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Page 201 from Micrographia or some Physiological description of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses (1665) by Robert Hooke
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Arthropod Arthropoda Flea Hexapod Hexapoda Hooke Insecta Magnified Magnifying Robert Hooke Siphonaptera Invertebrata
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Discover the intriguing world of microorganisms with our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle featuring the iconic illustration "Flea" by Robert Hooke from Micrographia. This captivating puzzle brings the intricate details of Hooke's groundbreaking work to life, allowing you to explore the fascinating world of tiny creatures up close. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone seeking a brain-teasing challenge, this puzzle offers hours of enjoyable assembly and a beautiful display piece once completed. Delve into the wonders of science and history with the Media Storehouse "Flea" Jigsaw Puzzle.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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1. Title: A Magnified View of a Flea: An Intriguing Illustration from Robert Hooke's "Micrographia" (1665) Robert Hooke's groundbreaking work, "Micrographia," published in 1665, showcased the wonders of the microscopic world through exquisite illustrations. Among these, Page 201 features a detailed drawing of a flea (Siphonaptera), an invertebrate animal from the class Insecta, order Siphonaptera, and subclass Hexapoda. This illustration offers a magnified view of the flea's intricate structure, revealing its hexapod nature and the complex details of its six legs. The flea, a tiny yet notorious creature, is an arthropod belonging to the class Arthropoda. Its hexapod body structure, characterized by six legs, is a common trait among insects and other arthropods. In this illustration, Hooke meticulously depicts the flea's elongated body, segmented legs, and the distinct features of its three body segments: the head, thorax, and abdomen. The flea's head is illustrated with its large compound eyes, antennae, and mouthparts. The thorax, the middle segment, is shown with three pairs of legs, each leg composed of seven segments: coxa, trochanter, femur, tibia, tarsus, and pretarsus. The abdomen, the posterior segment, is depicted with its various segments and the distinctive jumping organs, or "siphons," which give the flea its name (Siphonaptera). This illustration is a testament to Hooke's remarkable skill as an observer and draftsman, as well as his innovative use of the microscope to reveal the hidden world of minute bodies. The flea, once a seemingly insignificant creature, is transformed into a fascinating subject of scientific inquiry and artistic expression. This image continues to inspire curiosity and wonder, reminding us of the endless possibilities that lie within the microscopic realm.
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