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Pila ampullacea
Pila ampullacea (Dilated snail, Helix ampullacea). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1802
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Conchology Frederick Helix Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Polydore Shaw Shell Snail Dilated Pila
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the intricately detailed anatomy of Pila ampullacea, also known as the Dilated Snail or Helix ampullacea. The illustration is the work of the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder, and was published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1802. The Pila ampullacea is a large, marine snail, characterized by its elongated, conical shell. The shell is covered in a beautiful, iridescent sheen, with a spiral pattern of raised ridges and grooves. The body of the snail is retracted into the shell, leaving only the operculum, or protective lid, visible. The natural history of this fascinating mollusk has been meticulously captured in this illustration. The delicate, veined gills are visible at the base of the shell, and the radula, or tongue-like organ used for scraping food from rocks and shells, is clearly depicted. The eyes, located at the tip of the tentacle-like projections, are also visible. Conchology, or the study of seashells, was a popular area of natural history during the 18th and 19th centuries. Collectors and scientists alike were drawn to the beauty and intricacy of seashells, and the publication of detailed, accurate illustrations was essential for the advancement of knowledge in this field. This engraving by Richard Polydore Nodder is a testament to the skill and dedication of the naturalists and illustrators of the time, and remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts today.
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