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An algebraic [[Minimal surface|minimal surface]] covering a surface of revolution. Its parametric equation is

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It was discovered by A. Enneper in 1864.



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<table><TR><TD valign="top">[a1]</TD> <TD valign="top">  J.C.C. Nitsche,   "Vorlesungen über Minimalflächen" , Springer  (1975)</TD></TR></table>