Fine Art Print : Changeable cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis
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Changeable cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis
Changeable cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792
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Media ID 14217444
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Changeable Frederick Microscopic Miscellany Mutabilis Naturalist Nodder Pond Shaw Zoological Scum
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This exquisite piece showcases the Changeable Cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis, a handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany (1792). The intricate details and vibrant colors of this rare and intriguing organism are brought to life in this stunning print, making it a must-have for any nature enthusiast or art collector's collection. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.1cm x 53.3cm (13.4" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisitely handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the changeable cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis, a microscopic animalcule that plays a crucial role in the life cycle of the freshwater schistosome parasites. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in 1792. The changeable cercaria is a free-swimming form of the parasitic flatworm, which develops in contaminated water. The engraving illustrates the cercaria's unique ability to change its shape and color to blend in with its environment, making it difficult for predators to detect. This adaptation allows the cercaria to survive in various stages of its complex life cycle, which includes infecting snails and eventually maturing into adult worms that reside in the intestines of their human or animal hosts. The intricate details of the cercaria's anatomy are beautifully rendered in this historical illustration. The delicate lines and subtle shading showcase the artists' mastery of the copperplate engraving technique, which was a popular method for producing high-quality scientific illustrations during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of zoological research and the meticulous methods used to document the natural world during the era of discovery. The changeable cercaria, with its ability to adapt to its surroundings, serves as a reminder of the intricate and complex relationships that exist between organisms and their environments.
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