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Skeleton shrimp, Caprella linearis
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Skeleton shrimp, Caprella linearis
Skeleton shrimp, Caprella linearis (Linear crab, Cancer linearis). 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 exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Skeleton Shrimp, Caprella linearis, also known as the Linear Crab or Cancer linearis. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the renowned natural history artist, Richard Polydore Nodder, and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1804. The Skeleton Shrimp is a small crustacean, measuring only a few centimeters in length. Its unique name derives from its translucent, almost skeletal appearance, which allows its internal structures to be clearly visible. This shrimp is characterized by its long, slender body, multiple legs, and distinctive antennae. The Skeleton Shrimp is found in various marine habitats, including rocky shores, sandy bottoms, and seagrass beds. It is an opportunistic feeder, preying on small organisms such as plankton, algae, and other invertebrates. This illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the Nodder family, who were prominent figures in the field of natural history during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Their work, including this stunning depiction of the Skeleton Shrimp, continues to be valued by scientists, historians, and collectors for its accuracy and beauty. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential publication that showcased a wide range of natural history subjects, from zoology and botany to mineralogy and geology. This illustration of the Skeleton Shrimp is just one example of the many fascinating and intricately detailed images that were produced for this groundbreaking work.
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