Illustration of a seal intestine
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Illustration of a seal intestine
Drawing of a seal intestine by Edward Wilson. Drawn during the Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole 1910-1913
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Antarctic Antarctica Arctoidea Caniformia Carnivora Diagram Discovery Epitheria Eutheria Intestine Mammalia Pinniped Pinnipedia Placental Mammal Seal South Pole Terra Nova Terra Nova Expedition Theria Wilson
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This illustration showcases the intricate detail of a seal intestine, meticulously drawn by the renowned naturalist Edward Wilson during the historic Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole (1910-1913). Wilson, a key member of the expedition led by Sir Robert Falcon Scott, was an accomplished artist and scientist, documenting the natural world around him through his detailed drawings and notes. Seals, as pinnipeds, are aquatic mammals belonging to the order Pinnipedia, which includes walruses and sea lions. Seals are carnivorous, feeding primarily on fish and other marine life. Their anatomy is uniquely adapted to their aquatic lifestyle, as evidenced by the intricate network of intestines seen in this illustration. The intestine plays a crucial role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients from the food a seal consumes. The twists and turns of the intestine increase the surface area for absorption, allowing the seal to extract the maximum amount of nutrients from its food. This illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the anatomy of a seal, offering insights into the adaptations that enable these remarkable creatures to thrive in the harsh Antarctic environment. Wilson's meticulous attention to detail and commitment to documenting the natural world make this illustration an invaluable contribution to the scientific record of the Terra Nova Expedition.
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