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Varieties of corals, seafans, polyps and sea anemones
Varieties of soft corals, seafans, bryozoans, polyps and sea anemones. Lithograph from Lorenz Okens Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1841
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Alle Allgemeine Anemone Bryozoan Coral Creature Gorgonia Lorenz Naturgeschichte Oken Polyp Stände Universal Xenia Seafan Tubipora
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This stunning lithograph, titled "Varieties of Corals, Seafans, Polyps, and Sea Anemones," is an exquisite example of the intricate beauty and diversity of the marine world as depicted in Lorenz Oken's "Universal Natural History" published in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1841. The image showcases a vibrant array of soft corals, seafans, polyps, and sea anemones, each displaying unique textures, colors, and forms. Soft corals, such as the plumatella and umbellularia, are characterized by their delicate, branching structures and tentacle-like projections. Seafans, like the gorgonia, exhibit fan-shaped bodies covered in tiny polyps that filter feed on plankton and other organic matter. Polyps, the basic unit of a coral colony, are depicted in various stages of extension and retraction, revealing their intricate internal structures. Sea anemones, represented by species such as xenia and cornularia, are predatory creatures with tentacles lined with stinging cells called nematocysts. They use these cells to capture and immobilize their prey, which includes small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Tubipora and synoicum are other fascinating organisms displayed in this lithograph, with their complex branching structures and unique growth patterns. This image serves as a testament to the richness and complexity of the marine environment, offering a glimpse into the natural history of these fascinating creatures that continue to inspire wonder and curiosity.
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