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Bivalvia clam shells
Bivalvia clam shells: Venus clam, Hysteroconcha dione 1-3, spiny cockle, Acanthocardia aculeata 4, 5, heart cockle, Corculum cardissa 6-9, fluted giant clam, Tridacna squamosa 10-13 and bear paw clam, Hippopus hippopus 14. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur, Liepzig, Germany, 1904
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Aculeata Adolf Bear Bivalvia Clam Cockle Fluted Giant Glitsch Heart Shell Spiny Venus Dione Squamosa Tridacna
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This chromolithograph showcases an exquisite collection of Bivalvia clam shells, each representing unique and intricately designed species. The Venus clam (Hysteroconcha dione) is depicted in the top left corner, with its distinctive fan-shaped shell. Following are three specimens of the Spiny cockle (Acanthocardia aculeata), characterized by their pointed spines and scalloped edges. Moving on, we find the Heart cockle (Corculum cardissa), named for its heart-shaped shell, located at the bottom left. The Fluted giant clam (Tridacna squamosa) is the largest and most prominent shell in the image, with its intricate fluted pattern and vibrant colors. In the center, we find the Bear paw clam (Hippopus hippopus), which gets its name from the resemblance of its shell to a bear paw. The remaining shells include the Venus clam (Venus spp.), the Spiny cockle (Cyprina spp.), and the Heart cockle (Arca spp.). This stunning representation of Bivalvia clam shells is a testament to the natural beauty and diversity of the marine world. The illustration was originally created by Ernst Haeckel, a renowned German naturalist and artist, and later transformed into a chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch in 1904. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this print serve as a reminder of the wonders that lie beneath the ocean's surface.
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