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Three types of Pipefish and a Seahorse
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Three types of Pipefish and a Seahorse
Three types of Pipefish and a Short-Nosed Seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus). The Pipefish are: Snake Pipefish (Syngnathus ophidion or Entelurus aequoreus), Worm Pipefish (Syngnathus lumbriciformis or Nerophis lumbriciformis) and Straight-Nosed Pipefish (Syngnathus ophidion or Nerophis ophidion). Date: 1865
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1865 Fishes Hippocampus Nose Nosed Pipefish Seahorse Snake Species Straight Syngnathus Thin Worm 1860s Short
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This photograph, dating back to the Victorian era of 1865, showcases an enchanting underwater scene featuring three distinct types of pipefish and a short-nosed seahorse. The pipefish, elongated and slender, are represented by the Snake Pipefish (Syngnathus ophidion or Entelurus aequoreus), Worm Pipefish (Syngnathus lumbriciformis or Nerophis lumbriciformis), and Straight-Nosed Pipefish (Syngnathus ophidion or Nerophis ophidion). Each species is characterized by its unique features; the Snake Pipefish with its serpentine body, the Worm Pipefish with its eel-like appearance and undulating movements, and the Straight-Nosed Pipefish with its more streamlined form and pointed snout. The Short-Nosed Seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus), a close relative to the pipefish, graces the scene with its short, curved snout and distinctive equine shape. Both pipefish and seahorses are renowned for their unusual reproductive behaviors, with the male carrying the developing young in a brood pouch located under their tails. This photograph, a testament to the natural world's beauty and diversity, offers a glimpse into the rich marine life of the past. The golden hues and intricate details of the fish, captured in the 1860s, serve as a reminder of the enduring allure of the ocean and its fascinating inhabitants.
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