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Muraena helena
Plate 153 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch
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Actinopterygii Anguilliform Anguilliformes Bloch Bony Fish Elieser Fishes Marcus Elieser Moray Muraena Osteichthyes Ray Finned Fish Moray Eel Muraena Helena Muraenidae
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Plate 153" of "Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische: mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten Kupfern nach Originalen" (Natural History of Foreign Fishes: With Sixteen and Thirty Engraved Plates According to Originals), published between 1785 and 1795, features an intricately detailed illustration of the European Moray Eel, Muraena helena. This beautiful and historic print, created by the renowned naturalist and illustrator Marcus Elieser Bloch, showcases the eel's elongated body, distinctive pectoral and dorsal fins, and the rows of sharp, interlocking teeth that line its jaws. The European Moray Eel, also known as the Mediterranean Moray or Roman Eel, is a member of the Muraenidae family, order Anguilliformes, and class Actinopterygii. It is a bony fish native to the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and is characterized by its eel-like body, which can grow up to 1.5 meters in length. This eel is a master of camouflage, with a brown or olive-green coloration that allows it to blend seamlessly into its rocky and coral reef habitats. Bloch's illustration of the European Moray Eel is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized natural history publications of the 18th and 19th centuries. The print not only serves as a beautiful work of art, but also as an important record of the natural world, providing valuable information about the morphology and taxonomy of this fascinating and enigmatic species. The European Moray Eel is an important predator in its ecosystem, feeding on a variety of prey, including crustaceans, mollusks, and smaller fish. Despite its fearsome appearance, it is generally considered to be of little danger to humans, and is sometimes kept as an ornamental aquarium fish. This historic print provides a glimpse into the natural history of this remarkable eel, and serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the world's oceans and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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