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

5 comments:

  1. Amazing! Such beautiful illustrations.

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

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  3. Thank you for sharing
    This fabulous work with us
    Good creations

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