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Nautilus (Nautilus pomponius)

information unknown1780/1790

Civic Museums of Reggio Emilia

Civic Museums of Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia, Italy

Shell of a Nautilus (Nautilus Pomponius) in which was carved the outer layer of periostracum, exposing the surface of the inner layer of nacre

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  • Title: Nautilus (Nautilus pomponius)
  • Creator: information unknown
  • Date: 1780/1790
  • Location: Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia
  • Period: XVIII century
  • Bibliography: Jona A., "La collezione monumentale di Lazzaro Spallanzani classificata e ordinata secondo lo stato della scienza alla fine del secolo XVIII", catalogo guida, Reggio Emilia, 1888
  • Type: Zoological specimen
Civic Museums of Reggio Emilia

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