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Squid-like Orthoceratites attempt to make meals of trilobites
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Squid-like Orthoceratites attempt to make meals of trilobites
Squid-like Orthoceratites (genus Orthoceras) attempt to make meals of trilobites of the species Asaphus kowalewskii at the bottom of an Ordovician sea 480 million years ago. Also featured is a sea star (AKA starfish), an echinoderm of the class Asteroidea; palm-like Crinoids (AKA sea lilies); Rugosa (AKA Tetracoralla); Favistina stellata coral; and Vauxia sponges
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© Walter Myers/Stocktrek Images
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This print takes us back 480 million years ago to the depths of an Ordovician sea, where a dramatic struggle for survival unfolds. Squid-like Orthoceratites, belonging to the genus Orthoceras, are seen attempting to make meals out of trilobites from the species Asaphus kowalewskii. These ancient predators with their long tentacles and sharp beaks were formidable adversaries in this underwater ecosystem. The image also showcases other fascinating marine creatures that coexisted during this prehistoric era. A sea star, known as a starfish and classified under the class Asteroidea, gracefully floats nearby. Palm-like Crinoids or sea lilies sway gently in the currents alongside Rugosa corals and Vauxia sponges. This diverse array of organisms paints a vivid picture of life on the ocean floor during that time. The digitally generated illustration provides insight into Earth's natural history and evolution while highlighting various branches of science such as paleontology and paleobotany. It serves as a reminder of how different our planet looked millions of years ago when these now-extinct creatures roamed freely. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene captured by Walter Myers, we are transported to an ancient world teeming with vibrant flora and intriguing metazoans. The intricate web of predator-prey relationships reminds us that even in prehistoric times, ecosystems were delicately balanced – each species playing its vital role in shaping our planet's rich biodiversity.
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