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Drawings of Lophobranchii

by: United States Exploring Expedition(1838-1842); Drayton, Joseph

Publication date: 1838

Topics: United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842), Ichthyology

Collection: biodiversity; fieldnotesclir2016

Contributor: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Language: English

The 15 drawings of Lophobranchii were created by Joseph Drayton from fish that were observed or collected during United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842. Some illustrations are initial sketches with extensive notes or highly detailed drawings. Drawings generally have less information -- scientific name, assigned numbers, and sometimes note indicating whether actual size as depicted. There are sketches and notes on the backside of some images

Abstract: The 15 drawings of Lophobranchii were created by Joseph Drayton from fish that were observed or collected during United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842. Some illustrations are initial sketches with extensive notes or highly detailed drawings. Drawings generally have less information -- scientific name, assigned numbers, and sometimes note indicating whether actual size as depicted. There are sketches and notes on the backside of some images.