Aeoliscus Carapace - Aeoliscus strigatus - 12 cm - 3 cm - 3 cm - Non-CITES species - 1

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Transparent specimen of Aeoliscus strigatus, in a 12 cm tall lead glass bottle from Taiwan, with a 3 cm diameter and weighing 117 g, preserved in non-toxic glycerin and displayed on an LED base.

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Aeoliscus strigatus | Transparent Specimen
This is a transparent specimen of Aeoliscus strigatus.
Through a special clearing process,
The bones appear in shades of pink and purple, while the soft tissues appear in shades of blue and green, glowing beautifully under light.
This fish is well known for swimming in an upright, vertical position.
Once made transparent, its slender spine, skull, and razor-like body shape become clearly visible.
What was once hidden inside the body
is now revealed as a quiet balance of science and art.

● Size: the diameter of the container is 3cm, the height is 12 cm, the specimen is about 11 cm
● Sample source: Died naturally in an aquarium
● External container: leaded glass bottle
● Contents: specimens, non-toxic glycerin with a purity of 99.7%
● Preservation method: do not drop at room temperature, reduce light
● With LED light base

Aeoliscus strigatus | Transparent Specimen
This is a transparent specimen of Aeoliscus strigatus.
Through a special clearing process,
The bones appear in shades of pink and purple, while the soft tissues appear in shades of blue and green, glowing beautifully under light.
This fish is well known for swimming in an upright, vertical position.
Once made transparent, its slender spine, skull, and razor-like body shape become clearly visible.
What was once hidden inside the body
is now revealed as a quiet balance of science and art.

● Size: the diameter of the container is 3cm, the height is 12 cm, the specimen is about 11 cm
● Sample source: Died naturally in an aquarium
● External container: leaded glass bottle
● Contents: specimens, non-toxic glycerin with a purity of 99.7%
● Preservation method: do not drop at room temperature, reduce light
● With LED light base

Details

Era
After 2000
Specimen
Aeoliscus
Scientific name
Aeoliscus strigatus
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Taiwan
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
3
Weight
117 g
Height
12 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
TaiwanVerified
2275
Objects sold
99.59%
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