Coelacanth fish, artwork C013 / 5754
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Coelacanth fish, artwork C013 / 5754
Coelacanth fish. Computer artwork of a coelacanth fish (Latimeria chalumnae) swimming through the Paleo Tethys Sea, 390 million years ago during the Middle Devonian period. Coelacanths were thought to be extinct until, in 1938, a specimen was caught off the coast of South Africa. The species had long been known to local fishermen as kombessa. The coelacanth survives as the only known living member of a class of lobe-finned fish that flourished in the Mesozoic Era, 400-60 million years ago. It was initially thought that their strong fleshy fins were used for swimming and for crawling on land, and that these fish were a step in the evolution of land animals. Coelacanths, however, are unable to walk
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This print showcases the mesmerizing Coelacanth fish, a true relic of prehistoric times. Created through computer artwork, it depicts the Coelacanth fish (Latimeria chalumnae) gracefully swimming through the Paleo Tethys Sea approximately 390 million years ago during the Middle Devonian period. Once believed to be extinct, this extraordinary species made an astonishing comeback in 1938 when a specimen was unexpectedly caught off the coast of South Africa. Interestingly, local fishermen had long known these creatures as kombessa. Today, the Coelacanth stands as the sole surviving member of its class – lobe-finned fish that thrived during the Mesozoic Era between 400 and 60 million years ago. Initially thought to possess strong fleshy fins for both swimming and crawling on land, scientists now know that these ancient beings are unable to walk. The discovery of living Coelacanths has provided invaluable insights into evolutionary biology and deepened our understanding of marine life's history. This stunning artwork not only captures their unique beauty but also highlights their significance in paleontology and zoology. It serves as a visual reminder of nature's resilience and ability to surprise us with hidden wonders from ages past.
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