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Memorie sulla storia e anatomia degli animali senza vertebre del regno di Napoli, Napoli, 1823-1829, anatomy, invertebrates, leeches, Naples, Bay of Italy, zoology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, A collection of intricately detailed illustrations depicting various marine organisms, primarily focusing on shells and other aquatic forms. The top section showcases an array of shell shapes and sizes, ranging from spiral conchs to flatter, more elongated varieties. Below, a series of elongated creatures are presented, including a segmented form resembling a worm or ribbon, highlighting the diversity of marine life. Each illustration is meticulously rendered, emphasizing the unique textures and patterns of the specimens, with numbered labels indicating their specific identification. This work serves as a fascinating study of marine biology and the complexity of underwater ecosystems.