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Common torpedo ray, Raja torpedo
Common torpedo ray, Raja torpedo. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Common Torpedo Ray, Raja torpedo, a fascinating marine creature belonging to the family Rajidae, order Rajiformes. The Common Torpedo Ray, also known as the Electric Ray or the Torpedo, is native to the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. This engraving, taken from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, published in Augsburg in 1804, showcases the ray's elongated, torpedo-shaped body and its distinctive electric organs, which are used for both defense and hunting. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, who gained recognition as the German counterpart to Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. Wilhelm's encyclopedia was one of the most comprehensive works on fish at the time, featuring detailed illustrations and descriptions of various fish species. This engraving, in particular, highlights the intricacies of the Common Torpedo Ray's anatomy and its unique physiological features. The Common Torpedo Ray is a remarkable marine creature, capable of generating electric shocks to stun or kill its prey. Its body is covered in small electric organs called electrocytes, which are arranged in rows along the underside of the body. When the ray is threatened, it can generate electric shocks of up to 220 volts, making it a formidable predator in its environment. This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the meticulous work of the naturalist and the engraver. It offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with valuable insights into the natural history of the Common Torpedo Ray and the scientific curiosity that drove Wilhelm to document it in such detail.
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