purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-purple-dye-murex-bolinus-brandaris-gastropod-on-a-beach-in-israel-57967383.html
RMDA8HYK–purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris) (Gastropod) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail.
The cochlea of the Snipe's bill murex sea snail has a very spike which is typical for this species Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-cochlea-of-the-snipes-bill-murex-sea-snail-has-a-very-spike-which-139134092.html
RMJ2A2XM–The cochlea of the Snipe's bill murex sea snail has a very spike which is typical for this species
Murex gyrinus, Murex lotorium, Murex cutaceus, Murice cicoria and Haustellum rock snails. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-murex-gyrinus-murex-lotorium-murex-cutaceus-murice-cicoria-and-haustellum-49143114.html
RMCRXJF6–Murex gyrinus, Murex lotorium, Murex cutaceus, Murice cicoria and Haustellum rock snails.
Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell common name the ramose murex or branched murex on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/image-of-chicoreus-ramosus-seashell-common-name-the-ramose-murex-or-branched-murex-on-a-white-background-sea-shells-undersea-animals-image476722364.html
RF2JKGG6M–Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell common name the ramose murex or branched murex on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals.
long-legged crab (Macropodia sp., rostrata most probably) on spiny dye-murex sea snail eggs (eggs of Bolinus brandaris) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/long-legged-crab-macropodia-sp-rostrata-most-probably-on-spiny-dye-murex-sea-snail-eggs-eggs-of-bolinus-brandaris-image468408575.html
RM2J61RWK–long-legged crab (Macropodia sp., rostrata most probably) on spiny dye-murex sea snail eggs (eggs of Bolinus brandaris)
Haustellum species, sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails / rock snails on white background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/haustellum-species-sea-snail-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-family-muricidae-the-murex-snails-rock-snails-on-white-background-image426445863.html
RM2FNP81B–Haustellum species, sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails / rock snails on white background
Murex palmarosae, Print, Chicoreus palmarosae (rose-branch murex) is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/murex-palmarosae-print-chicoreus-palmarosae-rose-branch-murex-is-a-species-of-predatory-sea-snail-a-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-family-muricidae-the-murex-snails-image328692444.html
RM2A2N6FT–Murex palmarosae, Print, Chicoreus palmarosae (rose-branch murex) is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails
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 Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-image358905983.html
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.
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 Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-image467707673.html
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.
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 Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-image358905789.html
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 or the spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris (originally called Murex brandaris by Linnaeus) on a beach in Israel, a sea snail. Murex wa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-image438707695.html
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
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 Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-image389788527.html
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.
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 Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-image466214750.html
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.
Prosobranchia sea snail shells: triumphant star turban, Guildfordia triumphans 1, imperial cone, Conus imperialis 2, Madras harp, Harpa davidis 3, Venus comb, Murex pecten pecten 4, branched murex, Chicoreus ramosus 5, distaff spindle, Fusinus colus 6, and sunburst star turban, Astraea heliotropium 7,8. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur, Liepzig, Germany, 1904. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-prosobranchia-sea-snail-shells-triumphant-star-turban-guildfordia-91134786.html
RMF87F9P–Prosobranchia sea snail shells: triumphant star turban, Guildfordia triumphans 1, imperial cone, Conus imperialis 2, Madras harp, Harpa davidis 3, Venus comb, Murex pecten pecten 4, branched murex, Chicoreus ramosus 5, distaff spindle, Fusinus colus 6, and sunburst star turban, Astraea heliotropium 7,8. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur, Liepzig, Germany, 1904.
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 Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-image359548299.html
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.
nm0676 D MUREX SNAIL Murex tribulus HIGHLY PRIZED SHELL Indonesia Indo Pacific Ocean Copyright Brandon Cole Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/nm0676-d-murex-snail-murex-tribulus-highly-prized-shell-indonesia-image2055118.html
RMA4NBCF–nm0676 D MUREX SNAIL Murex tribulus HIGHLY PRIZED SHELL Indonesia Indo Pacific Ocean Copyright Brandon Cole
Banded dye-murex (Hexaplex trunculus) underwater close-up in Ses Salines Natural Park (Formentera, Balearic Islands, Mediterranean Sea, Spain) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/banded-dye-murex-hexaplex-trunculus-underwater-close-up-in-ses-salines-natural-park-formentera-balearic-islands-mediterranean-sea-spain-image343470194.html
RM2AXPBMJ–Banded dye-murex (Hexaplex trunculus) underwater close-up in Ses Salines Natural Park (Formentera, Balearic Islands, Mediterranean Sea, Spain)
Snipe's bill murex - Murex haustellum Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/snipes-bill-murex-murex-haustellum-image255514034.html
RMTRKJN6–Snipe's bill murex - Murex haustellum
Adusta murex sea snail (Chicoreus brunneus) underwater in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/adusta-murex-sea-snail-chicoreus-brunneus-underwater-in-the-great-barrier-reef-of-australia-image224615999.html
RFR1C3YY–Adusta murex sea snail (Chicoreus brunneus) underwater in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia
Single fresh raw Italian spiny dye-murex Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-single-fresh-raw-italian-spiny-dye-murex-93778031.html
RFFCFXRB–Single fresh raw Italian spiny dye-murex
Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell common name the ramose murex or branched murex on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/image-of-chicoreus-ramosus-seashell-common-name-the-ramose-murex-or-branched-murex-on-a-white-background-sea-shells-undersea-animals-image482818558.html
RF2K1E7YX–Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell common name the ramose murex or branched murex on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals.
