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Antique Framed Print : Zoarces viviparus, or Viviparous Eelpout
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Zoarces viviparus, or Viviparous Eelpout
Zoarces viviparus, or Viviparous Eelpout, also known as Viviparous Blenny, European Eelpout and Greenbone. Date: 1863
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Media ID 14228049
© The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1863 Blenny Fishes Species Viviparous
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 17.8cm (14.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This image, taken in the 1860s, showcases the Viviparous Eelpout, scientifically known as Zoarces viviparus, a fascinating and intriguing marine species that was a subject of great interest during the Victorian era. The Viviparous Eelpout, also referred to as the Viviparous Blenny, European Eelpout, or Greenbone, is a small, long, eel-like fish native to the North Atlantic and North Sea. The Viviparous Eelpout is unique among its fish counterparts due to its viviparous reproduction, meaning the young develop inside the mother's body and are born alive, rather than being hatched from eggs. This remarkable reproductive trait was a source of fascination for naturalists and scientists of the time, making the Viviparous Eelpout a popular subject for study and documentation. This photograph, taken over a century and a half ago, offers a glimpse into the past and the natural world as it was explored and documented during the Victorian era. The Viviparous Eelpout's distinctive features, including its elongated body, large head, and small, beady eyes, are clearly visible in the image. The fish is shown lying on a bed of rocks, its body blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment. The Viviparous Eelpout continues to be a subject of scientific interest today, with researchers studying its unique reproductive system, behavior, and ecology. This photograph serves as a reminder of the rich natural history that surrounds us and the importance of documenting and preserving it for future generations.
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