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Arthropleura invertebrate on white background
Arthropleura invertebrate on white background. Arthropleura was a giant insect invertebrate that lived in North America and Scotland during the Carboniferous Period
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Arthropleura invertebrate: A Glimpse into the Primordial World of the Carboniferous Period This image showcases the enigmatic figure of Arthropleura invertebrate, an extinct giant invertebrate belonging to the class Myriapoda, specifically the subclass Diplopoda. Arthropleura, meaning 'side-shield bearer', is recognized for its distinctive morphology and elongated body, resembling a fusion of centipede and millipede characteristics. During the Carboniferous Period, approximately 350 million years ago, Arthropleura roamed the Earth, inhabiting North America and Scotland. Measuring up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) in length, this prehistoric creature was one of the largest invertebrates ever known to have existed. Arthropleura's body was segmented, with each segment bearing a pair of legs, giving it a total of around 150 limbs. Its exoskeleton, a hallmark of arthropods, protected its soft insides. Arthropleura was primarily herbivorous, feeding on the lush vegetation that dominated the Carboniferous landscape. Some theories suggest it may have also been a detritivore, feeding on decaying organic matter. This digitally generated image, by the skilled artist Corey Ford from Stocktrek Images, offers a fascinating glimpse into the primordial world of the Carboniferous era. The Arthropleura's full length is displayed against a pristine white background, allowing the intricacies of its body and the bizarre beauty of its form to take center stage. The image is a testament to the boundless wonders of the natural world and the endless fascination that paleontology and zoology hold for us.
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