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Peacock worm, Sabella pavonina, and feather
Peacock worm, Sabella pavonina, and feather duster worm, Bispira volutacornis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1823
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1. Title: "Nature's Marvels: A Peacock Worm and Feather Duster Encounter". This image, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" or "Picture Book for Children," published in Weimar, Germany, in 1823, showcases two fascinating marine invertebrates: the Peacock Worm, Sabella pavonina, and the Feather Duster Worm, Bispira volutacornis. The hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a glimpse into the intriguing underwater world, where these creatures thrive. The Peacock Worm, S. pavonina, is a polychaete annelid, characterized by its vibrant coloration and unique appearance. Its body is segmented, and it possesses a long, feathery, infundibular appendage, which resembles a peacock's tail. This appendage is used for filter-feeding, trapping plankton and other food particles from the water. The Feather Duster Worm, B. volutacornis, is also a polychaete annelid, but it is more commonly known for its feathery, fan-like appendages, which resemble feather dusters. These appendages serve as a filtering system, helping the worm to collect food particles from the water. The encounter between these two marine organisms in this illustration highlights the rich diversity of life in the ocean and the intricate beauty of nature. The hand-colored copperplate engraving technique adds an artistic touch, making the image even more captivating for young readers of the time. This image not only served as an educational tool for children but also fueled their curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
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