Bread Fruit Tree, Ki Dulan, Indonesia
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Bread Fruit Tree, Ki Dulan, Indonesia
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes. The expedition is believed to have been the first to carry an official photographer
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Archive Arru Arru Islands Artocarpus Aru Islands Black And White Bread Bread Fruit Breadfruit Challenger Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Angiospermae Artocarpus Altilis Breadfruit Tree Dicot Dicotyledon
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This evocative photograph captures the majestic Bread Fruit Tree (Artocarpus altilis) in its natural habitat on the Aru Islands of Indonesia. Taken during the historic voyage of H.M.S. Challenger between 1872 and 1876, this image is believed to be one of the earliest documented records of the tree in the scientific archive. The Challenger expedition, funded by the British Government for scientific purposes, marked a significant milestone in the exploration of the natural world. It was the first to carry an official photographer, documenting the diverse flora and fauna of various regions, including Asia. The Bread Fruit Tree, also known as Ki Dulan in the local language, is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It belongs to the Eudicot clade, specifically the Rosids, and is a member of the Moraceous family. This tree is an important food source for many communities in the Pacific and Caribbean regions. The photograph captures the tree in daytime, with its large, glossy leaves providing ample shade. The tree's distinctive, elongated fruit hangs heavy from its branches, ready to be harvested. The Bread Fruit Tree is a Fabid, belonging to the Fabaceae family, and its seeds are rich in protein and essential nutrients. This photograph is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the Aru Islands and the importance of scientific exploration in documenting and understanding the natural world. The image, with its historic significance and artistic merit, continues to inspire awe and wonder, reminding us of the beauty and complexity of nature.
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