Mutated Collection

A beared man with breasts
5308151 A beared man with breasts.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a beaded man with female breasts, a member of a tribe at one time believed to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A member of a large-footed tribe
5308154 A member of a large-footed tribe.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a member of a large-footed tribe at one time thought to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A four-eyed man
5308153 A four-eyed man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a four-eyed man, a member of a tribe at one time thought to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A man with six fingers on each hand
5308150 A man with six fingers on each hand.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a member of a tribe with six fingers on each hand)

A child born with two heads
5311787 A child born with two heads; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a child born with two heads. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A big-lipped man
5308152 A big-lipped man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a member of the big-lipped tribe which was once believed to inhabit certain areas of the earth)

A nose-less, hermaphrodite tribe
5308155 A nose-less, hermaphrodite tribe.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a nose-less, hermaphrodite tribe which the ancients believed inhabited certain regions of the earth)

Ms 2810 f. 29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the
CHT176648 Ms 2810 f.29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Probability and randomness F008 / 3396
Dice. Multiple exposure

Male XY chromosomes, artwork. The Y chromosome (right) is found in males and is shorter than the X chromosome (upper left)

Domestic Sheep, dead lamb, close-up of deformed head, was born alive, England, april

C. elegans mutant worm, light micrograph
C. elegans worm. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a rolling mutant Caenorhabditis elegans worm. Rolling mutants move in a circular, rather then the normal sinusoidal, path

Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno
Common double snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis f. pleniflorus Flore Pleno ) flowers

Mutant fruit fly compound eye, SEM
Mutant fruit fly compound eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the abnormal compound eye of a mutant fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)

Mutated eastern newt. Eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) with a deformed left hind leg and an extra hind leg (upper right)

Fasciation in a woolly chamomile flower head (Anthemis tomentosa). Fasiciation is a condition in which the growing tip (apical meristem) of a plant becomes elongated, producing flattened

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Mutation: From Ancient Manuscripts to Modern Science" Step into a world where nature's secrets unfold, as we explore the concept of mutation through various captivating images. In the depths of historical manuscripts, such as Ms 2810 f. 29v, we catch a glimpse of monstrous creatures from the land of the Merkites - their forms twisted and mutated beyond recognition. But mutations are not confined to mythical realms alone. In Norfolk, England, Common Foxgloves proudly display their vibrant blooms with an intriguing twist - a mutation at the tip of their flowerspike. Nature's artistic hand at work. Delving deeper into scientific realms, Probability and randomness F008 / 3396 beckons us towards understanding how chance plays a role in genetic mutations. Human chromosomes under SEM reveal intricate patterns that shape our very existence. Male XY chromosomes depicted in artwork remind us that even within our own species, mutations can occur - shaping individuals in unique ways. Traveling back centuries ago through time-honored natural history specimens from the 18th century, we encounter a close-up view of a deformed head on a domestic sheep lamb born alive in England during April. A poignant reminder that life's tapestry is woven with both beauty and imperfections. Zooming into microscopic wonders, C. elegans mutant worm captured under light micrograph unveils its extraordinary features shaped by genetic variations. Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno enchants us with its delicate snow-white petals while harboring hidden surprises within its genes – another example of nature's unpredictable twists. Behold. The compound eyes of mutant fruit flies captured by SEM offer an otherworldly spectacle; each eye revealing intricate patterns brought forth by genetic alterations – truly mesmerizing. Finally, let us not forget about our amphibian friends as we gaze upon the mutated Eastern Newt - showcasing nature's ability to create astonishing diversity even within a single species.