Cushion : Engraulis ringens, Peruvian anchoveta
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Engraulis ringens, Peruvian anchoveta
Peruvian anchoveta (Engraulis ringens) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle
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Actinopterygii Anchovy Beagle Bespoke Bony Fish Charles Darwin Clupeiform Clupeiformes Darwin Darwin Centre Darwin200 Evolution Fishes Galapagos Galapagos Archipelago Galapagos Islands Hms Beagle Natural History Museum Engraulidae
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a collection of Engraulis ringens, commonly known as Peruvian anchoveta, specimens brought back by the renowned naturalist, Charles Darwin, during his groundbreaking voyage on HMS Beagle. The glass-enclosed jar holds these small, silver-scaled fish, which are an essential component of the nutrient-rich Humboldt Current ecosystem in the Pacific Ocean, particularly off the coasts of Peru and the Galapagos Islands. Darwin's discovery of these fishes, part of the Actinopterygii class, Clupeiformes order, and Engraulidae family, played a significant role in his understanding of evolution and natural selection. The Galapagos Islands, where he encountered various unique species, served as a crucial inspiration for his theories. The Peruvian anchoveta, an important food source for larger marine organisms, is a bony fish with a slender body and a distinctively long, keeled dorsal fin. These fish are clupeiform, meaning they possess an elongated, streamlined body, and are characterized by their herring-like appearance. This beautifully preserved specimen, now housed in the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to Darwin's unwavering curiosity and dedication to documenting the natural world. The print, with its intricate details and vibrant colors, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the time of the Beagle's voyage and the inception of Darwin's revolutionary ideas about evolution.
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