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Horn coral and extinct coral
Horn coral or spine coral, Hydnophora exesa 1, and extinct Turbinolia sulcata 2. Monticolaria foglia 1, Turbinolia solcata 2. 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 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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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: Horn Coral and its Extinct Counterpart, Turbinolia sulcata, Flanked by Monticolaria foglia and Ancient Marine Life This hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, created by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin in 1837, showcases two intriguing coral species: the Horn Coral or Spine Coral (Hydnophora exesa) and the extinct Turbinolia sulcata. The image is part of Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published by Batelli e Figli in Florence, Italy. The Horn Coral, depicted in the foreground, is characterized by its distinctive elongated, finger-like branches. This species, also known as the American Horseshoe Coral or the Atlantic Spine Coral, is still found in shallow waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In the background, the extinct Turbinolia sulcata, or the American Horseshoe Coral, is illustrated. This coral species, which lived during the late Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs, was characterized by its large, horseshoe-shaped colonies. The extinction of Turbinolia sulcata remains a mystery, with theories suggesting that changes in ocean temperatures and sea levels may have played a role. Accompanying these corals are two other marine organisms: Monticolaria foglia and Limulus polyphemus. Monticolaria foglia, also known as the Green Alga, is a common encrusting alga found on the surface of coral reefs. Limulus polyphemus, the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab, is an ancient marine arthropod that is not actually a true crab but shares some similarities with them. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving not only showcases the natural beauty of these marine organisms but also serves as a reminder of the ever-changing world around us and the importance of preserving the wonders of the natural world for future generations.
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