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Fossil skeleton of an extinct Anoplotherium commune
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Fossil skeleton of an extinct Anoplotherium commune
Fossil skeleton of an extinct Anoplotherium commune. 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 Commune Delle Dictionary Diving Dizionario Elmo Extinct Florence Fossil Francois Gabriel Herpetology Iguana Jussieu Lacerta Laurent Lizard Naturali Pierre Pretre Reptile Scienze Scutatus Skeleton Stipple Superciliosus Turpin Anoplotherium
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This copperplate stipple engraving depicts the fossil skeleton of an extinct Anoplotherium commune, a remarkable reptile that once roamed the Earth during the Late Cretaceous period. The Anoplotherium was a member of the Anoplotheriidae family, which includes the Lyriocephalus, Uranoscodon, and other intriguing extinct reptiles. The Anoplotherium commune, also known as the lyreshead lizard or mophead iguana, was characterized by its unique head shape, which resembled a lyre or harp. Its skull bore two large, bifid (Y-shaped) horns above the eyes, giving it an impressive and distinctive appearance. The skeleton also shows the presence of a long, elongated snout, suggesting that this reptile was an adept diver and possibly a fish eater. This beautiful illustration is from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Science, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century. Turpin's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricately hand-colored engraving, which brings the extinct Anoplotherium commune back to life, if only in a two-dimensional representation. The Anoplotherium commune is an intriguing reminder of the rich diversity of life that has existed on our planet throughout history. Its fossil remains offer valuable insights into the evolution of reptiles and the world they inhabited. This stunning illustration is a testament to the beauty and wonder of the natural world and the important role that scientific documentation plays in preserving and understanding it.
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