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Sperm Whale Illustration

Detailed Description

Illustration of a sperm whale that stranded along the coast near Mazzara, Sicily, on November 20,1734. This illustration appeared in Mongitore’s work and was used by Rafinesque as the basis for Physeter urganantus Rafinesque.

Sources/Usage

Image courtesy of the General Research Division, New York Public Library

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