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Mammoth skeleton drawing
Plate 10 from Memoires de L Acadamie Imperiale des Sciences, Vol 5, 1815
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Bone Elephantidae Elephantoidea Epitheria Eutheria Mammalia Mammoth Mammuthus Placental Mammal Proboscidea Proboscidean Skeleton Theria
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Plate 10 from the Memoires de L'Acadamie Imperiale des Sciences, Volume 5, published in 1815, presents a detailed and intricately drawn mammoth skeleton. This illustration offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the anatomy of one of the most enigmatic and extinct mammals to have ever walked the Earth. The mammoth, a member of the Proboscidean family, is identified by its distinctive long, curved tusks and its elongated, trunk-like proboscis. This drawing provides a comprehensive view of the mammoth's skeletal structure, revealing its similarities to modern-day elephants and other proboscideans. The mammoth is classified as a mammal, belonging to the class Mammalia, and specifically to the order Proboscidea, family Elephantidae, and suborder Elephantoidea. It is further categorized as a placental mammal, meaning that it developed from an ancestor that had a placenta, which enabled the young to develop inside the mother's womb. This illustration showcases the mammoth's skeletal structure, highlighting its large, heavy bones, particularly those of the skull, jaw, and limbs. The mammoth's skeleton also reveals its therian characteristics, which are shared with all other mammals, including the presence of a diaphragm and a four-chambered heart. The mammoth, which lived during the Pleistocene epoch, is an important species in the study of evolution and the history of life on Earth. Its extinction, along with that of other megafauna, is believed to have played a role in shaping the modern ecosystem. This illustration, with its meticulous attention to detail, offers a valuable resource for researchers and students of anatomy, paleontology, and zoology.
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