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Garden snail, Helix aspersa
Garden snail, Helix aspersa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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Frederick Helix Hortensis Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Polydore Shaw Snail
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This exquisitely handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Garden Snail, Helix aspersa, also known as Helix hortensis. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in the year 1800. The Garden Snail is a common gastropod mollusk found in Europe and North America. Its name, Helix aspersa, comes from the Latin words 'helix' meaning spiral and 'aspersa' meaning covered or speckled, referring to the snail's speckled shell. The engraving captures the snail's elegant spiral shell, adorned with a beautiful pattern of brown and white speckles. The snail itself is depicted with remarkable accuracy, its body curled up inside the shell for protection. The artist has meticulously captured the textures and contours of the snail's body, from the ridges on its back to the delicate, translucent edges of its antennae. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular publication during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, providing a platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This engraving is a testament to the high-quality illustrations produced during this period, which played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of natural history. The intricate details captured in this image would have been invaluable to naturalists and collectors of the time, contributing to the growing body of knowledge about the natural world. Today, this engraving serves as a reminder of the rich history of natural history and the importance of accurate and detailed observations in scientific research. The Garden Snail may be a common sight in many gardens, but this beautiful and intricately detailed engraving invites us to appreciate its unique beauty and the role it plays in the natural world.
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