Greetings Card : Eucyrtidium cranoides, radiolarian
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Eucyrtidium cranoides, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 14238190
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1822 1895 1857 1939 Blaschka Eukaryote Eukaryotic Fragile Leopold Leopold Blaschka Protist Protista Protozoa Protozoan Radiolaria Radiolarian Radiozoa Retaria Rhizaria Rudolf Rudolf Blaschka
Greetings Card (A5)
Discover the beauty of the natural world with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features a radiolarian, a microscopic organism from the Phylum Radiolaria. The image showcases a glass model of Eucyrtidium cranoides, meticulously crafted by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late 19th century and now held at the Natural History Museum in London. Express your thoughts and emotions with this unique, educational, and visually stunning card, perfect for any occasion.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite glass model of Eucyrtidium cranoides, a radiolarian, is a testament to the remarkable skill and dedication of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, two pioneering natural scientists of the late nineteenth century. Housed at the Natural History Museum in London, this delicate masterpiece was created between 1857 and 1939, during a time when the study of the natural world was undergoing a revolution. Radiolarians, also known as radiozoans or retaria, are a group of eukaryotic organisms, belonging to the protist kingdom. They are characterized by their intricate, siliceous skeletons, which provide them with shape and protection. Eucyrtidium cranoides, in particular, is known for its distinctive, star-like shape, with radiating arms bearing small, spherical spicules. The Blaschka brothers, Leopold (1822-1895) and Rudolf (1850-1939), were renowned for their glass models of various marine organisms, including jellyfish, sea anemones, and other invertebrates. Their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy made their models an invaluable resource for researchers and educators. This particular model of Eucyrtidium cranoides is a stunning example of their craftsmanship. The delicate, glass structures are carefully arranged to mimic the organism's natural form, with each tiny spicule painstakingly recreated. The model offers a unique perspective on this fragile, eukaryotic protist, allowing us to appreciate its beauty and intricacy up close. As we marvel at this Victorian-era masterpiece, we are reminded of the importance of preserving our natural history and the role that scientific curiosity and dedication play in expanding our understanding of the world around us.
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