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Crowned baler shell, Melo aethiopicus
Crowned baler shell, Melo aethiopicus (Ethiopic volute, Voluta aethiopica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1806
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricately detailed features of the Crowned Baler Shell, Melo aethiopicus, also known as the Ethiopic Volute or Voluta aethiopica. Drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder, this illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the natural history community during the early 19th century. The Crowned Baler Shell is a large marine mollusk, native to the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Its distinctive spiral shell is adorned with intricate patterns and ridges, culminating in a majestic, ornate crown at its apex. The shell's coloration ranges from white to brown, with iridescent bands and speckles. The Crowned Baler Shell was a subject of great interest to naturalists and collectors during the era of exploration and discovery. George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in London in 1806, was a comprehensive compendium of natural history, featuring a wide array of illustrations, including this stunning depiction of the Crowned Baler Shell. The meticulous attention to detail and the vibrant, hand-applied colors bring the beauty and complexity of this magnificent marine creature to life, providing a window into the natural world of over two centuries ago.
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