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Rana maxima, bull frog
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Rana maxima, bull frog
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby
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18th Century Amphibia Amphibian Anura Asterid Bahama Caribbean Carolina Catesby Etching Eudicot Fauna Feet Flora Florida Indies Lamiales Lantana Angiospermae Bull Frog Bullfrog Dicot Dicotyledon
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This hand-colored etching, titled "Rana Maxima, or the American Bull Frog," is an exquisite illustration from Mark Catesby's seminal work, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands," published in 1731. The illustration showcases the Bull Frog (Rana maxima), a large amphibian native to the Caribbean, Florida, and the southeastern United States. Catesby's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the Bull Frog's powerful, webbed feet, which are spread wide as if ready to leap into the water. The Bull Frog is depicted perched on a lush, flowering Lantana plant (Lantana camara), a common angiosperm, or flowering plant, found in the Indies and the Americas. The plant's vibrant, asterid flowers add a splash of color to the otherwise monochromatic illustration. The Bull Frog is a member of the Anura order, which includes frogs and toads. It is also classified as an eudicot, a type of dicotyledon, or dicot, which means it has two seed leaves. The Bull Frog is an essential component of the Caribbean and Florida ecosystems, serving as both a predator and prey species. Its large size and powerful legs make it a formidable hunter, while its moist, permeable skin requires a constant supply of water for survival. Catesby's illustration of the Bull Frog is a testament to the natural history of the 18th century, providing a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the Caribbean and the Americas during that era. The illustration's historical significance is further emphasized by the presence of the Lantana plant, which adds a touch of the exotic and the unfamiliar, reflecting the spirit of exploration and discovery that characterized the 18th century.
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