Predatory apple murex snail (Phyllonotus pomum) attacking and eating a Florida fighting conch (Strombus alatus) at Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel Island Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/predatory-apple-murex-snail-phyllonotus-pomum-attacking-and-eating-a-florida-fighting-conch-strombus-alatus-at-lighthouse-beach-on-sanibel-island-image233487727.html
RFRFT7YB–Predatory apple murex snail (Phyllonotus pomum) attacking and eating a Florida fighting conch (Strombus alatus) at Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel Island
Haustellum species, sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails / rock snails on white background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/haustellum-species-sea-snail-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-family-muricidae-the-murex-snails-rock-snails-on-white-background-image426445908.html
RM2FNP830–Haustellum species, sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails / rock snails on white background
Murex palmarosae, Print, Chicoreus palmarosae (rose-branch murex) is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/murex-palmarosae-print-chicoreus-palmarosae-rose-branch-murex-is-a-species-of-predatory-sea-snail-a-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-family-muricidae-the-murex-snails-image328692446.html
RM2A2N6FX–Murex palmarosae, Print, Chicoreus palmarosae (rose-branch murex) is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails
Snail shell of the hexaplex trunculus (Murex trunculus) Snail shells, France Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/snail-shell-of-the-hexaplex-trunculus-murex-trunculus-snail-shells-france-image566952219.html
RM2RXAW9F–Snail shell of the hexaplex trunculus (Murex trunculus) Snail shells, France
Murex is a genus of medium to large sized predatory tropical sea snails. These are carnivorous marine gastropod molluscs in the family Muricidae. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/murex-is-a-genus-of-medium-to-large-sized-predatory-tropical-sea-snails-these-are-carnivorous-marine-gastropod-molluscs-in-the-family-muricidae-image363657348.html
RF2C3J0JC–Murex is a genus of medium to large sized predatory tropical sea snails. These are carnivorous marine gastropod molluscs in the family Muricidae.
Spiny shell of the regal murex, hexaplex regius in apertural view after an antique illustration from the 19th century Stock Vectorhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spiny-shell-of-the-regal-murex-hexaplex-regius-in-apertural-view-after-an-antique-illustration-from-the-19th-century-image364604207.html
RF2C554AR–Spiny shell of the regal murex, hexaplex regius in apertural view after an antique illustration from the 19th century
Purple Murex is a snail that along with 2 related species is used in ancient times for beautiful and expensive purple dyes Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-purple-murex-is-a-snail-that-along-with-2-related-species-is-used-21212571.html
RMB6E8RR–Purple Murex is a snail that along with 2 related species is used in ancient times for beautiful and expensive purple dyes
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 Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-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-image344254181.html
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
Shell of Murex Altispira or Caltrop Murex is a species sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk isolated on white background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shell-of-murex-altispira-or-caltrop-murex-is-a-species-sea-snail-marine-85864272.html
RFEYKCN4–Shell of Murex Altispira or Caltrop Murex is a species sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk isolated on white background
Shell of the predatory sea snails of family Muricidae, also known as murex snails or rock snails on the black background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shell-of-the-predatory-sea-snails-of-family-muricidae-also-known-as-murex-snails-or-rock-snails-on-the-black-background-image266313877.html
RFWD7J1W–Shell of the predatory sea snails of family Muricidae, also known as murex snails or rock snails on the black background
Sea snail shell, genus Murex, with ornamentation on a black background. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sea-snail-shell-genus-murex-with-ornamentation-on-a-black-background-image410362120.html
RF2ERHH20–Sea snail shell, genus Murex, with ornamentation on a black background.
