Changeable cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis
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Changeable cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis
Changeable cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792
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Changeable Frederick Microscopic Miscellany Mutabilis Naturalist Nodder Pond Shaw Zoological Scum
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This exquisitely handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the changeable cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis, a microscopic animalcule that plays a crucial role in the life cycle of the freshwater schistosome parasites. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in 1792. The changeable cercaria is a free-swimming form of the parasitic flatworm, which develops in contaminated water. The engraving illustrates the cercaria's unique ability to change its shape and color to blend in with its environment, making it difficult for predators to detect. This adaptation allows the cercaria to survive in various stages of its complex life cycle, which includes infecting snails and eventually maturing into adult worms that reside in the intestines of their human or animal hosts. The intricate details of the cercaria's anatomy are beautifully rendered in this historical illustration. The delicate lines and subtle shading showcase the artists' mastery of the copperplate engraving technique, which was a popular method for producing high-quality scientific illustrations during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of zoological research and the meticulous methods used to document the natural world during the era of discovery. The changeable cercaria, with its ability to adapt to its surroundings, serves as a reminder of the intricate and complex relationships that exist between organisms and their environments.
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