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Black lip pearl shell, Pinctada margaritifera
Black lip pearl shell, Pinctada margaritifera, with pearl forming in shell. (Meleagrina margaritifera). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Bildersaal Friedrich Gallery Georg Naturhistorischer Oyster Pearl Shell Thierreiches Treitschke Pinctada
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1. Title: "The Black Lip Pearl Shell, Pinctada margaritifera: A Glimpse into the Pearl-forming Process" This handcoloured lithograph depicts the Black Lip Pearl Shell, scientifically known as Pinctada margaritifera, in its natural habitat. The shell is displayed open, revealing the inner chamber where a pearl is in the process of formation. The pearl, with its lustrous and iridescent surface, is nestled within the mantle tissue of the mollusk, which is visible at the right side of the shell. The Black Lip Pearl Shell, also known as the Black-lipped Pearl Oyster or the Tahitian Black Pearl, is a large marine bivalve native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species is renowned for producing some of the world's most valuable and coveted black pearls. The image is taken from the "Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches," or the Natural History Picture Gallery of the Animal Kingdom, published by Georg Friedrich Treitschke in Leipzig, Germany, in 1842. The meticulously handcoloured lithograph showcases the intricate details of the Black Lip Pearl Shell and offers a fascinating glimpse into the pearl-forming process within the mollusk's shell. The Black Lip Pearl Shell is a vital component of various marine ecosystems and plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ocean's food chain. The pearls produced by this species have been admired for centuries for their unique beauty and rarity, making them a subject of fascination and desire for collectors and connoisseurs alike. This exquisite lithograph not only serves as a testament to the natural wonders of the marine world but also highlights the importance of preserving and studying these precious creatures and their habitats for future generations.
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