Drawing labelled Sponge
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Drawing labelled Sponge
Drawing by Thomas Malie. Thomas Malie, a surgeon to the Kings Dragoon Guards, sailed to the West Indies during the course of his military service and made detailed drawings of local flora and fauna
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1700 1789 18th Century Indies Malie Porifera Sponge Study Thomas Malie Tubular Invertebrata
EDITORS COMMENTS
This drawing, titled "Sponge" by Thomas Malie, showcases the intricate details of a tubular sponge specimen discovered in the West Indies during the 18th century. Thomas Malie, a skilled surgeon serving in the King's Dragoon Guards, embarked on a voyage to the West Indies as part of his military duties. In his spare time, Malie developed a passion for natural history and meticulously documented the unique flora and fauna he encountered. This particular drawing, a testament to Malie's artistic talent and scientific curiosity, depicts a long, porifera sponge with a complex tubular structure. The sponge, a type of invertebrate animal belonging to the Phylum Porifera, is a common inhabitant of the shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea. Malie's precise and detailed illustration captures the delicate beauty of the sponge's intricate structure, revealing the tiny pores or ostia through which water is drawn in for filtration and nutrients are absorbed. The drawing, executed with great care and attention to detail, is a valuable addition to the historical record of the natural history of the West Indies during the 18th century. Malie's work, which also includes drawings of various birds, fish, and other marine life, provides a unique perspective on the natural world as observed by a military man turned naturalist during his travels in the New World.
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