Cupped Ichthyosaur vertebra Everard Home
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Cupped Ichthyosaur vertebra Everard Home
Ichthyosaur Verterbra copper plate illustration from a paper by Sir Everard Home in the Transactions of the Royal Philosophical Society. Home wrote the first scientific papers on the group between 1813 and 1820 but did a rather poor job. On the basis of the cupped vertebrae (shown here) and limbs he proposed a place for them between Proteus (Salamanders) and lizards, and gave them the name Proteosaurus. He may have been influenced by Cuviers identification of large fossil proteus (itself a correction of Schuechzers misidentified human witness of the flood fossil, Homo diluvii testis). See other images in this collection
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This print showcases an Ichthyosaur vertebra, meticulously illustrated by Sir Everard Home in the early 19th century. Home's scientific papers on this group of prehistoric marine reptiles were among the first, although they were later criticized for their inaccuracies. In his research, Home examined the cupped vertebrae and limbs of these ancient creatures and proposed a classification between Proteus (Salamanders) and lizards, naming them Proteosaurus. It is believed that Home may have been influenced by Georges Cuvier's identification of a large fossil proteus, which was actually a correction of Schuechzer's misidentified human witness to the flood fossil known as Homo diluvii testis. This fascinating historical context adds depth to our understanding of early paleontology. The image forms part of a collection that sheds light on Mary Anning's groundbreaking work in fossil discovery and highlights instances where fossils were misidentified. The monochrome artwork beautifully captures the intricate details of this Ichthyosaur vertebra, offering us a glimpse into the world of paleontology during its formative years. Paul D. Stewart skillfully presents this illustration from Science Photo Library, inviting viewers to appreciate both its artistic value and scientific significance. It serves as a reminder that even flawed contributions can pave the way for future advancements in our understanding of Earth's ancient inhabitants.
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