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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
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Discover the captivating world of marine life with our exquisite jigsaw puzzles from Media Storehouse. This intriguing puzzle features an intricately detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving of the Areolated Sealeech, Pontobdella areolata, taken from William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany, published in 1815. Engraved by the renowned artist Richard Polydore Nodder, this puzzle offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and complexity of the natural world. With intricate patterns and vibrant colors, this puzzle is sure to provide hours of enjoyable challenge and satisfaction. Perfect for nature lovers, puzzle enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a moment of relaxation and reflection.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
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 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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