Greetings Card : Fossil sea scorpion or Eurypterid
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Fossil sea scorpion or Eurypterid
Fossil sea scorpion or eurypterid in a mudstone deposit. Sea scorpions are an extinct group of arthropods which lived from the Ordovician to the Permian periods (500 to 225 million years ago). They lived in salty, brackish, & freshwater seas. They were related to horsehoe crabs, but not to the land scorpions which they happen to resemble. Eurypterids had a flattened pair of legs for swimming, and four to five pairs of walking legs. They captured their prey with sharp, pincer-like appendages (chelicerae). Photograph of a eurypterid found in a deposit from the Devonian period (395-345 million years ago), a time when eurypterids were the dominant arthropods
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Fossil Fossil Invertebrate Fossils Eurypterid Mud Stone Palaeontology Sea Scorpion
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Discover the wonders of prehistoric life with our unique selection of Media Storehouse Greeting Cards. This captivating design features a fascinating image of a fossil sea scorpion or Eurypterid, captured by the expert photographers at Science Photo Library. Travel back in time to the Ordovician to Permian periods (500 to 225 million years ago) and explore the mysteries of this extinct marine arthropod. These cards are perfect for the science enthusiast or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your correspondence with our exclusive Media Storehouse Fossil Sea Scorpion Greeting Cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable fossil sea scorpion or eurypterid, preserved in a mudstone deposit. These fascinating creatures thrived from the Ordovician to the Permian periods, spanning an impressive 500 to 225 million years ago. Found in various types of aquatic environments such as salty, brackish, and freshwater seas, they were distant relatives of horseshoe crabs but bore a striking resemblance to their land-dwelling counterparts. Eurypterids possessed unique adaptations for swimming with their flattened pair of legs while also boasting four to five pairs of walking legs. Their hunting prowess relied on sharp and pincer-like appendages called chelicerae which enabled them to capture prey effectively. This particular photograph captures an eurypterid specimen dating back to the Devonian period, approximately 395-345 million years ago when these arthropods reigned supreme. As we delve into this mesmerizing image captured by Science Photo Library, we are transported back in time - witnessing the dominance and complexity of ancient marine ecosystems. Fossils like this provide invaluable insights into Earth's prehistoric past and allow us to marvel at the incredible diversity that once existed beneath our planet's waters.
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