Poster Print : Orthoceras, nautiloid
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Orthoceras, nautiloid
Shown here is Orthoceras, a straight Ordovician nautiloid
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Media ID 8597653
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Asparagales Cephalopod Cephalopoda Chambered Cone Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Monocot Monocotyledon Nautilida Nautilidae Nautiloid Nautilus Orchid Orchidaceae Orchids Ordovician Paleozoic Phanerozoic Prehistoric Angiospermae Invertebrata Magnoliophyta Orthoceras
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Discover the ancient beauty of the ocean with our Orthoceras, Nautiloid Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate detail and timeless elegance of this Ordovician nautiloid. With its distinctive straight shell, the Orthoceras is a captivating reminder of the rich history and diversity of marine life. Bring this captivating print into your home or office and let it inspire awe and wonder in all who see it."
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Orthoceras: A Paleozoic Marvel of the Cephalopod World" Orthoceras, as depicted in this print from the Ordovician era, is a striking example of the diverse and intriguing invertebrates that inhabited our planet millions of years ago. Belonging to the Nautilida order, this straight-shelled nautiloid is a member of the Cephalopoda class, which also includes the modern-day squid, octopus, and the chambered nautilus. The Orthoceras, with its distinctive conical shape and delicate, spiraled sutures, is a testament to the rich diversity of life during the Paleozoic era. Its shell, made primarily of aragonite, served as both a protective housing and a buoyancy control device, allowing the animal to regulate its depth in the water column. The interior of the Orthoceras shell reveals a series of interconnected chambers, each separated by thin partitions called septa. As the animal grew, it added new chambers, leaving the older ones behind, much like the growth rings in a tree trunk. This unique feature is a hallmark of the Nautilida order and sets them apart from other cephalopods. Orthoceras is not to be confused with the Orchidaceae family, which includes the popular flowering plants we know as orchids. While both share the "orchid" name in their taxonomic lineage, they belong to distinct phyla – the Mollusca for Orthoceras and the Magnoliophyta for Orchidaceae. The discovery of well-preserved Orthoceras fossils provides invaluable insights into the life and evolution of these ancient marine creatures. Their elegant shells, with their intricate patterns and spiral designs, continue to fascinate scientists and collectors alike, offering a glimpse into the rich history of our planet's biosphere.
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