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A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period
A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period 365 million years ago in what is today the Canadian Arctic. Flanking the Ichthyostega are Rhacophyton ceratangium, ancient shrubs that are thought to be one of the earliest ferns. The reddish fruit-like nodules attached to the fronds on the right are sporangia, enclosures in which spores are formed. The large tree-like trunk on the far right is the base of a young Archaeopteris.
In the foreground are prehistoric arthropods, a millipede on the left and on the right cockroaches on trunk of a decaying Lycopsid. Arthropods had been walking the Earth for 40 million years before vertebrates like Ichthyostega began venturing ashore.
Ichthyostega was one of the earliest tetrapods, a descendent of lobe-finned fishes and ancestor of amphibians. Ichthyostega had lungs and seven-toed limbs that allowed it to move about the shallow waters and shores of swamps and floodplains. It was among the first terrestrial vertebrates
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse Greeting Cards. This particular design showcases a mesmerizing close-up of an Ichthyostega, a prehistoric fish-amphibian from the Late Devonian Period, approximately 365 million years ago. With its three-foot length, this ancient creature once inhabited what is now the Canadian Arctic. Bring a touch of history and wonder to your special moments with our exquisitely detailed, scientifically accurate greeting cards, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to say hello. Impress your loved ones with a unique and thoughtful gift from the past.
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 takes us back 365 million years ago to the Late Devonian Period in what is now the Canadian Arctic. In this close-up shot, we are introduced to a magnificent three-foot long Ichthyostega, an ancient creature that marked one of the earliest tetrapods and bridged the gap between lobe-finned fishes and amphibians. Flanked by Rhacophyton ceratangium, some of the earliest ferns known to mankind, the Ichthyostega stands as a testament to evolution's remarkable journey. The reddish fruit-like nodules attached to the fern fronds on its right side are sporangia – enclosures where spores were formed. On the far right, we see a large tree-like trunk belonging to a young Archaeopteris. Its presence adds depth and context to this prehistoric scene. Meanwhile, in the foreground, prehistoric arthropods make their appearance - a millipede on one side and cockroaches crawling over decaying Lycopsid trunk on another. It is fascinating to note that these arthropods had already been roaming our planet for 40 million years before vertebrates like Ichthyostega began venturing onto land. This image serves as a reminder of Earth's rich history and how life has evolved over millions of years. Captured by Walter Myers from Stocktrek Images, this print offers us an incredible glimpse into our distant past while igniting our curiosity about life's origins and transformations throughout time.
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