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Common torpedo and marbled electric ray
Common torpedo, ocellate torpedo, or eyed electric ray, Torpedo torpedo (Torpedo oculata), and marbled electric ray, Torpedo marmorata. Handcoloured lithograph by Scipp after an illustration by Zehner from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Bildersaal Common Electric Eyed Friedrich Gallery Georg Marbled Marmorata Naturhistorischer Thierreiches Torpedo Treitschke
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1. Title: "Electrifying Encounters: A Historical Encounter of Common Torpedo and Marbled Electric Rays" This handcoloured lithograph, created by Scipp after an illustration by Zehner for Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History in 1842, showcases two fascinating electric rays, the Common Torpedo (Torpedo oculata) and the Marbled Electric Ray (Torpedo marmorata). Both rays are renowned for their unique ability to generate electric shocks as a means of defense and hunting. The Common Torpedo, also known as the Ocellate Torpedo or Eyed Electric Ray, is depicted on the left side of the image. This ray is characterized by its distinct black and white markings, with a series of large, round, gold-colored spots, or ocelli, along its back. These ocelli are not for sight but are believed to serve as sensory organs, helping the ray detect the electrical fields of its prey. On the right side of the image lies the Marbled Electric Ray, with its intricate, mottled patterns of dark and light marbling. This ray is smaller than the Common Torpedo and has a more elongated snout. Both rays are native to the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas, where they inhabit shallow waters and are often found buried in the sand, waiting to ambush their unsuspecting prey. The intricate details of the rays' bodies, the delicate shading, and the vibrant colors in this lithograph are a testament to the skilled artistry of the time. The image offers a glimpse into the rich natural history of these fascinating electric rays and the scientific curiosity that drove early naturalists to document and study them.
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