Mouse Mat : Cyclacantharia, a fossil brachiopod
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Cyclacantharia, a fossil brachiopod
Two individuals of the peculiar Permian brachipod Cyclacantharia, each about 2 cm in diameter, showing the solitary coral-like shape and long supporting spines
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Black Background Brachiopod Brachiopoda David Lewis Fossil Fossilised Lewis Paleozoic Paul Taylor Permian Phanerozoic Prehistoric Rhynchonellata Specimen Taylor Invertebrata
Mouse Pad
Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 24.2cm x 19.7cm (9.5" x 7.8")
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
In this photograph, two exquisitely preserved specimens of the enigmatic brachiopod species, Cyclacantharia, are showcased against a stark black background. Measuring approximately 2 cm in diameter each, these ancient marine organisms display their solitary coral-like shapes, adorned with long, slender supporting spines. Hailing from the Permian period, around 252 to 299 million years ago, Cyclacantharia is a fascinating representative of the Rhynchonellata subclass within the Phanerozoic Eon, a diverse group of brachiopods characterized by their mineralized shells. Brachiopods, members of the phylum Brachiopoda, are often referred to as "lamp shells" due to their distinctive shell structure, which resembles a lamp with a narrow, elongated opening, or "lampadophorite," at one end. The Cyclacanthariidae family, to which Cyclacantharia belongs, is further classified under the Productida superorder and the Strophomenata order. David Lewis and Paul Taylor, esteemed paleontologists, have meticulously captured the essence of these ancient marine marvels in this studio shot. The intricate details of their shells and spines are beautifully preserved, offering a glimpse into the rich biosphere of the Permian Sea. The fossilized Cyclacantharia specimens serve as a testament to the incredible diversity and complexity of life that thrived during the Paleozoic Era, a time when the Earth's continents began to take their modern shapes and the first forests emerged. This photograph not only showcases the allure of the natural world but also underscores the importance of preserving our planet's fossil records for future generations to explore and learn from. The enigmatic Cyclacantharia, with its striking coral-like appearance and elongated spines, continues to intrigue and inspire curiosity in the vast expanse of Earth's prehistoric past.
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