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Myrmecodia beccarii, anthouse plant
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Myrmecodia beccarii, anthouse plant
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson, made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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1772 1796 18th Century Arthropod Arthropoda Asterid Botanical Illustration Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Formicidae Gentianales Hexapod Hexapoda Hymenoptera Insecta Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Invertebrata
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1. Title: "Discovering the Wonders of the Pacific: Myrmecodia beccarii, the Anthouse Plant, as Depicted in John Frederick Miller's Watercolour from Captain James Cook's First Voyage (1768-1771)" This exquisite watercolour painting, created by the skilled hand of John Frederick Miller in 1796, showcases the intriguing Myrmecodia beccarii, also known as the Anthouse Plant. The illustration is based on an outline drawing made during the historic first voyage of Captain James Cook across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771. Captain Cook's journey marked a significant milestone in the exploration and documentation of the natural world. His crew, including the talented artist Sydney Parkinson, collected numerous specimens of plants, animals, and other natural phenomena, providing invaluable insights into the diverse ecosystems of the Pacific. Myrmecodia beccarii is a fascinating member of the Angiospermae, or flowering plants, specifically belonging to the Gentianales order and the Asterid family. This Eudicot, which is a type of dicotyledon, is characterized by its unique relationship with ants. The plant's flowers produce nectar, attracting ants, which in turn protect the plant from herbivores and help in its pollination. The anthouse plant is a hexapod, meaning it belongs to the Hexapoda class, which includes insects and arthropods. More specifically, it is a member of the Formicidae family, which includes ants, and the Hymenoptera order, which also includes bees, wasps, and sawflies. This stunning watercolour painting, with its vibrant colours and intricate details, offers a glimpse into the wonders of the Pacific that were discovered during Captain Cook's groundbreaking voyage. It serves as a testament to the importance of exploration and documentation in advancing our understanding of the natural world.
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