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Barnacles K970315
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Plate I " Balanus Tintinnabulum" showing barnacles from " A Monograph on the Sub Class Cirripedia" by Charles Darwin. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 969009
Filename: K970315.jpg
Size: 3419 x 5319 (20.2MB)
Date: 29th April 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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This photograph print, sourced from the Historic England Photo Library, showcases a Victorian-era illustration titled "Balanus Tintinnabulum" from Charles Darwin's seminal work, "A Monograph on the Sub-Class Cirripedia." The image, labeled as Barnacles K970315, depicts a close-up view of barnacles, a common marine organism, residing on the iconic Down House property in Kent, England. Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist and scientist, meticulously documented the natural world around him, and his groundbreaking research on barnacles significantly advanced the understanding of their complex life cycles and evolutionary relationships. In "A Monograph on the Sub-Class Cirripedia," Darwin presented detailed observations and illustrations of various barnacle species, including the Balanus Tintinnabulum, which is featured in this photograph. The intricately detailed illustration in the photograph reveals the unique morphology of the barnacles, with their calcified plates and cirri, or feathery appendages, clearly visible. The image is a testament to the high-quality production techniques of the time, which allowed for such precise and accurate depictions. Down House, Darwin's family home and the site of much of his groundbreaking research, holds significant historical importance as a place where some of the most influential scientific discoveries were made. The presence of these barnacles on the property adds to its rich natural and scientific heritage. This photograph print is not only an exquisite example of Victorian-era illustration but also a fascinating glimpse into the world of Charles Darwin and the scientific discoveries that shaped our understanding of the natural world.
