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The siphonophores are an order of marine animals in the phylum Cnidaria (the same phylum containing jellyfish).

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Prints from Ernst Haeckel

Tue, 06/02/2015 - 15:55

As soon as Dampier set foot in Australia, he began making observations and collecting specimens of plants, which he carefully pressed between the pages of books to be studied by the “ingenious” and “curious” upon his return to England. As Dampier conducted his investigations, his artist made detailed sketches like these.

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Discoveries in Australia and New Guinea

This slideshow features illustrations of some of the plants and animals that...

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:31

Illustration of a giant squid versus a merman.

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From Mermen to Architeuthis, Our Fascination with the Giant Squid

Humans have long been captivated by what we now call the giant squid...

Fri, 12/04/2009 - 12:28