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Cristellaria
Plate 68 from Voyage of the H.M.S. Challenger 1873-1876. Zoology Vol. 9. Foraminifera Plates, 1884 by C. Wyville Thomson
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1830 1882 Challenger Charles Wyville Charles Wyville Thomson Discovery Eukaryote Eukaryotic Foram Foraminifera Foraminiferan Hms Challenger Protist Protista Retaria Rhizaria Thomson Voyage
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Plate 68 from Voyage of the H.M.S. Challenger (1873-1876): A Victorian Discovery of the Diverse and Fascinating World of Foraminifera This image, Plate 68 from the "Voyage of the H.M.S. Challenger" (1873-1876), showcases the intricate details of the Cristellaria species, a type of Foraminifera, or 'tested unicellular protozoans,' as they were then known. This plate is taken from the "Zoology Vol. 9. Foraminifera Plates," published in 1884 by the esteemed Scottish scientist, Sir Charles Wyville Thomson (1830-1882). During the Challenger expedition, the first global scientific survey of the world's oceans, Wyville Thomson and his team made numerous groundbreaking discoveries, including the vast diversity of the Foraminifera. These eukaryotic organisms, belonging to the Rhizaria sub-group and the Retaria class, are characterized by their unique, shell-like structures called tests. The Cristellaria, as depicted in this image, is a member of the Lagenida family, and its shell is adorned with intricate, branching processes. The delicate, filamentous structures are not only aesthetically pleasing but also serve essential functions, such as providing attachment sites and facilitating the organism's feeding and respiration. This photograph is a testament to the Victorian era's fascination with the natural world and the significant role that exploratory expeditions played in expanding our understanding of the Earth's biosphere. The intricate details captured in this image continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike, reminding us of the wonders that lie beneath the surface of our oceans.
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