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Eptatretus cirrhatus, broadgill hagfish
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Eptatretus cirrhatus, broadgill hagfish
Ff. 251. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Actinopterygii Adventure Anguilliform Anguilliformes Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Fang Fishes Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Hagfish
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This stunning watercolor painting by George Forster, titled "Eptatretus cirrhatus," depicts the Broadgill Hagfish (also known as the Broadgilled Hagfish), a unique and intriguing species of hagfish discovered during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who accompanied Cook as a naturalist on this historic expedition, meticulously captured the anatomy and distinctive features of this elusive eel-like fish in his artwork. The Broadgill Hagfish, a member of the Myxini class and the Anguilliform order, is characterized by its long, serpentine body, lack of jaws or scales, and distinctive fang-like teeth located at the back of its head. This unusual fish uses its fangs to attach itself to the gills of larger prey, such as sharks and rays, and feeds by secreting a slime that immobilizes the prey before consuming it. Forster's illustration, created between 1754 and 1794, is a testament to the remarkable discoveries made during Cook's voyages. The artist, Johann Georg Adam Forster, skillfully rendered the details of the Broadgill Hagfish's anatomy, providing an accurate record of this fascinating species for the scientific community of the time. This beautiful watercolor painting invites us to explore the wonders of the natural world, transporting us back to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the 18th century. The Broadgill Hagfish may be an obscure species to many, but it serves as a reminder of the endless diversity and complexity of life on our planet.
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