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Colorful Murex, Nerinaea, Cerithium, Turbinella
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Colorful Murex, Nerinaea, Cerithium, Turbinella
Colorful Murex, Nerinaea, Cerithium, Turbinella, Cancellaria and Fusus shells.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), 1849
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Colorful Conchology Creature Dictionary Murex Orbigny Shell Universal
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This handcolored engraving is an exquisite illustration of a collection of colorful shells, featuring the Murex, Nerinaea, Cerithium, Turbinella, Cancellaria, and Fusus species. The illustration is taken from Charles d'Orbigny's "Universal Dictionary of Natural History," published in 1849. D'Orbigny was a renowned French naturalist and malacologist, whose extensive work on mollusks and other marine creatures significantly advanced the field of zoology during the 19th century. The Murex, represented in this illustration, is a large and colorful marine gastropod mollusk, known for its distinctive spiral shape and vibrant hues. The Nerinaea, Cerithium, and Turbinella are also gastropods, characterized by their spiraled shells and varied coloration. The Cancellaria and Fusus are bivalve mollusks, with the former having a ribbed, fan-shaped shell and the latter having a long, spiral-coiled shell. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this handcolored engraving serve to showcase the beauty and diversity of these marine creatures. The illustration is a testament to the meticulous work of the skilled engraver and the dedication of D'Orbigny to documenting the natural world. This historical piece is a valuable resource for conchology, the study of shells, and continues to inspire appreciation for the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it.
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