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Arabian cowry varieties, Mauritia arabica
Arabian cowry varieties, Mauritia arabica (Brittle cowry, Cypraea fragilis and Arabian cowry, Cypraea arabica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1804
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Arabian Arabica Brittle Cowry Fragilis Frederick Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Polydore Shaw Cypraea
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist artists Richard Polydore Nodder and George Shaw, showcases three striking varieties of Arabian cowries, specifically the Mauritia arabica and its two subspecies, the Brittle cowry (Cypraea fragilis) and the Arabian cowry (Cypraea arabica). Mauritia arabica, also known as the Arabian cowrie or Arabian helmet shell, is a large and elegant marine mollusk native to the Indian Ocean. Its smooth, spiraled shell is characterized by a distinctive, helmet-like projection at the apex. The Brittle cowry (Cypraea fragilis) and Arabian cowry (Cypraea arabica) are both subspecies of the Mauritia arabica, distinguished by subtle differences in their shell patterns and coloration. The Brittle cowry, as its name suggests, has a more fragile and delicate appearance, with a thinner and more translucent shell. The Arabian cowry, on the other hand, boasts a more robust and opaque shell, with intricate patterns of brown and white. Both subspecies are highly prized for their beauty and rarity, and have been sought after by collectors and natural historians for centuries. This stunning illustration is from "The Naturalist's Miscellany," a groundbreaking work of natural history published in London in 1804 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder. The meticulous attention to detail and vibrant coloration in this engraving serve as a testament to the artists' skill and dedication to accurately documenting the natural world.
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