victorian glass model of sea creature: sea anenomies fighting
Sea anenomies displaying a territorial dispute.
Here S. troglodytes fires stinging cells at A. mesembryanthemum who has ventured too close. This behaviour was observed first hand in
the aquaria at the Blaschka's home. Base: 180x110mm. Height: 80mm.
Anemonïau môr yn ffraeo dros diriogaeth.
Yma, mae S. troglodytes yn tanio celloedd pigo at A. mesembryanthemum sydd wedi mentro’n rhy agos. Gwelwyd hyn yn digwydd go iawn yn yr
acwaria yng nghartref y teulu Blaschka. Gwaelod: 180x110mm. Uchder: 80mm.
Read all about this remarkable museum collection on Rhagor, the collections based website from Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales.
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MuseumWales (53 months ago | reply)
The stinging cells are known as nematacysts.
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Lizzy Rainbow (43 months ago | reply)
Thats amazing!
what an unusual idea for a glass sculpture.
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AGA~mum (35 months ago | reply)
These antique sculptures are true works of art and so realistic looking, you've captured them beautifully!
Looks as if Dale Chihuly may have gotten "inspiration" from these Glass Creatures of the Deep!
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