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Didymograptus murchisoni, graptolite
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Didymograptus murchisoni, graptolite
This is an Ordovician tuning-fork shaped graptolite from Wales. Graptolites are an extict group of marine, colonial animals and can be useful to geologists in determining the age of the rocks they derive from
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Fork Fortey Fossil Fossilised Fossils The Key To The Past Graptolite Graptolithina Great Britain Hemichordata Ordovician Paleozoic Phanerozoic Prehistoric Richard Fortey Invertebrata
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This print showcases a perfectly preserved Didymograptus murchisoni graptolite, an extinct marine invertebrate hailing from the Ordovician period of the Paleozoic Era. Originating from the ancient seas of Wales, Europe, this graptolite is named after the renowned Scottish geologist Sir Roderick Murchison. Graptolites, characterized by their tuning-fork or fork-like shape, were colonial animals belonging to the Phanerozoic Eon, specifically the subclass Invertebrata and the class Graptolithina. They are an essential tool for modern-day geologists, as the unique morphology and diversity of graptolites enable scientists to accurately date the rocks they inhabit. This particular specimen, a member of the Dichograptidae family and the order Graptoloidea, is a testament to the rich marine life that once thrived in the Ordovician seas. Richard Fortey, a celebrated British paleontologist, once marveled at the significance of graptolites, referring to them as 'the key to the past.' This fossil not only offers a glimpse into the prehistoric world but also serves as a reminder of the intricate and diverse marine ecosystems that have shaped our planet.
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