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Plate 16d from Specimens of British minerals? vol. 2 (1802) b
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Plate 16d from Specimens of British minerals? vol. 2 (1802) b
Plate 35A from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Study detail of the head and mouth of the medium-sized, weed-dwelling, marine fish found along the coasts of the south-west Pacific
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18th Century Actinopterygii Bauer Beak Bony Fish Cale Ferdinand Lucas Bauer Fishes Monochrome Mouth Osteichthyes Pacific Perciform Perciformes Rainbow Ray Finned Fish Teeth Fused
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Plate 16d from Specimens of British Minerals, Volume 2 (1802), published by George Bell and Son, features an intriguing illustration taken from Plate 35A of Zoological Drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. This detailed study focuses on the head and mouth of a medium-sized, marine fish native to the coasts of the south-west Pacific. The fish, a member of the Odacidae family, is commonly known as the rainbow cale or the rainbow wrasse. The illustration reveals the fish's distinctive features, including its elongated, rainbow-colored dorsal and anal fins, and its vibrant, iridescent scales. However, the primary focus of the drawing is the fish's intricately detailed head and mouth. The fish's teeth are fused into plates, typical of the Actinopterygii, or ray-finned fish, and the Perciformes, or perch-like fish, to which the rainbow cale belongs. The upper jaw is armed with sharp, pointed teeth, while the lower jaw features a beak-like structure, which is characteristic of the Osteichthyes, or bony fish. Ferdinand Bauer, the skilled artist behind this illustration, captured the anatomy of the rainbow cale with remarkable precision. The monochrome drawing showcases the intricate details of the fish's head and mouth, revealing the complex structure of its dental apparatus and the unique features that distinguish this species from others. Bauer's illustration provides a valuable record of this fascinating marine creature, which continues to capture the interest of scientists and natural history enthusiasts alike.
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