Plate 94 from the John Reeves Collection
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Plate 94 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings
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Arthropod Arthropoda Canton Claw Crab Crustacea Crustacean Decapod Decapoda John Reeves John Reeves Collection Malacostraca Mottled Pincer Invertebrata
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Plate 94 from the John Reeves Collection: A Stunning Illustration of a Mottled Crab from Canton, China This exquisite illustration is Plate 94 from the extensive collection of Chinese natural history drawings amassed by John Reeves during his travels to Canton, China in the nineteenth century. Reeves, a British tea inspector, dedicated himself to documenting the diverse fauna of China, producing a remarkable archive of over 1,200 meticulously detailed drawings. The subject of Plate 94 is an intriguing crustacean, a member of the Decapoda order and the suborder Brachyura, commonly known as a crab. This crab exhibits a striking mottled green and brown coloration, with a distinctive pattern of spots and stripes. Its five pairs of legs are clearly visible, the hindmost pair modified into powerful pincers. The crab's anatomy is rendered in exceptional detail, revealing the complex structure of its exoskeleton and the intricate arrangement of its legs and claws. The crab's claw, or chela, is a formidable adaptation for capturing and crushing prey. The illustration reveals the inner workings of the claw, showcasing the intricate muscles and joints that enable the crab to grasp and manipulate its food. This level of detail was essential for Reeves' scientific documentation, as the anatomy of these creatures was largely unknown in Europe at the time. Plate 94 is a testament to Reeves' dedication and skill as a natural history illustrator. His meticulous drawings continue to captivate and inspire, offering a fascinating glimpse into the rich biodiversity of China and the world of invertebrates.
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