WECCJR–veined rapa whelk, Thomas's rapa whelk (Rapana venosa), on the beach, neozoon on the Black Sea, Romania

Red-mouthed rock shells setting down their eggs (France). Ovarques bouche de sang déposant leurs oeufs (France). Stock Photo

RMA11DAP–Red-mouthed rock shells setting down their eggs (France). Ovarques bouche de sang déposant leurs oeufs (France).

Dog Whelk stranded on seaweed Stock Photo

RME1RGNN–Dog Whelk stranded on seaweed

Red-mouthed rock shells (Thais haemastoma). Atlantic coast-France. Orvaques bouche de sang (France). Stock Photo

RMA11DAM–Red-mouthed rock shells (Thais haemastoma). Atlantic coast-France. Orvaques bouche de sang (France).

RFB2PFCE–Sea urchins and shell

RFJBGTC9–Two purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background

RMA11DAN–Red-mouthed rock shells setting down their eggs (France). Ovarques bouche de sang déposant leurs oeufs (France).

In ancient times, Phoenicia (present-day Lebanon) was known throughout the Mediterranean Sea as a land of traders. Stock Photo

RFC6F6W7–In ancient times, Phoenicia (present-day Lebanon) was known throughout the Mediterranean Sea as a land of traders.

Vintage illustrations of shells. Stock Photo

RF2E0T33E–Vintage illustrations of shells.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - DECEMBER 21, 2017: A stamp printed in Afghanistan shows Purple Dye Murex (Murex brandaris), Snails serie, circa 1999 Stock Photo

RF2D79K9T–MOSCOW, RUSSIA - DECEMBER 21, 2017: A stamp printed in Afghanistan shows Purple Dye Murex (Murex brandaris), Snails serie, circa 1999

Sea snails Cañaillas La Boqueria Market Barcelona Catalonia Spain Stock Photo

RFB0JTA7–Sea snails Cañaillas La Boqueria Market Barcelona Catalonia Spain

Vector pink repeat pattern with variety of tiny seashells. Perfect for greetings, invitations, wrapping paper, textile, wedding and web design. Stock Vector

RFW4EJDJ–Vector pink repeat pattern with variety of tiny seashells. Perfect for greetings, invitations, wrapping paper, textile, wedding and web design.

Fresh raw Italian bolinus Brandaris Stock Photo

RFFCFXRJ–Fresh raw Italian bolinus Brandaris

Close-up of a shell of Bolinus brandaris, white background Stock Photo

RF2BBN0FN–Close-up of a shell of Bolinus brandaris, white background

Bolinus brandaris sea snails on market Stock Photo

RM2CDW3WB–Bolinus brandaris sea snails on market

RFDK4C15–Lots of purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background

Shells (Bolinus brandaris) on ice at the Boqueria market, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Stock Photo

RFP06MM6–Shells (Bolinus brandaris) on ice at the Boqueria market, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

The royal natural history . ned from a white vein at the upper part of the neck of themollusc. When first extracted, it is of the colour and consistency of cream,but subsequently changes, on exposure to light, to the deep purple tint. Thecommon British Purpura lapillus affords similar dye. Its scarcity and theuse of cochineal, and other dyes, render it valueless as a commercial product.Murex erinaceus, the only British species, is common on oyster-beds, to which itis destructive. All the forms yet referred to have a somewhat roundish or ovateoperculum, with the nucleus terminal or subterminal, Stock Photo

RM2AN5EJR–The royal natural history . ned from a white vein at the upper part of the neck of themollusc. When first extracted, it is of the colour and consistency of cream,but subsequently changes, on exposure to light, to the deep purple tint. Thecommon British Purpura lapillus affords similar dye. Its scarcity and theuse of cochineal, and other dyes, render it valueless as a commercial product.Murex erinaceus, the only British species, is common on oyster-beds, to which itis destructive. All the forms yet referred to have a somewhat roundish or ovateoperculum, with the nucleus terminal or subterminal,

Nudibranch - Underwater wildlife Stock Photo

RF2JH1N48–Nudibranch - Underwater wildlife

Sea shell. Inc. Sketch markers. Stock Vector

RF2C3NTDJ–Sea shell. Inc. Sketch markers.

Bolinus brandaris sea snails on market stall in cadiz, andalusia, spain Stock Photo

RFTT9D7D–Bolinus brandaris sea snails on market stall in cadiz, andalusia, spain

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empty shell of whelk snail isolated on white background Stock Photo

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Dog whelks and Common Barnacles are washed over by the ocean water in the surf zone (Atlantic Dogwinkle) (Photo Nordic Purple Snail and Common Stock Photo

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RFJBH3KR–Lot of purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris shaping a circle on a white background

. Natural history of animals. Containing brief descriptions of the animals figured on Tenney's Natural history tablets, but complete without the tablets. Zoology. Fig. 367. — Stromb, or Conch. Much reduced. West Indies. Fig. 366.—Aporrhais. Coast of New England. States, and the Frog Shell of Australia, are some of the principal ones. The ancients obtained the Tyrian purple dye from the Murex gasteropods.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly Stock Photo

RMPG091J–. Natural history of animals. Containing brief descriptions of the animals figured on Tenney's Natural history tablets, but complete without the tablets. Zoology. Fig. 367. — Stromb, or Conch. Much reduced. West Indies. Fig. 366.—Aporrhais. Coast of New England. States, and the Frog Shell of Australia, are some of the principal ones. The ancients obtained the Tyrian purple dye from the Murex gasteropods.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly