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Spotted sea hare, Aplysia punctata
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Spotted sea hare, Aplysia punctata
Spotted sea hare or speckled aplysia, Aplysia punctata. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1804
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Frederick Hare Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Polydore Punctata Shaw Speckled Spotted
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Spotted Sea Hare, Aplysia punctata, also known as the Spotted or Speckled Aplysia. The image, drawn and engraved by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder, was published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London in 1804. The Spotted Sea Hare is a large marine mollusk, native to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and is renowned for its unique ability to change its skin color and texture for camouflage. The intricate engraving captures the Sea Hare's distinctive features, including its large, rounded body, numerous small spots, and two large, expressive eyes. The Sea Hare's long, tentacle-like appendages, used for both feeding and locomotion, are also depicted in great detail. The artist's meticulous attention to the Sea Hare's anatomy and naturalistic coloration is evident in the vibrant hues of the illustration, which bring the creature to life on the page. The Spotted Sea Hare is an important species in the study of marine biology and zoology, particularly in the field of neurobiology. Its large, complex nervous system and ability to regenerate its limbs and other body parts have made it a subject of fascination for scientists for centuries. This beautiful and intriguing illustration serves as a testament to the natural history of the Spotted Sea Hare and the artistic skill of the Nodder family, who were renowned for their natural history illustrations during the early 19th century.
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