Poster Print : Dorsal & Ventral Isotelus platycephalus
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Dorsal & Ventral Isotelus platycephalus
Syntype (?Holotype by monotypy) of Asaphus, now Isotelus platycephalus (Stokes, 1824) Ordovician, Black River Group; St Josephs Island, Lake Huron, Ontario Bigsby Colln. Date: 1824
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Arthropod Arthropoda Dorsal Extinct Fossil Fossilised North America Ordovician Paleozoic Phanerozoic Prehistoric Prehistory Studioshot Trilobita Trilobite Trilobitomorpha Ventral Invertebrata
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints: "Dorsal & Ventral Isotelus platycephalus." This captivating print showcases the intricately detailed dorsal and ventral views of this ancient fossil, believed to be the type specimen of the genus Isotelus platycephalus. Discovered in the Ordovician Black River Group on St. Joseph's Island, Lake Huron, Ontario, this fossil was first described by Henry Thomas De la Beche, using a drawing by William J. Swainson from the Bigsby Collection. Dating back to 1824, this rare find is now available as a stunning poster print, perfect for enhancing any space with a touch of natural history and scientific curiosity. The high-quality print reproduces the intricate details of the Dorsal and Ventral views, making it a must-have for fossil enthusiasts, educators, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.6cm x 47.3cm (33.3" x 18.6")
Estimated Product Size is 84.6cm x 59.6cm (33.3" x 23.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Dorsal and Ventral Views of Isotelus platycephalus (Stokes, 1824) - Ordovician Fossil from Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada" 2.. This photograph showcases the dorsal and ventral views of the Ordovician fossil, Isotelus platycephalus, discovered from the Black River Group on St. Joseph's Island, Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada. Dated back to 1824, this extinct arthropod is now classified under the family Asaphidae, order Trilobitomorpha, and class Trilobita. Originally described as Asaphus platycephalus by the English naturalist G.F. Leach under the genus Asaphus, this trilobite was later reclassified as Isotelus platycephalus by William Stokes. 3. The dorsal side of the fossil reveals the distinctive features of the trilobite's exoskeleton, including the cephalon (head), thorax, and pygidium (tail). The cephalon is characterized by a large, flat shield and a pair of large, forward-facing compound eyes. The thorax consists of seven segments, each bearing a pair of legs. The pygidium is broad and flat, with a median keel and lateral lobes. 4. The ventral side of the fossil reveals the pleural and genal sutures, which were crucial in the identification and classification of this trilobite. The pleural sutures are the lines of weakness that allowed the trilobite to fold in half for protection during fossilization. The genal sutures are the lines that separate the cephalon from the thorax. 5. Isotelus platycephalus is an important fossil in the study of prehistoric life, providing valuable insights into the anatomy and evolution of early marine organisms. This photograph serves as a testament to the rich paleontological heritage of Canada and the broader Phanerozoic and Paleozoic eras.
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