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Blue-rayed limpet, Patella pellucida
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Blue-rayed limpet, Patella pellucida
Blue-rayed limpet, Patella pellucida (Brown patella, Patella fusca). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1803
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Conchology Frederick Fusca Miscellany Mollusk Naturalists Nodder Patella Polydore Shaw Shell Limpet
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1. Title: Blue-rayed Limpet, Patella pellucida (Brown Patella, Patella fusca) This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Blue-rayed Limpet, Patella pellucida, also known as the Brown Patella, Patella fusca. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1803. The Blue-rayed Limpet is a type of marine mollusk, belonging to the Patellidae family. It is characterized by its unique, fan-like radial pattern of blue lines, which cover its iridescent, translucent body. This beautiful shell measures around 5 centimeters in diameter and is often found on rocky shores in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. The limpet's body is encased within the shell, which is thin, flat, and disc-shaped. The shell's surface is adorned with a delicate, intricate pattern of concentric lines and radial ribs. The limpet's foot, which is used for attachment to the rocky substrate, is not visible in this illustration. The Blue-rayed Limpet is an herbivorous mollusk, feeding primarily on algae and other marine vegetation. Its radular tooth-like structure allows it to scrape algae from the rocks, making it an essential part of the intertidal ecosystem. This stunning illustration not only showcases the natural beauty of the Blue-rayed Limpet but also highlights the exceptional artistry of the Nodder family and their contributions to the fields of zoology, natural history, shell, and conchology.
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