Least valley coral, Leptoria phrygia

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Least valley coral, Leptoria phrygia

Least valley coral, Leptoria phrygia (Lace madrepore, Madrepora phrygia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1806

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Coral Frederick Lace Least Madrepora Madrepore Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Phrygia Polydore Shaw

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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Least Valley Coral, Leptoria phrygia, also known as the Lace Madrepore or Madrepora phrygia. The image was meticulously drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1806. The Least Valley Coral is a delicate and intricately beautiful deep-water coral, characterized by its lacy, branching structure. The coral's skeleton is made up of calcareous aragonite, providing a solid foundation for the growth of numerous tiny polyps. These polyps are responsible for the coral's vibrant coloration and the intricate patterns that can be seen in the engraving. The Least Valley Coral was a subject of great interest to naturalists and collectors during the 18th and 19th centuries due to its unique and intricate appearance. This illustration serves as a testament to the artistry and dedication of the naturalists and artists of the time, who were driven to document and preserve the natural world in all its beauty and complexity.

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