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Sea slugs: Phyllidia varicosa 1, 2, Tergipes limacina 3
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Sea slugs: Phyllidia varicosa 1, 2, Tergipes limacina 3
Sea slugs: Phyllidia varicosa 1, 2, Tergipes limacina 3, 4, Aeolidia papillosa 5, Scyllaea pelagica 6, Tritonia hombergii 7, Polycera quadrilineata 8, and Platydoris argo 9, 10. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1823
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1823, showcases an enchanting collection of ten diverse sea slugs. The intricately detailed illustration brings to life the unique beauty of these marine mollusks, each with its distinctive features. Sea slugs, also known as nudibranchs, are a fascinating group of marine gastropods. They have no external shell, making them appear as if they are naked, hence the name "nudibranch." In this illustration, we can observe several species, including Phyllidia varicosa (1, 2), Phyllidia trilineata (3, 4), Tergipes limacina (5, 6), Aeolidia papillosa (7), Scyllaea pelagica (8), Tritonia hombergii (9), Polycera quadrilineata (10), and Platydoris argo (9, 10). The Phyllidia species (1, 2, 3, 4) are characterized by their long, slender bodies and vibrant colors. Phyllidia varicosa, for instance, displays striking orange and black bands, while Phyllidia trilineata boasts a triangular pattern of red, white, and blue. Tergipes limacina (5, 6) is depicted with a flat, disc-shaped body and a pair of long, trailing tentacles. Aeolidia papillosa (7) is easily recognizable by its papillae, or small protrusions, covering its body. The remaining sea slugs in the illustration, Scyllaea pelagica (8), Tritonia hombergii (9), Polycera quadrilineata (10), and Platydoris argo (9, 10), each display their unique morphologies and colors, further highlighting the incredible diversity of this fascinating group of marine creatures.
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