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West Indian treefern, Japanese sago palm and whale louse
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West Indian treefern, Japanese sago palm and whale louse
Whale louse, Cyamus ovalis 1, West Indian treefern, Cyathea arborea 2, and Japanese sago palm, Cycas revoluta 3-5. Cyame, Cyathee, Cycas. Handcoloured steel engraving rom Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39. Whale louse, Cyamus ovalis 1, West Indian treefern, Cyathea arborea 2, and Japanese sago palm, Cycas revoluta 3-5. Cyame, Cyathee, Cycas. Handcoloured steel engraving rom Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Arborea Cycas Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Felix Edouard Guerin Meneville Louse Naturelle Palm Pittoresque Sago Whale Cyathea Revoluta
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This hand-colored steel engraving is an exquisite illustration from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839. The image showcases three distinct plant species: the West Indian treefern (Cyathea arborea, number 2), the Japanese sago palm (Cycas revoluta, number 3-5), and an intriguing marine organism, the whale louse or Cyamus ovalis (number 1). The West Indian treefern, also known as the giant treefern, is a large, majestic fern native to the Caribbean and Central America. Its towering fronds and lush, green foliage create a lush, tropical landscape. The Japanese sago palm, or living fossil, is a cycad, an ancient group of plants that predate the dinosaurs. With its distinctive, fan-shaped leaves and underground starchy storage organs, it is a unique and fascinating plant. The whale louse, or Cyamus ovalis, is a parasitic crustacean that attaches itself to the skin of whales. This engraving provides a rare glimpse into the intriguing world of marine life, showcasing the whale louse in striking detail. The intricate hand-coloring and meticulous steel engraving techniques employed in this illustration highlight the beauty and diversity of these natural wonders, making it a valuable addition to any collection of botanical and zoological art.
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