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Sponge, Haliclona cinerea
Sponge, Haliclona cinerea (Cancellated sponge, Spongia cancellata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects, London, 1804
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the cancellated sponge, Haliclona cinerea, also known as the grey reniera sponge or the polymorphous sponge. The intricate details of the sponge's porous structure are beautifully captured in this exquisite illustration, which was created by the renowned British naturalist and artist, James Sowerby, for his publication, The British Miscellany, or Coloured Figures of New, Rare, or Little Known Animal Subjects, published in London in 1804. Haliclona cinerea is a common marine sponge found in the North Atlantic and North Sea. Its name derives from the Greek words "halos," meaning salt, and "klon," meaning sponge. The sponge's greyish-brown coloration and its ability to assume various shapes and forms, giving it a cancellated or netted appearance, led to its alternative names. Sponge taxonomy was a complex and evolving field during Sowerby's time, and the cancellated sponge was once classified as Spongia cancellata. However, subsequent research led to its reclassification as Haliclona cinerea. This illustration serves as an important historical record of the early scientific understanding of this fascinating marine creature. The handcoloured copperplate engraving process involved creating a copper plate etching, which was then hand-painted by skilled artisans to add color and depth to the image. The result is a stunningly detailed and vibrant representation of the cancellated sponge, which continues to captivate viewers with its intricate beauty and scientific significance.
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