C1834

1. Manatus Americanus. Desm. (The American Lamantin or Sea Cow.) 2. Halicore Dugong. (The Dugong.)

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Fine French engraving of the Dugong. Common names: DugongBinomial name: Dugong dugonFirst scientific description: Muller 1776Distribution:Australia, South east Asia, Africa.rom Baron Cuvier’s The Animal Kingdom. From Baron Cuvier’s The Animal Kingdom.

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Full Title:

1. Manatus Americanus. Desm. (The American Lamantin or Sea Cow.) 2. Halicore Dugong. (The Dugong.)

Date:

C1834

Artist:

Baron Cuvier (1769 - 1832)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size:

100mm

x 164mm

Paper Size:

126mm

x 216mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1834

Description:

Fine French engraving of the Dugong.

Common names: Dugong
Binomial name: Dugong dugon
First scientific description: Muller 1776
Distribution:Australia, South east Asia, Africa.rom Baron Cuvier’s The Animal Kingdom.

From Baron Cuvier’s The Animal Kingdom.

Baron Cuvier (1769 - 1832)

Cuvier was a pioneer in the science of comparative anatomy, he originated a system of zoological classification that comprised four phyla based on differences in structure of the skeleton and organs. His reconstruction of the soft parts of fossils deduced from their skeletal remains greatly advanced the science of paleontology. The flying reptile pterodactyl was identified and named by Cuvier. He rejected the theory of evolution in favor of catastrophism. Cuvier held various high posts in the government and did much to develop higher education in France.

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