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MARIA SIBYLLA MERIAN (1647-1717)
Water Hyacinth with Marbled or Veined Tree-Frogs and Giant Water-Bugs
1702-03RCIN 921213
The giant water-bug is one of the largest insects in the world, growing to a length of 11cm. The water hyacinth has air-filled swellings in its stems which allow it to float, and these plants can form huge rafts in lakes and rivers.
