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Parasitic worms and tapeworms, Bothriocephalus coronatus 1, Bothriocephalus corolla 2, and pike tapeworm, Triaenophorus nodulosus 3. Bothriocefalo coronato, B. corolla, Trienoforo noduloso. 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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1837 Antoine Delle Dictionary Dizionario Extinct Florence Fossil Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Naturali Parasitic Pierre Pretre Scienze Stipple Turpin Worms Demosponge Tapeworms
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This hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, published in Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali (Dictionary of Natural Science) in Florence, Italy, in 1837, showcases three distinct types of parasitic worms and tapeworms: Bothriocephalus coronatus, Bothriocephalus corolla, and Triaenophorus nodulosus. The intricately detailed illustration, engraved by Corsi under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, offers a glimpse into the natural world of the 19th century. Parasitic worms and tapeworms are a diverse group of organisms that rely on other organisms to survive. The Bothriocephalus species depicted here are commonly known as lancelets or fish tapeworms. They infect the brains of various fish, altering their behavior to facilitate the parasite's transmission to the next host. The third worm, Triaenophorus nodulosus, is a pike tapeworm, which infects pike and other fish. The illustration also includes several other organisms, likely for comparative purposes. Among them are Verticillites, Verticillipora, Rubula, Soldanii, Nubecularia, and Lucifuga. While some of these organisms, like the demosponge Verticillites crecateo, are still found in our oceans today, others, such as Verticillites dellis and Soldanii del Soldani, are now considered extinct. Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840) was a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century. His meticulous work, combined with the advanced techniques of copperplate stipple engraving, resulted in stunningly detailed and accurate representations of the natural world. This extraordinary illustration not only showcases the beauty and complexity of these parasitic worms but also offers a glimpse into the scientific discoveries of the past.
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