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Chrysaora isosceles, jellyfish model
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Chrysaora isosceles, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London
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1822 1895 1857 1939 Blaschka Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Fragile Hydrozoa Hydrozoan Jelly Jelly Fish Jellyfish Leopold Leopold Blaschka Medusa Jellyfish Medusozoa Rudolf Rudolf Blaschka Scyphozoa Scyphozoan Tentacle True Jellyfish Chrysaora Invertebrata Pelagiidae Sea Nettle Semaeostomeae
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This exquisite glass model showcases the intricate beauty of Chrysaora isosceles, also known as the Sea Nettle or Isosceles Jellyfish. Created by the renowned father-and-son team Leopold (1822-1895) and Rudolf Blaschka (1857-1939) in the late 19th century, this masterpiece is now held at the Natural History Museum in London. The Blaschka's meticulously crafted this model using glass and other materials to capture the delicate details of this Cnidarian species, which belongs to the class Scyphozoa and the order Pelagiidae. Chrysaora isosceles is a large, bell-shaped jellyfish with long, trailing tentacles that can reach up to 30 cm in length. The model accurately depicts the jellyfish's distinctive features, including its bell, which is divided into two lobes by a central, transverse furrow. The model also showcases the delicate, feathery structures called dactylometra that line the jellyfish's tentacles, which are used to capture prey. The Blaschka's glass models of jellyfish, hydrozoans, and other marine invertebrates are renowned for their lifelike accuracy and intricate detail. These models were created using a combination of glass, colored pigments, and other materials, and were often illuminated from within to enhance their beauty. The models were a popular attraction during the Victorian era and continue to be admired for their artistic and scientific merit. Despite their fragile appearance, Chrysaora isosceles and other jellyfish play a vital role in the marine ecosystem as predators and prey. They are an essential part of the food chain and help to maintain the balance of the ocean's delicate ecosystem. This glass model serves as a reminder of the beauty and importance of these fascinating creatures, which continue to inspire wonder and fascination to this day.
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