Etmopterus Carapace - Etmopterus lucifer - 12 cm - 3 cm - 3 cm - Non-CITES species - 1
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Cleared-and-stained specimen of Etmopterus lucifer, a tiny deep-sea lanternshark, preserved in non-toxic glycerin in a leaded-glass bottle, about 10 cm long with a 3 cm wide container and 12 cm tall.
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This is a cleared-and-stained specimen of Etmopterus lucifer, a tiny deep-sea shark. The bright blue and purple colors come from special clearing process that make the bones and cartilage easy to see.
Because the body is transparent, you can clearly observe its inner structure. The Lucifer lanternshark lives in very deep, dark oceans. It has small light-producing spots on its body that allow it to glow. This glow helps the shark hide from predators, find other sharks, and sometimes attract food. Even though it is small, it has many interesting features that make it stand out among deep-sea animals.
The specimen was made through a careful process that removes color, clears the tissue, and stains the skeleton. It is stable, long-lasting, and great for display, teaching, or adding to a collection.
● Size: the diameter of the container is 3cm, the height is 12cm, the specimen is about 10cm
● Sample source: bycatch from fishing boats
● 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
This is a cleared-and-stained specimen of Etmopterus lucifer, a tiny deep-sea shark. The bright blue and purple colors come from special clearing process that make the bones and cartilage easy to see.
Because the body is transparent, you can clearly observe its inner structure. The Lucifer lanternshark lives in very deep, dark oceans. It has small light-producing spots on its body that allow it to glow. This glow helps the shark hide from predators, find other sharks, and sometimes attract food. Even though it is small, it has many interesting features that make it stand out among deep-sea animals.
The specimen was made through a careful process that removes color, clears the tissue, and stains the skeleton. It is stable, long-lasting, and great for display, teaching, or adding to a collection.
● Size: the diameter of the container is 3cm, the height is 12cm, the specimen is about 10cm
● Sample source: bycatch from fishing boats
● 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
Etmopterus
Scientific Name
Etmopterus lucifer
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Taiwan
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
3
Weight
118 g
Height
12 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
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