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Perforated serpula, Serpula perforata
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Perforated serpula, Serpula perforata
Perforated serpula, Serpula perforata. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1794
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Perforated Serpula, also known as Serpula perforata. Depicted in this image is a single, minute tubular univalve mollusk, a common inhabitant of the intertidal zones of the North Atlantic and North Sea. The Perforated Serpula derives its name from the numerous tiny perforations that cover its outer shell, which provide it with an intricate, almost lace-like appearance. The engraving is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in London in 1794. Shaw and Nodder were renowned naturalists and zoologists of their time, and their work was instrumental in documenting and cataloging various species of animals, including the Perforated Serpula. The intricate details of the Perforated Serpula's shell are beautifully captured in this handcolored engraving. The delicate shading and attention to detail bring out the intricacies of the shell's surface, making it a stunning addition to any collection of historical natural history prints. The Perforated Serpula was an object of fascination for naturalists and collectors during the 18th and 19th centuries, and this engraving would have been highly prized for its accuracy and beauty. Today, it remains an important historical record of a fascinating and intricately designed marine mollusk, and a testament to the skill and dedication of the naturalists and artists of the past.
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