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Thorny cockle, truncated purr and eight-ridged tooth shell
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Thorny cockle, truncated purr and eight-ridged tooth shell
Thorny cockle, Cardium echinatum, truncated purr, Donax crenulata, and eight-ridged tooth shell, Dentalium octangulatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G. Kearsley, London, 1813
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from John Mason Good's "Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia," published in London in 1813, showcases three intriguing marine bivalve species: the Thorny Cockle (Cardium echinatum), Truncated Purr (Donax crenulata), and Eight-Ridged Tooth Shell (Dentalium octangulatum). Sydenham Edwards, a renowned naturalist and illustrator, was the mind behind the original drawings that inspired this engraving. The Thorny Cockle, also known as the Prickly Cockle, is easily identified by its distinctive spiny projections on the outer shell. This bivalve is commonly found in the intertidal zones of the North Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. The Truncated Purr, or the Common Purr, is characterized by its conical, elongated shape and the presence of numerous fine ridges on its exterior. This species is widely distributed in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, often inhabiting sandy or muddy seabeds. Lastly, the Eight-Ridged Tooth Shell is recognized by its elongated, cylindrical shape and the eight distinct ridges that run along its length. This bivalve is found in the deep waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and its elongated shape and ridges serve as excellent adaptations for burrowing into the seabed. Conchology, the study of shells, was a popular scientific pursuit during the 18th and 19th centuries, and this engraving is a testament to the fascination and appreciation for the natural world during that era. The intricate details captured in this handcoloured copperplate engraving serve as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the marine bivalve species that inhabit our planet.
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