Umbrella Squid

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Histioteuthis bonelliana, d'Orb.

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Animals
Technique:: Metal Engraving
Engraver:: Annedouche, Christophe
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: Biodiversity Heritage Library, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Mollusques vivants et fossiles
Author:: Orbigny, Alcide Dessalines d'
Publisher:: Paris: Gide et Cie, Éditeurs, 1845
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Description:

Stipple engraving of the umbrella squid (Histioteuthis bonnellii), or Bonnelli’s jewel squid, featuring a full-body view alongside enlarged anatomical details. The species inhabits the Atlantic Ocean and the regions between Australia and New Zealand. The original caption uses the older synonym Histioteuthis bonelliana.

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{{cite web | title=Umbrella Squid | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/umbrella-squid/ | author=Unknown | year=1845 | access-date=September 11, 2026 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}