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Dorataspis diodon, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London
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1822 1895 1857 1939 Actinopterygii Blaschka Bony Fish Diodon Eukaryote Eukaryotic Fishes Fragile Leopold Leopold Blaschka Osteichthyes Porcupinefish Protist Protista Protozoa Protozoan Radiolaria Radiolarian Radiozoa Ray Finned Fish Retaria Rhizaria Rudolf Rudolf Blaschka Tetraodontiform Tetraodontiformes Diodontidae Porcupine Fish
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the enchanting Dorataspis diodon Radiolarian greetings cards from Media Storehouse. These beautiful cards feature an exquisite image of the Blaschka Glass Model of a Radiolarian, held at the Natural History Museum in London. This intricately detailed glass creation, showcasing the Dorataspis diodon radiolarian, brings a touch of the natural world's wonders into your daily correspondence. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to brighten someone's day, these cards are a thoughtful and unique way to express your sentiments. Order yours today and let the beauty of nature speak for itself.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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 exquisite glass model of Dorataspis diodon, a radiolarian, is a testament to the remarkable skills of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, two pioneering naturalists of the 19th century. Housed at the Natural History Museum in London, this delicate work of art was created between 1857 and 1895. Radiolarians are a group of unicellular organisms belonging to the protist kingdom, characterized by their intricate, skeletal structures called tests. Dorataspis diodon, also known as the porcupine fish or pufferfish, is a bony fish belonging to the Tetraodontiformes order. Its glass model faithfully replicates the fish's distinctive features, including its spiky dorsal and pectoral fins, which it uses for defense. The Blaschka brothers meticulously crafted this model using the technique of glass modeling, a labor-intensive process that involved heating and shaping glass to create intricate, lifelike replicas of various marine organisms. Their models were highly sought after by museums and institutions around the world for their educational and aesthetic value. This particular model showcases the beauty and fragility of Dorataspis diodon, a creature that is both a member of the animal kingdom (actinopterygii, or ray-finned fish) and the protist kingdom (rhizaria, or protozoa). Its presence in the museum's collection serves as a reminder of the rich history of scientific discovery and the importance of preserving and showcasing the wonders of the natural world. The Blaschka brothers' glass models offer a unique perspective on the Victorian era's fascination with the natural world and the lengths to which scientists and artists went to understand and document it. This Dorataspis diodon model, with its intricate details and stunning glasswork, continues to captivate and inspire visitors to the museum today.
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