Ecological food web
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Ecological food web
Ecological food web, computer artwork. This model represents the extinct ecosystem of the Messel pit, Germany. Fossil animal and plant life is represented by the coloured nodes. Red nodes are lowest trophic level organisms such as plants and detritus, orange represents intermediate species and yellow represents top level species and primary predators. Relationships between organisms are shown by the connecting lines. Thick lines connect to predator species and thin lines connect to prey. Food webs are used by biologists to study species interaction. The Messel pit was formed 50 million years ago and contains a large number of fossils. Model created by Neo Martinez, Pacific Ecoinformatics and Computational Ecology Lab, USA
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This print showcases an intricate and visually stunning representation of the ecological food web in the extinct ecosystem of the Messel pit, Germany. Created by Neo Martinez from the Pacific Ecoinformatics and Computational Ecology Lab in the USA, this computer artwork brings to life the fossil animal and plant life that once thrived in this prehistoric landscape. The colored nodes within this model depict different trophic levels, with red nodes representing plants and detritus at the lowest level, orange nodes representing intermediate species, and yellow nodes symbolizing top-level species and primary predators. The connecting lines between organisms illustrate their relationships, with thick lines indicating predator-prey connections. Food webs like these are invaluable tools for biologists studying species interactions. They provide a comprehensive understanding of how energy flows through an ecosystem and shed light on complex ecological dynamics. The Messel pit itself is a treasure trove of fossils dating back 50 million years. This image not only captures its scientific significance but also highlights the advancements made in technology, biology, paleontology, research methodologies, data visualization techniques used to study such ecosystems. With its combination of artistry and scientific accuracy, this computer-generated illustration serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and our ongoing quest to unravel Earth's ancient mysteries.
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