Haustellum haustellum rock snail

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Haustellum haustellum rock snail

Haustellum haustellum rock snail.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1800

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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, created by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1800, showcases the intricacies of the Haustellum haustellum rock snail. The Haustellum haustellum, also known as the Pipe Murex or Murex haustellum, is a marine gastropod mollusk that inhabits the rocky shores of the Mediterranean and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The engraving beautifully captures the snail's unique features, including its elongated, conical shell, which is adorned with intricate, spiraling patterns and delicate, radiating lines. The snail's body, which is visible through the large, translucent aperture of the shell, is shown with its two tentacles extending outwards, sensing the environment around it. The Haustellum haustellum was a subject of great interest to naturalists during the late 18th and early 19th centuries due to its distinctive appearance and intriguing biology. The engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time, providing a window into the natural history of the past. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential publication, featuring a wide range of illustrations of natural history specimens from around the world. This engraving of the Haustellum haustellum is a prime example of the high-quality illustrations that were produced during this period, which continue to fascinate and inspire us today.

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