Vintage biological illustration of two unusual sea creatures: a snake-like Seche-de-Mer and a Prickly-Fish.
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The image is a vintage biological illustration, likely from a scientific publication. It features two depictions of unusual sea creatures, labeled 'A. Snake-like Seche-de-Mer' and 'B. Prickly-Fish'. **A. Snake-like Seche-de-Mer:** This creature is elongated and serpentine, resembling a thick, textured worm or sea cucumber. It's a dark, mottled brown color with a rough, bumpy surface. The body curves in a loose 'S' shape, and the texture appears almost like scales or small protrusions. **B. Prickly-Fish:** This creature is also elongated but appears more segmented. It's covered in numerous small, leaf-like or petal-shaped projections, giving it a distinctly 'prickly' appearance. The color is a lighter shade of brown than the 'Seche-de-Mer', and the texture is much more defined and spiky. Both creatures are depicted against a cream-colored background. The illustrations are detailed and appear to be created with pen and ink or a similar medium, with shading to create depth and texture. At the bottom of the image, there are labels identifying the creatures and the names of the photographer (W. Saville-Kent) and publisher (London Stereoscopic Co.). The image is labeled 'Plate XXXV' at the top right corner.


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