Ichthyosaur paddle Everard Home 1819
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Ichthyosaur paddle Everard Home 1819
Ichthyosaur paddle copper plate illustration from a paper by Sir Everard Home in the Transactions of the Royal Philosophical Society 1819. He wrote the first scientific papers on the group between 1813 and 1820 but did a rather poor job. On the basis of the cupped vertebrae and limbs he proposed a place for them between Proteus (Salamanders) and lizards and gave them the name Proteosaurus. He may have been influenced by Cuviers identification of large fossil proteus (itself a correction of Schuechzers misidentified human witness of the flood fossil, Homo diluvii testis). See other images in this collection
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This print showcases an iconic illustration of the Ichthyosaur paddle, as depicted by Sir Everard Home in 1819. Home, known for his early scientific papers on this fascinating group of marine reptiles, attempted to classify them between Proteus (Salamanders) and lizards. Consequently, he coined the name Proteosaurus based on their cupped vertebrae and limbs. It is speculated that Home's work may have been influenced by Cuvier's identification of a large fossil proteus. This discovery was actually a correction of Schuechzer's misidentified human witness of the flood fossil, Homo diluvii testis. The historical significance of this print lies not only in its depiction but also in shedding light on the evolution of paleontology during the 19th century. The artist skillfully captures the intricate details of this prehistoric limb fossil, offering viewers a glimpse into our understanding of ancient life forms. As we admire this artwork from Paul D. Stewart's collection at Science Photo Library, it serves as a reminder that even renowned scientists like Home made mistakes in their interpretations. This image stands as a testament to both Mary Anning's groundbreaking discoveries in paleontology and the ongoing process of correcting misidentifications within the field. It invites us to delve into our curiosity about these magnificent creatures while appreciating how far we've come in unraveling Earth's rich history through fossils like those belonging to ichthyosaurs.
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