Monday, November 08, 2010

Mollusca

Octopus ornatus



Octopus furvus



Octopus mimus (detail)




Octopus megalocyathus



Octopus tetricus




Onychoteuthis rutilus



These illustrations are details taken from plates out of 'Molluscs and Shells' (1852-1856) at Botanicus by conchologist, malacologist and physician, Augustus Addison Gould. The book was part of a multi-volume series resulting from the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842.

There can never be too many cephalopods.

Addit: Oops, forgot to say, previously: CEPHALOPODA
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5 comments:

  1. Unknown09 November, 2010 03:56

    Very nice! Thanks. ;)

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  2. feedergoldfish09 November, 2010 10:18

    Amazing! Such beautiful illustrations.

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  3. nickyskye09 November, 2010 15:37

    Brilliant. Wonderful images. They're the unicorns of the sea.

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  4. Emily13 November, 2010 11:12

    Beautiful pictures!

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  5. SKIZO14 November, 2010 02:14

    Thank you for sharing
    This fabulous work with us
    Good creations

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