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Red panda, northern Christmas lily, river snail and spider
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Red panda, northern Christmas lily, river snail and spider
Red panda, Ailurus fulgens, endangered 4, northern Christmas lily, Proiphys amboinensis 3. river snail, Viviparus viviparus 1, and spider, Palpimanus species. Palpimane, paludine, pancratium, panda. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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This hand-colored steel engraving, taken from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases a delightful assembly of four distinct and intriguing creatures from the natural world: a Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), a Northern Christmas Lily (Proiphys amboinensis), a River Snail (Viviparus viviparus), and a Palpimanus spider. The Red Panda, an endangered species native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, is depicted gracefully perched on a tree branch, its vibrant red fur contrasting against the lush green foliage. This arboreal mammal is known for its distinctive bushy tail and raccoon-like features. Beside the Red Panda, a Northern Christmas Lily blooms, its elegant white flowers adorned with red spots, reminiscent of the holiday season. This rare plant is native to Madagascar and other tropical regions, and its large, tuberous roots are used for food and medicinal purposes. In the foreground, a River Snail, represented by the species Viviparus viviparus, can be seen crawling on a submerged leaf. These snails are common in Europe, Asia, and North America, and are characterized by their ability to breathe through a lung-like organ called a pneumostome. Lastly, a Palpimanus spider, a member of the Palpimanidae family, can be seen weaving its intricate web in the background. Palpimanus spiders are found in various parts of the world, and are known for their long, slender legs and distinctive palps, which they use to sense their environment and capture prey. This beautifully detailed engraving not only showcases the unique beauty of these creatures but also highlights the intricate relationships that exist within the natural world.
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