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Cymatium femorale
Cymatium femorale (Femoral murex, Murex femorale). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1803
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Conchology Frederick Miscellany Mollusk Murex Naturalists Nodder Polydore Shaw Shell Triton Femoral
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate beauty of Cymatium femorale, also known as the Femoral Murex or the Triton's Trumpet. The illustration is a masterpiece of natural history, meticulously drawn and engraved by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1803. Cymatium femorale is a large, elegant marine mollusk that belongs to the family Muricidae, or the murex snails. This particular species is known for its distinctive elongated, spiraled shell, which is adorned with intricate, wavy patterns and delicate, raised ridges. The shell's coloration ranges from white to pinkish-brown, with red or purple bands near the apex. The Femoral Murex was highly prized in ancient times for its valuable purple dye, which was extracted from the mollusk's body. This dye was used to create the famous Tyrian purple, a luxury color reserved for royalty and the wealthy. This illustration is a testament to the natural world's beauty and the dedication of naturalists like George Shaw and Frederick Nodder to documenting it. The intricate details captured in this engraving provide a window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the natural history of Cymatium femorale and the artistry of the illustrators who brought it to life.
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