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Skate-sucker or spinulose sealeech, Pontobdella spinulosa



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Skate-sucker or spinulose sealeech, Pontobdella spinulosa

Skate-sucker or spinulose sealeech, Pontobdella spinulosa. 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 Miscellany Nodder Parasite Polydore Zoological


Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)

Discover the wonders of the deep sea with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately designed puzzle features the Skate-sucker or Spinulose Sealeech, Pontobdella spinulosa, a fascinating marine creature drawn from William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany. With intricate details brought to life through the hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Richard Polydore Nodder, this puzzle offers a mesmerizing puzzle experience for nature lovers and enthusiasts alike. Dive into the mystery of the ocean and piece together the beauty of the Skate-sucker, a rare and enchanting underwater creature.

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 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")

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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1. Title: "Skate-sucker or Spinulose Sealeech: A Fascinating Parasitic Marine Creature" This handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the intriguing figure of the Skate-sucker, scientifically known as Pontobdella spinulosa. Engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany in 1815, this illustration offers a detailed and accurate representation of this unique marine creature. The Skate-sucker, also referred to as the Spinulose Sealeech, is a parasitic eel-like organism that attaches itself to the underside of stingrays and skates. Its elongated body is covered in small, spinulose (spinous) projections, which provide a firm grip on its host's body. These projections not only help the Skate-sucker cling on but also serve as a protective camouflage, making it difficult for predators to distinguish it from the host's skin. The Skate-sucker feeds on the mucus and tissue of its host, which it extracts by means of a proboscis. This parasitic relationship is essential for both the Skate-sucker and the host, as it benefits the former by providing a stable living environment and a constant food source, while the host remains relatively unaffected. This illustration not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the natural world but also highlights the fascinating interdependence between different marine organisms. The Skate-sucker, with its unique adaptations, is a testament to the wonders of evolution and the complex relationships that exist within the marine ecosystem.

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