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Bristly crab, light-blue soldier crab and pea crab
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Bristly crab, light-blue soldier crab and pea crab
Bristly crab, Pilumnus hirtellus 1, light-blue soldier crab, Mictyris longicarpus 2, pea crab, Pinnotheres pisum 3. Pilunno irto, Mittire longicarpo, Pinnotere pisello. 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 Antoine Bristly Crab Crustacean Delle Dictionary Dizionario Faced Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Pretre Scienze Shame Stipple Turpin Calappa Depressa Tuberculata
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In this hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's "Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali," or "Dictionary of Natural Sciences," published in Florence, Italy, in 1837, we find a fascinating assemblage of three distinct crab species: the bristly crab (Pilumnus hirtellus), the light-blue soldier crab (Mictyris longicarpus), and the pea crab (Pinnotheres pisum). The bristly crab, also known as the fringed shore crab, is depicted in the center of the image, its body adorned with long, bristly setae that give it a distinctive appearance. Its oval-shaped carapace is marked with a series of irregularly shaped, dark spots. To the left of the bristly crab, we find the light-blue soldier crab (Mictyris longicarpus), named for its light-blue coloration and its soldier-like appearance due to its elongated, pointed carapace. This crab is known for its unique behavior of burying itself in the sand during the day and emerging at night to feed. The pea crab (Pinnotheres pisum), shown on the right side of the image, is a small, non-parasitic crab that lives in the gills of various mollusks, including clams and mussels. Its body is relatively flat and its carapace is small and round, with a series of tubercles covering its surface. This stunning illustration was created by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), who oversaw the project and directed the work of the skilled engraver Corsi and the talented artist Jean Gabriel Pretre. The intricate details of the crabs' anatomy and textures are beautifully rendered in this exquisite work of art, which remains a testament to the natural wonders of the marine world and the masterful craftsmanship of its creators.
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