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Greater Pipefish and Broad-Nosed Pipefish
Greater Pipefish (Syngnathus acus) and Broad-Nosed Pipefish (Syngnathus typhle). Date: 1865
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© The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1865 Adder Broad Fishes Greater Nose Nosed Pipefish Species Syngnathus Thin Acus
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 13.3cm (9.3" x 5.2")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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This photograph, taken in the late 1860s, showcases two intriguing pipefish species: the Greater Pipefish (Syngnathus acus) and the Broad-Nosed Pipefish (Syngnathus typhle). The image transports us back to a time when the natural world was a source of endless fascination and exploration. The Greater Pipefish, depicted on the left, is characterized by its slender body and elongated snout, which resembles a pipe or tube. Its body is adorned with thin, golden stripes, providing excellent camouflage among the seaweed and coral. The Greater Pipefish is a master of disguise, able to change color to blend in with its surroundings and ambush its prey. On the right, the Broad-Nosed Pipefish displays a more distinctive feature - a broad, upturned snout, which gives it its name. Its body is also slender and long, but its coloration is less vibrant than its counterpart. The Broad-Nosed Pipefish is a bottom-dwelling species, often found in shallow waters, and uses its unique snout to burrow into the sand or gravel to hide from predators. This photograph, taken over 150 years ago, offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the marine world and the curiosity that drove naturalists and explorers of the Victorian era to document and study the natural world around them. The Greater and Broad-Nosed Pipefish continue to captivate us with their unique adaptations and intriguing appearances, reminding us of the wonders that lie beneath the waves.
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