Metamorphosis of the common brown frog, Rana temporaria
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Metamorphosis of the common brown frog, Rana temporaria
Metamorphosis of the common brown frog, Rana temporaria.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794
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Encyclopediaofnaturalhistory Amphibia Gottliebtobiaswilhelm Herpetology Metamorphosis Tadpole
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the metamorphosis of the common brown frog, Rana temporaria, from egg to tadpole to adult frog. Originally published in Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794, this image showcases the intricate details of the frog's transformation. The top half of the print illustrates the development of the tadpole, starting from an egg with a clear, thin shell, to a fully formed tadpole with gills and a long, powerful tail. The bottom half of the print illustrates the metamorphosis of the tadpole into an adult common brown frog. The adult frog is depicted with its distinctive brown, warty skin and webbed feet. The intricacy and attention to detail in this engraving are a testament to the advanced techniques of the time in the field of zoology and herpetology. The use of handcoloring adds an additional layer of beauty and realism to the image. This historical print provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the common brown frog and the scientific knowledge of the late 18th century.
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