A vintage scientific illustration of nine jellyfish species or life stages, numbered 1 to 9, rendered in delicate blue line drawings on a pale yellow background. The largest jellyfish (number 5) is centrally positioned and shows internal structures in pink and red. The text “PLATE 12” is visible at the top right corner.
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This is a vintage scientific illustration, likely from a biology or marine biology publication. The background is a pale yellow, reminiscent of aged paper. The image features detailed line drawings of various jellyfish species or life stages. There are nine distinct jellyfish illustrations, each numbered from 1 to 9. The largest jellyfish (number 5) is centrally positioned and drawn with a lot of detail, showing internal structures in pink and red. It has a bell-shaped body and numerous tentacles. The other jellyfish vary in size and shape, some appearing as buds or early developmental stages. They are all rendered in a delicate blue line drawing style. At the top right corner, the text “PLATE 12” is visible, indicating this is part of a larger series of illustrations. There's also some small text at the bottom right corner, likely the artist's or publisher's mark. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of early 20th-century scientific illustrations, emphasizing accuracy and detail.


License: CC0
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