Adusta murex sea snail (Chicoreus brunneus) underwater in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/adusta-murex-sea-snail-chicoreus-brunneus-underwater-in-the-great-barrier-reef-of-australia-image224615990.html
RFR1C3YJ–Adusta murex sea snail (Chicoreus brunneus) underwater in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia
Snails Murex pecten and territus. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-snails-murex-pecten-and-territus-57880696.html
RFDA4KBM–Snails Murex pecten and territus.
Single fresh raw Italian bolinus Brandaris Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-single-fresh-raw-italian-bolinus-brandaris-93778033.html
RFFCFXRD–Single fresh raw Italian bolinus Brandaris
Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell common name the ramose murex or branched murex on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/image-of-chicoreus-ramosus-seashell-common-name-the-ramose-murex-or-branched-murex-on-a-white-background-sea-shells-undersea-animals-image482197299.html
RF2K0DYG3–Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell common name the ramose murex or branched murex on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals.
Predatory apple murex snail (Phyllonotus pomum) attacking and eating a Florida fighting conch (Strombus alatus) at Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel Island Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/predatory-apple-murex-snail-phyllonotus-pomum-attacking-and-eating-a-florida-fighting-conch-strombus-alatus-at-lighthouse-beach-on-sanibel-island-image233529574.html
RFRFX59X–Predatory apple murex snail (Phyllonotus pomum) attacking and eating a Florida fighting conch (Strombus alatus) at Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel Island
Hexaplex species, sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails on white background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hexaplex-species-sea-snail-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-family-muricidae-the-murex-snails-or-rock-snails-on-white-background-image426446230.html
RM2FNP8EE–Hexaplex species, sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails on white background
Purpura persica, Print, Purpura persica, common name : the Persian purpura, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/purpura-persica-print-purpura-persica-common-name-the-persian-purpura-is-a-species-of-sea-snail-a-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-family-muricidae-the-murex-snails-or-rock-snails-image328698671.html
RM2A2NEE7–Purpura persica, Print, Purpura persica, common name : the Persian purpura, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails
Image of chicore us ramosus, common name the ramose murex or branched murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/image-of-chicore-us-ramosus-common-name-the-ramose-murex-or-branched-murex-is-a-species-of-predatory-sea-snail-a-marine-gastropod-mollusk-image482197370.html
RF2K0DYJJ–Image of chicore us ramosus, common name the ramose murex or branched murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk.
Snail shell of the hexaplex trunculus (Murex trunculus) Snail shells, France Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/snail-shell-of-the-hexaplex-trunculus-murex-trunculus-snail-shells-france-image566952254.html
RM2RXAWAP–Snail shell of the hexaplex trunculus (Murex trunculus) Snail shells, France
Caltrop murex (Murex Tribulus) laying their egg masses on muddy seafloor of the Lembeh Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/caltrop-murex-murex-tribulus-laying-their-egg-masses-on-muddy-seafloor-of-the-lembeh-lembeh-strait-north-sulawesi-indonesia-image263062759.html
RMW7YF6F–Caltrop murex (Murex Tribulus) laying their egg masses on muddy seafloor of the Lembeh Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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 Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tyrian-purple-greek-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-image344254182.html
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
Ramose Murex Shell front view on a neutral background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ramose-murex-shell-front-view-on-a-neutral-background-image359211904.html
RF2BTBECG–Ramose Murex Shell front view on a neutral background
Two purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-two-purple-or-spiny-dye-murex-bolinus-brandaris-on-a-white-background-79135976.html
RFEGMXMT–Two purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background
Shell of Chicoreus Ramosus, Ramose Murex or Branched Murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shell-of-chicoreus-ramosus-ramose-murex-or-branched-murex-is-a-species-85864256.html
RFEYKCMG–Shell of Chicoreus Ramosus, Ramose Murex or Branched Murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the
White and brown stout spine murex with hole and pile of sand over beach background with theme concept of holiday, vacation, and relaxation Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/white-and-brown-stout-spine-murex-with-hole-and-pile-of-sand-over-beach-background-with-theme-concept-of-holiday-vacation-and-relaxation-image181277896.html
RFMEWWPG–White and brown stout spine murex with hole and pile of sand over beach background with theme concept of holiday, vacation, and relaxation
Shell of the predatory sea snails of family Muricidae, also known as murex snails or rock snails on the black background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shell-of-the-predatory-sea-snails-of-family-muricidae-also-known-as-murex-snails-or-rock-snails-on-the-black-background-image266313573.html
RFWD7HK1–Shell of the predatory sea snails of family Muricidae, also known as murex snails or rock snails on the black background
Sea snail shell, genus Murex, with ornamentation on a black background. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sea-snail-shell-genus-murex-with-ornamentation-on-a-black-background-image410362121.html
RF2ERHH21–Sea snail shell, genus Murex, with ornamentation on a black background.
