1975 Mollusks and Crustaceans of the Coastal United States
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By: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Date of Original: 1975 (circa) Chicago
Original Size: 48 x 30 inches (122 x 76 cm)
This is a fine print reproduction of a colorful educational poster depicting mollusks and crustaceans found along the coasts of the United States. Issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) around 1975, the chart presents familiar shellfish and other marine invertebrates in a carefully organized natural history display.
Oysters, clams, mussels, marine snails, and squid illustrate the varied forms of mollusks, while crabs, lobsters, and shrimp represent the crustaceans. The illustrations distinguish shells, claws, body shapes, and other features useful for comparing related animals. Many of these species are important to American coastal fisheries and seafood industries.
The specimens are arranged in groups, with an identification key at lower right. Created under the direction of Bob E. Finley of the National Fisheries Education Center, the poster was intended to make marine biology and fisheries information accessible to a broad audience. With its orderly presentation and detailed illustrations, this NOAA chart is both an engaging reference to coastal wildlife and an attractive example of 1970s scientific poster design.
NOTE: The identification table contains small text that may be difficult to read in our smaller print sizes.
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