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Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, and young in egg
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Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, and young in egg
Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, and young in egg.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, and its young in their earliest stages of life. The image is taken from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, published in Augsburg in 1794. The Florida softshell turtle, also known as the common softshell turtle, is a distinctive species of freshwater turtle native to the southeastern United States. It is characterized by its elongated, flattened snout, which resembles a soft, limp appendage rather than the typical bony beak of most turtles. This adaptation allows the Florida softshell turtle to burrow easily into the muddy riverbanks where it lays its eggs. The engraving shows a mature Florida softshell turtle resting on a rocky outcrop, its body covered in intricate, overlapping scales. In the foreground, a small cluster of eggs is nestled in the sand, each one carefully labeled with the number "1" to denote the first stage of development. A tiny, embryonic turtle can be seen emerging from one of the eggs, its body still partially submerged in the sand. The delicate details of the engraving, from the intricate patterns on the turtle's shell to the delicate veins on the leaves in the background, are a testament to the skill of the engraver. This beautiful illustration is an important historical record of the Florida softshell turtle and its life cycle, providing insight into the natural history of this fascinating species. It also serves as a reminder of the rich heritage of zoological and herpetological research that has shaped our understanding of the natural world over the centuries.
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