Rock murex shell, Hexaplex duplex. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-rock-murex-shell-hexaplex-duplex-72553540.html
RME612NT–Rock murex shell, Hexaplex duplex.
Single fresh raw Italian bolinus Brandaris Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-single-fresh-raw-italian-bolinus-brandaris-93778032.html
RFFCFXRC–Single fresh raw Italian bolinus Brandaris
Thorny or caltrop murex, Murex tribulus. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thorny-or-caltrop-murex-murex-tribulus-image63794179.html
RMDKP23F–Thorny or caltrop murex, Murex tribulus.
Sea shell (murex endivia) isolated on white Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sea-shell-murex-endivia-isolated-on-white-48996135.html
RFCRKY1Y–Sea shell (murex endivia) isolated on white
Hexaplex species, sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails on white background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hexaplex-species-sea-snail-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-family-muricidae-the-murex-snails-or-rock-snails-on-white-background-image426446124.html
RM2FNP8AM–Hexaplex species, sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails on white background
Magilus antiquus, Print, Magilus antiquus, common name the Magilus coral snail, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/magilus-antiquus-print-magilus-antiquus-common-name-the-magilus-coral-snail-is-a-species-of-sea-snail-a-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-family-muricidae-the-murex-snails-or-rock-snails-image328688032.html
RM2A2N0X8–Magilus antiquus, Print, Magilus antiquus, common name the Magilus coral snail, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails
Image of chicore us ramosus, common name the ramose murex or branched murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the fa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/image-of-chicore-us-ramosus-common-name-the-ramose-murex-or-branched-murex-is-a-species-of-predatory-sea-snail-a-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-fa-image480097616.html
RF2JW29BC–Image of chicore us ramosus, common name the ramose murex or branched murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the fa
Lace Murex, snail shell, Sanibel Island, Florida, USA (Chicoreus dilectus) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lace-murex-snail-shell-sanibel-island-florida-usa-chicoreus-dilectus-image566952097.html
RM2RXAW55–Lace Murex, snail shell, Sanibel Island, Florida, USA (Chicoreus dilectus)
Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell common name the ramose murex or branched murex on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/image-of-chicoreus-ramosus-seashell-common-name-the-ramose-murex-or-branched-murex-on-a-white-background-sea-shells-undersea-animals-image477216663.html
RF2JMB2M7–Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell common name the ramose murex or branched murex on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals.
Lace Murex, snail shell, Sanibel Island, Florida, USA (Chicoreus dilectus) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lace-murex-snail-shell-sanibel-island-florida-usa-chicoreus-dilectus-image566841659.html
RM2RX5T8Y–Lace Murex, snail shell, Sanibel Island, Florida, USA (Chicoreus dilectus)
Two purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-two-purple-or-spiny-dye-murex-bolinus-brandaris-on-a-white-background-79254473.html
RFEGX9TW–Two purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris on a white background
Shell of Chicoreus Ramosus, Ramose Murex or Branched Murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shell-of-chicoreus-ramosus-ramose-murex-or-branched-murex-is-a-species-85864260.html
RFEYKCMM–Shell of Chicoreus Ramosus, Ramose Murex or Branched Murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the
White and brown stout spine murex with hole and pile of sand over beach background with theme concept of holiday, vacation, and relaxation Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/white-and-brown-stout-spine-murex-with-hole-and-pile-of-sand-over-beach-background-with-theme-concept-of-holiday-vacation-and-relaxation-image181277689.html
RFMEWWF5–White and brown stout spine murex with hole and pile of sand over beach background with theme concept of holiday, vacation, and relaxation
Shells of the predatory sea snails of family Muricidae, also known as murex snails or rock snails on the black background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shells-of-the-predatory-sea-snails-of-family-muricidae-also-known-as-murex-snails-or-rock-snails-on-the-black-background-image266313424.html
RFWD7HDM–Shells of the predatory sea snails of family Muricidae, also known as murex snails or rock snails on the black background
Group of three shells of sea snails of genus Murex on a black background. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/group-of-three-shells-of-sea-snails-of-genus-murex-on-a-black-background-image410362108.html
RF2ERHH1G–Group of three shells of sea snails of genus Murex on a black background.
Murex scolopax sea snail (Woodcock murex or False Venus Comb). It is a predator. Seen in Dubai. (L10,6xH4,9xW5,7cm) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-murex-scolopax-sea-snail-woodcock-murex-or-false-venus-comb-it-is-162323651.html
RMKC2DD7–Murex scolopax sea snail (Woodcock murex or False Venus Comb). It is a predator. Seen in Dubai. (L10,6xH4,9xW5,7cm)
A living murex family seashell hand, taken out of sea water. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-a-living-murex-family-seashell-hand-taken-out-of-sea-water-166187563.html
RFKJADX3–A living murex family seashell hand, taken out of sea water.
