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Physalia pelagica, jellyfish
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Physalia pelagica, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London
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1822 1895 1857 1939 Blaschka Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Fragile Hydrozoa Hydrozoan Jelly Jelly Fish Jellyfish Leopold Leopold Blaschka Leptolida Leptolina Leptolinae Medusa Jellyfish Medusozoa Pelagica Physalia Physaliidae Rudolf Rudolf Blaschka Siphonophora Siphonophorae Siphonophore Tentacle Invertebrata
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This stunning glass model of the Physalia pelagica, or Blue Button Jellyfish, is a masterpiece created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late 19th century and currently held at the Natural History Museum in London. The Blaschka brothers, renowned for their intricate and lifelike glass models of various marine organisms, meticulously crafted this exquisite piece between 1857 and 1939. The Physalia pelagica is a type of jellyfish belonging to the family Physaliidae, order Physaliida, and class Scyphozoa, within the phylum Cnidaria. These animals are also known as the Leptocoris jellyfish or the Portuguese Man-of-War due to their resemblance to the sail and tentacles of the Portuguese Man-of-War. The model showcases the beauty and fragility of this marine creature, with its bell-shaped body and trailing tentacles. The Blue Button Jellyfish is characterized by its large, blue-tinged bell, which can grow up to 30 cm in diameter. The tentacles, which can reach lengths of up to 30 meters in the living animal, are not visible in this model due to their size. The Blaschka brothers' glass models were not only works of art but also essential tools for scientific research and education during the Victorian era. These models provided an accurate representation of various marine organisms for study and display, allowing scientists and the public to gain a better understanding of the natural world. This particular model of the Physalia pelagica is a testament to the Blaschka brothers' exceptional skill and dedication to preserving the beauty and intricacy of marine life. Its presence in the Natural History Museum continues to inspire awe and fascination, reminding us of the rich biodiversity of our oceans and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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