Bugulina avicularia

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Bugulina avicularia

Bugulina avicularia (Flustra avicularis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects, London, 1804

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Avicularia Bryozoa Figures Miscellany Rare Sowerby Subjects Zoological

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1. Title: "Bugulina avicularia: A Delicate Marvel of the Intertidal Zone" This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving, created by the renowned natural history illustrator James Sowerby, showcases Bugulina avicularia, also known as Flustra avicularis. This intriguing marine organism belongs to the phylum Bryozoa, specifically the class Stenolaemata and order Cheilostomatida. The Bugulina avicularia, with its delicate, fan-like structure, is commonly referred to as the "ear-shaped bryozoan" due to its distinctive shape. The engraving captures the intricate details of its calcareous colonies, which resemble tiny, interconnected ears arranged in a rosette-like pattern. These colonies serve as the protective homes for numerous tiny, filter-feeding organisms called polyps. Sowerby's meticulous illustration highlights the intricacies of this fascinating creature's anatomy. The engraving reveals the delicate, branching structures of the calcareous tubes, which provide the foundation for the colony's growth. The polyps, which are not visible in this image, extend their tentacles to filter feed on plankton and other microscopic organisms in the water. This zoological illustration was originally published in "The British Miscellany, or Coloured Figures of New, Rare, or Little Known Animal Subjects," a seminal work in the field of natural history. The publication of such detailed and accurate illustrations was essential for the advancement of scientific knowledge during the era of exploration and discovery. Today, this engraving serves as a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, inspiring awe and appreciation for the intricate wonders that lie beneath the ocean's surface.

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