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Mesophyllum lichenoides
Mesophyllum lichenoides.. 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 exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts Mesophyllum lichenoides, a mesophyllum species commonly known as the Lichen-millepora or the Millepora-like lichen. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in London in 1800. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder, who meticulously captured the intricate details of this fascinating marine organism. Mesophyllum lichenoides is a type of benthic red alga, belonging to the family Mesophyllaceae. It is characterized by its unique thallus structure, which resembles that of lichens, with a crustose, encrusting growth form. However, unlike lichens, Mesophyllum lichenoides is not a symbiotic association of fungi and algae, but rather a unicellular organism. The illustration showcases the delicate, branching structure of the thallus, with its small, round, disc-shaped structures, known as isidia, scattered along the branches. These isidia serve as a means of vegetative reproduction for the organism. The red coloration of the thallus is due to the presence of pigments such as astaxanthin and phycoerythrin. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential work in the field of zoology and natural history during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The publication of high-quality, detailed illustrations such as this one played a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Today, this beautiful engraving remains an important historical record of the natural history of Mesophyllum lichenoides and serves as a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the marine environment.
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