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Arthropoda (Langitanais willemoesi (zebra dove))

09/01/1874; 29/01/1874; 9 January 1874 - 29 January 1874

PERGM-1978.1712.56

Notes: Cut, Pre-printed label in phial of spirit states "Challenger" Expedition" and "Pres. by Brit. Mus: Nov.99." Handwritten pencil name in centre states "Tanais willemoesi/Kerguelen/120 faths". The Excell record records a date of "29.1.1874" and place name as "Christmas harbour (off) & Kerguelen Islands & Indian Ocean". Placed in a large jar of spirit, (labelled...

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Notes: Cut, Pre-printed label in phial of spirit states "Challenger" Expedition" and "Pres. by Brit. Mus: Nov.99." Handwritten pencil name in centre states "Tanais willemoesi/Kerguelen/120 faths". The Excell record records a date of "29.1.1874" and place name as "Christmas harbour (off) & Kerguelen Islands & Indian Ocean". Placed in a large jar of spirit, (labelled "Isopoda - non Perths,") with a number of non-"Challenger" specimens.