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Scorpaena histrio, player scorpionfish
Player scorpion (Scorpaena histrio) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle
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1. Title: "A Natural Curiosity: Charles Darwin's Player Scorpionfish (Scorpaena histrio) from the Galapagos Islands, Preserved in a Glass Jar at the Natural History Museum" This image showcases a beautifully preserved Player Scorpionfish (Scorpaena histrio), also known as the Player or Galapagos Rockfish, displayed in a glass jar at the Natural History Museum in London. The fish was collected during Charles Darwin's historic voyage on HMS Beagle between 1831 and 1836. Darwin's groundbreaking journey around the world, which included visits to the Galapagos Islands, significantly influenced his theories on evolution and the diversity of life on Earth. This Player Scorpionfish is just one of the many fascinating specimens he brought back to study and add to the growing body of knowledge in natural history. The Player Scorpionfish is a bony fish belonging to the order Scorpaeniformes, characterized by their venomous spines. This specimen, with its intricately patterned skin and piercing gaze, offers a glimpse into the rich marine biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands. As a testament to the importance of exploration and scientific discovery, this preserved Player Scorpionfish remains an essential part of the Natural History Museum's extensive collection, contributing to our understanding of the Actinopterygii (ray-finned fish) and Osteichthyes (bony fish) classes. This evocative image serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of Darwin's voyage on our knowledge of the natural world and the importance of preserving and studying specimens for future generations. Keywords: Scorpaena histrio, Player scorpionfish, Charles Darwin, HMS Beagle, Galapagos Islands, Natural History Museum, Preserved, Glass jar, Bony fish, Ray-finned fish, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Scorpaeniformes, Rockfish, Galapagos archipelago, Darwin200, Darwin Centre.
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