Murex Shell - Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/murex-shell-sri-lanka-indian-ocean-image327671461.html
RM2A12M85–Murex Shell - Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean
Murex recurvirostris, Print, Vokesimurex recurvirostrum, common name : the bent-beak murex, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/murex-recurvirostris-print-vokesimurex-recurvirostrum-common-name-the-bent-beak-murex-is-a-species-of-sea-snail-a-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-family-muricidae-the-murex-snails-or-rock-snails-image328692452.html
RM2A2N6G4–Murex recurvirostris, Print, Vokesimurex recurvirostrum, common name : the bent-beak murex, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails
Wood cut engraved illustration, taken from 'The Treasury of Natural History' by Samuel Maunder, published 1848 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/wood-cut-engraved-illustration-taken-from-the-treasury-of-natural-history-by-samuel-maunder-published-1848-image243851141.html
RMT4MAH9–Wood cut engraved illustration, taken from 'The Treasury of Natural History' by Samuel Maunder, published 1848
Sea snails for sale. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sea-snails-for-sale-310962527.html
RFS1WFTF–Sea snails for sale.
Mediterranean murex (Thais haemastoma, Bolinus brandaris, Phyllonotus trunculus). From these molluscs, Phoenicians and Romans extracted purple, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mediterranean-murex-thais-haemastoma-bolinus-brandaris-phyllonotus-trunculus-from-these-molluscs-phoenicians-and-romans-extracted-purple-image543448702.html
RM2PG46A6–Mediterranean murex (Thais haemastoma, Bolinus brandaris, Phyllonotus trunculus). From these molluscs, Phoenicians and Romans extracted purple,
Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/image-of-chicoreus-ramosus-seashell-on-a-white-background-sea-shells-undersea-animals-image477216770.html
RF2JMB2T2–Image of chicoreus ramosus seashell on a white background. Sea shells. Undersea Animals.
Hand drawn Seashell Arthritic Spider Conch, Murex. Cartoon style flat illustration seashell isolated on white background. Vector illustration Stock Vectorhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hand-drawn-seashell-arthritic-spider-conch-murex-cartoon-style-flat-illustration-seashell-isolated-on-white-background-vector-illustration-image599431841.html
RF2WR6DC1–Hand drawn Seashell Arthritic Spider Conch, Murex. Cartoon style flat illustration seashell isolated on white background. Vector illustration
Image of chicore us ramosus, common name the ramose murex or branched murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the fa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/image-of-chicore-us-ramosus-common-name-the-ramose-murex-or-branched-murex-is-a-species-of-predatory-sea-snail-a-marine-gastropod-mollusk-in-the-fa-image482197354.html
RF2K0DYJ2–Image of chicore us ramosus, common name the ramose murex or branched murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the fa
Lot of purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris shaping a circle on a white background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lot-of-purple-or-spiny-dye-murex-bolinus-brandaris-shaping-a-circle-79588359.html
RFEHDFNB–Lot of purple or spiny dye murex , bolinus Brandaris shaping a circle on a white background
Shell of Murex Saulii or Chicoreus Saulii is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae isolated Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shell-of-murex-saulii-or-chicoreus-saulii-is-a-species-of-sea-snail-85864237.html
RFEYKCKW–Shell of Murex Saulii or Chicoreus Saulii is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae isolated
White and brown stout spine murex with hole and pile of sand over beach background with theme concept of holiday, vacation, and relaxation Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/white-and-brown-stout-spine-murex-with-hole-and-pile-of-sand-over-beach-background-with-theme-concept-of-holiday-vacation-and-relaxation-image181277665.html
RFMEWWE9–White and brown stout spine murex with hole and pile of sand over beach background with theme concept of holiday, vacation, and relaxation
Shell of the predatory sea snails of family Muricidae, also known as murex snails or rock snails on the black background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shell-of-the-predatory-sea-snails-of-family-muricidae-also-known-as-murex-snails-or-rock-snails-on-the-black-background-image266313710.html
RFWD7HRX–Shell of the predatory sea snails of family Muricidae, also known as murex snails or rock snails on the black background
Group of three shells of sea snails of genus Murex on a black background. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/group-of-three-shells-of-sea-snails-of-genus-murex-on-a-black-background-image410361739.html
RF2ERHGGB–Group of three shells of sea snails of genus Murex on a black background.
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