Poster Print : Didymograptus, fossil graptolite
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Didymograptus, fossil graptolite
The two tuning-fork graptolite on this piece of Welsh Ordovician shale belong to the genus Didymograptus and have branches some some 5 cm in length with sawtooth-like thecae
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Black Background David Lewis Fossil Fossilised Graptolite Graptolithina Hemichordata Lewis Ordovician Paleozoic Paul Taylor Phanerozoic Prehistoric Sedimentary Sedimentary Rock Shale Specimen Taylor Invertebrata
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Discover the fascinating world of ancient marine life with our Media Storehouse Didymograptus Fossil Graptolite Poster Print. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases two beautifully preserved Didymograptus graptolites found in Welsh Ordovician shale. With intricately detailed sawtooth-like thecae and branches reaching some 5 cm in length, these two tuning-fork graptolites are a stunning representation of the rich biodiversity that existed during the Ordovician period. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation about the wonders of the geological past."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this studio shot, the intricately detailed fossilized remains of two Didymograptus graptolites are showcased against a stark black background. Hailing from the Ordovician period of the Paleozoic Era, approximately 460 million years ago, these ancient invertebrates belong to the genus Didymograptus and are part of the larger Graptolitoidea class. The graptolites, named for their resemblance to the Greek letter gamma (Γ), are identified by their unique, two-pronged, tuning-fork like structures. Each of these graptolites features branches that extend some 5 cm in length, adorned with sawtooth-like thecae. These thecae, or protective cases, were home to the organisms' colonies of zooids, which were responsible for the graptolite's filter-feeding capabilities. Didymograptus graptolites were part of the Hemichordata phylum, which includes modern-day acorn worms and pterobranchs. They are classified within the Dichograptidae family and the Graptolithina order. The Ordovician shale from which these fossils were extracted is a sedimentary rock, formed from the accumulation and consolidation of clay and silt particles. This exquisite specimen, captured by renowned paleontologist Paul Taylor and documented by David Lewis, offers a glimpse into the rich marine ecosystems of the past and the diverse array of life that inhabited our planet during the Phanerozoic Con, a period marked by the presence of abundant fossilized remains. The intricate beauty of these ancient organisms continues to captivate and inspire scientists and enthusiasts alike, offering a tangible connection to the prehistoric world.
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