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Common frog, Rana temporaria
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Common frog, Rana temporaria
Common frog, Rana temporaria, adult, tadpoles and frogspawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801
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Adult Amphibia Caterpillar Common Frog Heath Herpetology Rana Shaw Tadpole Frogspawn Temporaria
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Common Frog, Rana temporaria," is a stunning representation of the amphibian's various life stages. The illustration, created by the renowned English naturalist and artist, Dr. George Shaw, was published in his comprehensive work, "General Zoology, Amphibia," in London, 1801. The engraving is the work of Heath, who skillfully captured the intricate details of the Common Frog's anatomy. At the center of the image, an adult Common Frog is depicted with its distinctive green coloration and webbed feet, perfectly adapted for life both on land and in water. Surrounding the adult frog are its offspring in their various stages of development. A cluster of frogspawn, with their distinctive jelly-like coating, can be seen at the bottom left corner. Tadpoles, with their distinct tails and gills, are shown in the upper left corner, while a caterpillar, a completely different organism, is placed at the upper right corner, emphasizing the diversity of life within the amphibian class. This engraving is a testament to the intricacy and beauty of the natural world and the meticulous attention to detail of its early documenters. The Common Frog, Rana temporaria, remains a common sight in Europe, and its life cycle continues to fascinate naturalists and enthusiasts alike.
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