Pentalinon luteum, hammock vipers tail
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Pentalinon luteum, hammock vipers tail
Illustration by Mark Catesby (1683-1749) from Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)
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18th Century Apocynaceae Asterid Caenophidia Catesby Diapsid Diapsida Eudicot Gentianales Hammock Lepidosaur Lepidosauria Linnaean Mark Mark Catesby Ophidia Reptile Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration is a depiction of the Hammock Viper's tail (Pentalinon luteum) by the renowned English naturalist and artist, Mark Catesby. The illustration is taken from Type Specimens of Plants named by Carl Linnaeus, published between 1737 and 1744. Catesby's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this illustration, which showcases the vibrant yellow and green scales covering the length of the viper's tail. The Hammock Viper is a venomous snake species native to the Caribbean islands, Central and South America. It is a member of the family Dipsadidae, order Squamata, class Reptilia, and subclass Lepidosauria. The snake belongs to the family Apocynaceae, order Gentianales, class Magnoliopsida, and subclass Asterid. It is an eudicot, angiosperm, and flowering plant. The Hammock Viper's tail is used as a lure to attract unsuspecting prey, such as small mammals and birds. When threatened, the snake can detach its tail, which continues to twitch and move for a short time, distracting the predator and allowing the snake to escape. Mark Catesby's illustrations were groundbreaking in their accuracy and detail, and his work played a significant role in the development of modern taxonomy. This illustration of the Hammock Viper's tail is a testament to Catesby's skill and dedication to documenting the natural world.
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