Mermaids Purse Collection
Discover the wonders of the deep sea with these captivating images of mermaid purses, also known as shark egg cases
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Discover the wonders of the deep sea with these captivating images of mermaid purses, also known as shark egg cases. Each intricately detailed lithograph showcases the unique designs of various species, including the Egg Case of a Chimaera (1923), Egg Case of a Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci, 1923), Egg Case of a Catshark (Scyliorhinus, 1923), Ridged Egg case of a Catshark (Scyliorhinus, 1923), Common Skate (Dipturus batis) Mermaid's Purse, Starry Ray (Amblyraja radiata) Mermaid's Purse, Bottlenose Skate (Rostroraja alba) Mermaid's Purse, Lesser Spotted Dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) Mermaid's Purse attached to seaweed in a rockpool in Cornwall, Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mermaid's Purse washed up on a beach in Sheringham, Norfolk, Nursehound (Scyliorhinus stellaris) Mermaid's Purse washed up on a beach strandline in Bude, Cornwall, and Bull Huss - egg case (mermaid's purse) on the strandline in Cornwall, England. These delicate structures protect the developing shark embryos until they are ready to hatch, adding a fascinating layer to the mysteries of the ocean.