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Cotton-spinner or tubular sea cucumber, Holothuria tubulosa
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Cotton-spinner or tubular sea cucumber, Holothuria tubulosa
Cotton-spinner or tubular sea cucumber, Holothuria tubulosa. Oloturia tubulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Cassiopea Cotton Cucumber Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Francois Gabriel Hydrozoan Jellyfish Jussieu Laurent Medusa Naturali Perla Pierre Polyp Pretre Scienze Species Spinner Stipple Tubular Turpin Upside Frondosa Holothuria
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Cotton-spinner or Tubular Sea Cucumber, Holothuria tubulosa. The illustration is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Science, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The meticulous work was carried out by a team of skilled artisans, including the engraver Corsi, the drawer Jean Gabriel Pretre, and the director Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Holothuria tubulosa, also known as Oloturia tubulosa, is a hydrozoan sea cucumber that can be found in the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Its unique feature is the long, tubular, cotton-like appendages that protrude from its body, which it uses to filter feed on plankton and detritus. These appendages are reminiscent of the fronds of Cassiopea or the Melicertus species, and the polyp of Obelia. In the illustration, the sea cucumber is shown upside down, revealing its underside, which is covered in tiny, round, pearl-like structures called spicules. These structures provide the animal with protection and support. The illustration also shows the presence of Sferulina, a type of diatom that can be found in the sea cucumber's gut. Turpin, the director of the project, was a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century. His work, along with that of his collaborators, is considered a significant contribution to the scientific documentation of marine life during this period. The intricate detail and beauty of this engraving are a testament to their skill and dedication to their craft.
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