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Peanut, areca nut palm and Trisidos semitorta
Peanut or groundnut plant, Arachis hypogaea 1, areca nut palm, Areca catechu 2, and bivalve mollusc Arca semi-torta, Trisidos semitorta 3. Arachide, Aree, Arche. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39. Peanut or groundnut plant, Arachis hypogaea 1, areca nut palm, Areca catechu 2, and bivalve mollusc Arca semi-torta, Trisidos semitorta 3. Arachide, Aree, Arche. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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1. Title: A Tropical Triad: Peanut, Areca Nut Palm, and Arca Semitorta 2. Description: This hand-colored steel engraving, titled "Arachide, Aree, Arche," is an exquisite illustration from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839. The illustration showcases a harmonious triad of tropical plants and organisms: the peanut or groundnut plant (Arachis hypogaea 1), the areca nut palm (Areca catechu 2), and the bivalve mollusc Arca semi-torta (Trisidos semitorta 3). 3. Peanut or Groundnut Plant (Arachis hypogaea): The peanut plant is depicted in its full glory, with its sprawling foliage and vibrant flowers. The plant is native to South America but is now widely cultivated in various tropical regions. The peanut is an essential food crop, providing both edible nuts and oil. 4. Areca Nut Palm (Areca catechu): The areca nut palm is a striking presence in the illustration, with its tall, slender trunk and feathery fronds. Native to Southeast Asia, this palm is renowned for its edible nuts, which are used in various culinary applications, particularly in the production of betel quid. 5. Arca Semitorta (Trisidos semitorta): The bivalve mollusc Arca semi-torta, or Trisidos semitorta, is a delicate and intricately patterned species of ark clam. It is found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and is an essential food source for many marine organisms. The clam's name derives from its semi-spiral shell, which is semi-tortuous in shape. 6. Conclusion: This illustration not only showcases the beauty and diversity of tropical flora and fauna but also highlights the intricate relationships between these organisms in their natural habitats. The peanut, areca nut palm, and Arca semi-torta represent a fascinating triad of plants and organisms that have co-existed in tropical ecosystems for millennia.
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