Fossil of a sea scorpion, Eurypterus remipes
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Fossil of a sea scorpion, Eurypterus remipes
Fossil of a sea scorpion, Eurypterus remipes, from the late Siliurian period (about 400 million years ago). Sea scorpions were aquatic arthropods which became extinct in the Permian period, approximately 225 million years ago. They were related to the horseshoe crabs and, more distantly, to the arachnids (spiders, scorpions, etc.). The body has two sections, a squarish cephalothorax (head) and a tapering opisthosoma (abdomen) composed of twelve segments, the final segment terminating in a large spine. The cephalo- thorax bears six pairs of appendages; the enlarged, flattened, flipper-like swimming legs are the only ones clearly visible here. Found in Fiddlers creek formation, Bertie Group, Passage Gulf, Cedarville, New York County, USA
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This print showcases the fossil of a sea scorpion, Eurypterus remipes, dating back to the late Silurian period around 400 million years ago. These remarkable aquatic arthropods went extinct during the Permian period approximately 225 million years ago. Sea scorpions were closely related to horseshoe crabs and distantly connected to arachnids like spiders and scorpions. The fossil reveals a two-sectioned body structure with a square-shaped cephalothorax (head) and a tapering opisthosoma (abdomen) consisting of twelve segments, culminating in an impressive large spine. The cephalothorax is adorned with six pairs of appendages; however, it is the magnified, flattened flipper-like swimming legs that are prominently visible in this image. Discovered within the Fiddlers Creek formation in Bertie Group, Passage Gulf, Cedarville, New York County, USA - this fascinating relic provides valuable insights into our planet's ancient past. As an animal paleontological treasure preserved through time as fossils or remains buried deep beneath layers of sedimentary rock formations. This stunning photograph from Science Photo Library not only captures the intricate details of this eurypterid but also serves as a testament to humanity's continuous exploration and understanding of Earth's prehistoric inhabitants.
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