Chernocaris placunae
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Chernocaris placunae

TitleChernocaris placunae
ArtistUnited States Fish Commission
DateJun 1908 20th century
MediumAlcohol (Ethanol)
OriginPanay Island, Iloilo, Philippines, North Pacific Ocean
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Chernocaris placunae” is a work by United States Fish Commission, dated Jun 1908. It is executed in alcohol (ethanol). This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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