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Fossil shells of the Miocene Tertiary Period
Plate II from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)
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1797 1875 Cenozoic Eocene Fossil Fossilised Gastropod Gastropoda Lyell Miocene Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Palaeogene Phanerozoic Prehistoric Shell Sir Charles Lyell Tertiary Tertiary Period Invertebrata Principles Of Geology Sir Charles
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.2cm x 37.5cm (9.1" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Plate II from Volume 3 of Sir Charles Lyell's seminal work, "Principles of Geology," published between 1832 and 1833, showcases an intriguing assemblage of fossilized shells from the Miocene Tertiary Period. This Victorian-era illustration, a testament to the scientific inquiry of the 19th century, offers a glimpse into the rich biosphere that once inhabited our planet. Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875), a renowned Scottish geologist, is considered the father of modern geology. His groundbreaking work challenged the prevailing views of his time, advocating for the earth's slow and continuous geological changes through the study of the fossil record. The Miocene Tertiary Period, part of the Neogene period in the Cenozoic Era, spanned from approximately 23 to 5.3 million years ago. The fossilized shells in this illustration represent various invertebrate groups, primarily gastropods or molluscs. These ancient mollusks, including gastropods such as Conus, Strombus, and Terebratula, once thrived in the warm, shallow seas that covered much of the Earth during the Miocene. The intricately detailed illustration reveals the beauty and diversity of these prehistoric organisms. Their fossilized shells, now encased in stone, serve as a reminder of the ever-changing Earth and the myriad of life forms that have inhabited it throughout the Phanerozoic Con, the current geological epoch characterized by the presence of fossilized remains. This image, a product of the 19th century's scientific curiosity, continues to inspire awe and fascination, offering a window into the Earth's distant past and the remarkable creatures that once called it home.
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