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Channelled fucus, Pelvetia canaliculata
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Channelled fucus, Pelvetia canaliculata
Channelled fucus, Pelvetia canaliculata (Fucus canaliculatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801
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This exquisitely detailed handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts Channelled Fucus, scientifically known as Pelvetia canaliculata (also referred to as Fucus canaliculatus), a common brown seaweed found along the shores of the North Atlantic and North Sea. The intricate design of the seaweed's channels and ridges is beautifully captured in this engraving, which was created by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany in 1801. Sowerby, a renowned English botanical artist and scientist, meticulously drew the Channelled Fucus from life, carefully observing its unique features. The engraving process involved transferring Sowerby's drawing onto a copper plate, which was then etched with acid to create the intricate lines and details. The final product was then handcoloured to bring out the vibrant hues and textures of the seaweed. Channelled Fucus is characterized by its long, narrow fronds, which are attached to the rocky shore by a stout holdfast. The seaweed's channels, or sulci, run parallel to each other and provide a means for water to flow over the surface of the fronds, allowing them to absorb nutrients from the seawater. This stunning engraving is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and serves as an important record of the early scientific study of marine botany. It is a valuable addition to any collection of botanical illustrations or natural history prints.
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