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Peanut worms, Sipunculus nudus, etc
Peanut worms, Sipunculus nudus 1, Siphonosoma cumanense 4, etc. Sipunculo nudo, Sipunculo microrinco, Sipunculo macrorinco, Sipunculo commestible. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Annelid Antoine Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Naturali Peanut Pierre Polychaete Pretre Scienze Serpula Stipple Tube Turpin Worm Worms Caespitosa Spirobranchus Triqueter
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Peanut Worms, Sipunculus nudus, Siphonosoma cumanense, and other related species," is an exquisite illustration from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's "Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali," published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre, and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Turpin (1775-1840), considered one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century, expertly captured the intricate details of these marine invertebrates, which belong to the phylum Sipuncula, commonly known as peanut worms or spoon worms. These animals are characterized by their elongated, tube-like bodies, which they burrow into the sand or mud, and their distinctive feeding structures, which resemble fans or serpulae. The illustration features several species, including Sipunculus nudus, Siphonosoma cumanense, Sipunculo nudo, Sipunculo microrinco, Sipunculo macrorinco, Sipunculo commestible, Serpula vermicularis, Spirorbis corrugatus, Spirobranchus triqueter, Galeolaria caespitosa, Vermiculare spirorbe, Nantiloide vermilia, Triquetra cesto, and others. Some of these species, such as Sipunculus nudus and Spirobranchus triqueter, are still commonly found in marine environments today. The meticulous attention to detail in this illustration is evident in the delicate shading and precise lines used to depict the various textures and structures of the worms' bodies and feeding appendages. The use of hand-coloring further enhances the realism and beauty of the image, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical scientific illustrations.
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