Bathycrinus Aldrichamus, drawn by Wild (1873)
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Bathycrinus Aldrichamus, drawn by Wild (1873)
Wilds Drawing, figured in Volume 2 of Wyville Thompsons Narrative in the Retport. Title Bathycrinus Aldrichamus
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1873 Challenger Crinoid Crinoidal Crinoidea Crinozoa Discovery Drawn Echinoderm Echinodermata Hms Challenger Feather Star Featherstar Invertebrata
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This illustration, titled "Bathycrinus Aldrichamus," is a nineteenth-century drawing by the renowned naturalist artist, Edward Drinker Cope's assistant, Wild, as figured in Volume 2 of Wyville Thomson's Narrative of the Challenger Expedition, published in 1873. The illustration depicts an intricately detailed drawing of a Bathycrinus Aldrichamus, a rare and little-known invertebrate belonging to the class Echinodermata, order Crinoidea, and family Bathycrinidae. The Bathycrinus Aldrichamus, also known as a feather star or a comatulid crinoid, is a deep-sea dwelling creature that possesses a unique and elegant appearance. Its long, feathery arms, adorned with hundreds of tiny, cup-shaped structures called pinnules, are extended, revealing the animal's articulated nature. Each arm is connected to a central disc, which houses the creature's digestive and reproductive organs. This drawing was made during the Challenger Expedition, a groundbreaking scientific voyage that took place between 1872 and 1876, during which extensive research was conducted on various marine organisms and their habitats. The expedition, led by British scientist H.M.S. Challenger, was instrumental in advancing our understanding of the ocean's depths and the diverse range of life that exists there. Wild's meticulous drawing of the Bathycrinus Aldrichamus serves as a testament to the remarkable discoveries made during the Challenger Expedition and the importance of documenting the natural world in intricate detail. This drawing is a valuable historical record of a fascinating and elusive deep-sea creature, providing insights into the wonders of the ocean's depths that continue to captivate and inspire scientists and explorers alike.
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