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Sea butterfly, Cavolinia tridentata
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Sea butterfly, Cavolinia tridentata
Sea butterfly, Cavolinia tridentata (Tridentated hyale, Hyale tridentata). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1804
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This exquisite illustration showcases the Sea Butterfly, Cavolinia tridentata, also known as the Tridentated Hyale or Anomia tridentata. Drawn and engraved by the skilled hands of Richard Polydore Nodder, this image is a testament to the intricate beauty of the marine world. The Sea Butterfly is a small, planktonic mollusk, belonging to the class Cephalopoda and the family Veneridae. The illustration reveals the animal's delicate, translucent body, adorned with intricate patterns and undulating lines. The Sea Butterfly's most distinctive feature is its three long, slender processes, or 'arms,' which resemble the prongs of a trident, hence the name tridentata. These processes help the creature to propel itself through the water. The Sea Butterfly is a common sight in shallow, temperate and tropical seas around the world. It plays a crucial role in the marine food chain as both a predator and prey. The illustration, published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1804, is a valuable record of the natural history of this fascinating marine animal. Handcoloured copperplate engravings like this one were a popular method of illustrating natural history specimens during the 18th and 19th centuries. The meticulous attention to detail and the use of vibrant colours brought the wonders of the natural world to life for a wide audience, fueling a growing fascination with zoology and the exploration of the natural world.
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