Poster Print : A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period

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A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period

A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period 365 million years ago in what is today the Canadian Arctic. Flanking the Ichthyostega are Rhacophyton ceratangium, ancient shrubs that are thought to be one of the earliest ferns. The reddish fruit-like nodules attached to the fronds on the right are sporangia, enclosures in which spores are formed. The large tree-like trunk on the far right is the base of a young Archaeopteris.
In the foreground are prehistoric arthropods, a millipede on the left and on the right cockroaches on trunk of a decaying Lycopsid. Arthropods had been walking the Earth for 40 million years before vertebrates like Ichthyostega began venturing ashore.
Ichthyostega was one of the earliest tetrapods, a descendent of lobe-finned fishes and ancestor of amphibians. Ichthyostega had lungs and seven-toed limbs that allowed it to move about the shallow waters and shores of swamps and floodplains. It was among the first terrestrial vertebrates

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Media ID 12997967

© Walter Myers/Stocktrek Images

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18x24 inch Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating Ichthyostega Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This mesmerizing close-up image, taken from the vast archives of Stocktrek Images, showcases the prehistoric Ichthyostega in stunning detail. Hailing from the Late Devonian Period, around 365 million years ago, this early tetrapod represents a significant milestone in the evolution of life on land. Bring the mystery and wonder of the ancient world into your home or office with this intriguing and educational piece of wall art. Order your Ichthyostega Poster Print today and embark on a journey through time!

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
This print takes us back 365 million years ago to the Late Devonian Period in what is now the Canadian Arctic. In this close-up shot, we are introduced to a magnificent three-foot long Ichthyostega, an ancient creature that marked one of the earliest tetrapods and bridged the gap between lobe-finned fishes and amphibians. Flanked by Rhacophyton ceratangium, some of the earliest ferns known to mankind, the Ichthyostega stands as a testament to evolution's remarkable journey. The reddish fruit-like nodules attached to the fern fronds on its right side are sporangia – enclosures where spores were formed. On the far right, we see a large tree-like trunk belonging to a young Archaeopteris. Its presence adds depth and context to this prehistoric scene. Meanwhile, in the foreground, prehistoric arthropods make their appearance - a millipede on one side and cockroaches crawling over decaying Lycopsid trunk on another. It is fascinating to note that these arthropods had already been roaming our planet for 40 million years before vertebrates like Ichthyostega began venturing onto land. This image serves as a reminder of Earth's rich history and how life has evolved over millions of years. Captured by Walter Myers from Stocktrek Images, this print offers us an incredible glimpse into our distant past while igniting our curiosity about life's origins and transformations throughout time.

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