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Kaiyodo's 'Creatures of the Sea Exhibition': Showcasing Marine Biodiversity Through 300 Precision Figures
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An exhibition of 300 precision figures showcases the diversity of marine life, conveying the fascination of reading a creature's ecology from its 'shape.'
Explanation
'Creatures of the Sea Exhibition,' presented by Kaiyodo, known for its precision figure sculpting, is being held in front of Kyoto Station. On display are more than 300 figures of marine creatures, ranging from deep-sea fish to whales and coral.
Kaiyodo's figures are known for their meticulous observation and reproduction of real skeletal structure, body surface, and coloration, letting visitors experience the three-dimensional shapes and scale of creatures in a way that field guides struggle to convey. The ocean covers about 70% of the Earth's surface and is where life first emerged, yet much of its biodiversity remains unexplored. The deep sea in particular is called 'the last frontier on Earth,' and creatures with distinctive forms adapted to its dark, cold, high-pressure extreme environment continue to be discovered one after another.
The 'shape' of a living creature reflects how it lives in its environment—whether it swims fast, ambushes prey, or protects itself. Carefully observing form is the first step toward understanding ecology.
Source: news.google.com
