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Fossil plants and a scorpion
Fossil plants and a scorpion.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886
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Calamites Dradolphkenngott Foliage Fossils Geology Gotthilfheinrichvonschubert Mineral Mineralogy Naturalhistory
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1. Title: A Journey Through Time: Fossil Plants and a Scorpion in Dr. Fr. Rolles' Natural History This chromolithograph, published in Dr. Fr. Rolles' Geology and Paleontology section of Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert's Natural History (Schreiber, Munich, 1886), offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world of fossil plants and an intriguing prehistoric creature - a scorpion. The image showcases a rich assemblage of fossilized plants, including Annularia fertilis, with its distinctive circular imprints, and the fern-like Sphenopteris and Horsetailfern. Calamites, a type of early tree, is also depicted, along with Sigillaria elegans, Lepidodendrone legans, Ptylopora pluma, and Chonetes dalmani. These plants represent various stages of the Carboniferous and Permian periods, a time when flora began to dominate the Earth's landscape. Among these ancient plants, a well-preserved scorpion, Cyclophthalmus senior, stands out. Scorpions are among the oldest living arachnids, with their first known fossils dating back to the Silurian period, around 420 million years ago. This fossil scorpion, with its characteristic segmented body, long tail, and pincers, provides a striking contrast to the vegetation, highlighting the diverse ecosystem that once existed. The intricate details in this chromolithograph, produced during the late 19th century by Dr. Adolph Kenngott, are a testament to the meticulous work of the scientific community during this era. The fusion of mineralogy, geology, and paleontology in Dr. Schubert's Natural History was groundbreaking, offering a comprehensive understanding of the natural world and its history. This image serves as a reminder of the wonders that lie hidden in the Earth's crust, waiting to be discovered and appreciated.
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