Framed Print : Areolated sealeech, Pontobdella areolata

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Areolated sealeech, Pontobdella areolata

Areolated sealeech, Pontobdella areolata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1815

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Creature Elford Leach Leech Miscellany Nodder Parasite Polydore Zoological

21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame

Discover the mesmerizing beauty of the natural world with our Framed Prints featuring the exquisite "Areolated Sealeech, Pontobdella areolata" by Richard Polydore Nodder. This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving, originally published in William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany in 1815, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this rare sealeech. Each print is meticulously framed to enhance its artistic merit and preserves the historical significance of this captivating image. Add a touch of natural history to your home or office decor with our Framed Prints, a perfect addition for any space that appreciates the wonders of the natural world.

Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")

Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")

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.

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This exquisitely detailed hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts the Areolated Sealeech, Pontobdella areolata, a fascinating marine parasite that once captivated the curiosity of naturalists in the early 19th century. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder, based on observations made by the renowned British zoologist, William Elford Leach. The Areolated Sealeech is a unique and intriguing creature, with a distinctively patterned body covered in small, circular depressions or 'areolae'. These depressions are not random, but rather serve a specific purpose: they house the sealeech's tiny, parasitic offspring, known as 'pedicellarians'. These pedicellarians attach themselves to the gills of fish, feeding on their mucus and blood. The illustration showcases the sealeech's elongated body, adorned with rows of small, sucking discs that enable it to attach itself to its host. Its head is large and bulbous, with two prominent eyes and a pair of small antennae. The delicate, hand-coloured details bring out the intricacies of the sealeech's body, from the tiny, waving tendrils at the end of its body to the intricate patterns on its dorsal surface. This beautiful illustration is taken from William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany, published in London in 1815. Leach was a leading figure in the field of marine zoology, and his work was instrumental in advancing our understanding of the marine world. The illustration not only serves as a testament to the beauty and diversity of marine life, but also to the skill and artistry of the naturalists and illustrators of the time.

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