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Darwins beetles
Display box of beetles collected by Charles Darwin with a map of the voyage of his ship, The Beagle
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Arthropod Arthropoda Beagle Beetle Charles Darwin Coleoptera Collecting Darwin Darwin200 Hexapod Hexapoda Hms Beagle Insecta Lucanidae Voyage Invertebrata Stag Beetle
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This display box showcases a selection of beetles meticulously collected by the renowned naturalist, Charles Darwin, during his historic voyage aboard the HMS Beagle from 1831 to 1836. The beetles, an essential part of the vast invertebrate collection Darwin amassed during his travels, are displayed against a backdrop of a map tracing the route of the Beagle's journey. Darwin's fascination with beetles, as part of the larger phylum Arthropoda and class Insecta, began early in his career. He was particularly intrigued by the large and striking Stag Beetles, belonging to the family Lucanidae, which he encountered in various parts of South America. The Lucaninae subfamily, to which many of these beetles belong, includes the Chilean Stag Beetle (Chiasognathus grantii), also known as Darwin's Beetle or the Flying Deer Beetle. This impressive display features a variety of beetles, including the Grant's Stag Beetle (Chiasognathus grantii), a Chilean endemic species with distinctive antler-like mandibles. The Stag Beetle's unique appearance and intriguing behavior made it a favorite subject for Darwin's studies, contributing significantly to his groundbreaking theories on evolution and natural selection. The hexapods, or six-legged invertebrates, captured in this display represent a testament to Darwin's unwavering curiosity and dedication to documenting the natural world. This exquisite collection not only showcases the stunning diversity of beetles but also highlights the profound impact of Darwin's voyage on the scientific community and our understanding of the natural world.
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