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Basket sea star, Gorgonocephalus eucnemis
Basket sea star, Gorgonocephalus eucnemis from above and below. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg
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1. Title: A Peek into the Wondrous World of the Basket Sea Star, Gorgonocephalus eucnemis: A Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving from Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew's Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur 2. Description: This image showcases the intricate beauty of the Basket Sea Star, Gorgonocephalis eucnemis, as depicted in an exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae, published by Blusse and Son in Nuremberg in 1771. The engraving presents two perspectives of this unique marine creature: an overhead view and an underside view. The Basket Sea Star, also known as the Tidepool Basket Star or the Crowned Brittle Star, is a fascinating zoological specimen that belongs to the class Asteroidea. With its distinctive appearance, this starfish boasts a round, star-shaped body covered in short, brittle arms, each tipped with tiny, feathery appendages. The upper surface of the star is adorned with a series of concentric circles, resembling a woven basket, hence its common name. The underside of the Basket Sea Star reveals its five long, slender arms, which are used for creeping and crawling along the ocean floor. The central disc of the star is covered with tiny, tube feet, which help it cling to rocks and other surfaces. This stunning engraving is a testament to the meticulous detail and artistry of 18th-century natural history illustrations. It is believed to have originated from the Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg, Germany. Through this image, we are transported back in time, allowing us to marvel at the wonders of the natural world as they were discovered and documented centuries ago.
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