Closeup of scales on a preserved coelacanth print
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Framed Print of Coelacanth, preserved specimen
Closeup of scales of a preserved coelacanth. The discovery of a coelacanth off the east coast of South Africa in 1938 rocked the scientific community because these fish were known only from fossils that were millions of years old. The coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae), as it turned out, had survived into the modern era, out of sight in the ocean depths. The discovery so captured the interest of scientists that books were written about the first specimen and the subsequent searches for more. Then, in 1997, another shocking discovery took place: a second species, the Sulawesi Coelacanth, L. menadoensis, was discovered in the waters off Indonesia. Much remains unknown about the biology and ecology of this ancient group, which inhabits the dim twilight zone at depths between 490 and 2, 300 feet (~150 to 700 meters). Coelacanth can grow to be 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) in length. This is a preserved specimen at the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA, USA. © Dante Fenolio / Science Source
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Mesopelagic Zone Creatures , Coelacanth Scales , Preserved Fish Specimen , Ancient Oceanic Animals , Fossilized Fish Species , Deep Sea Fish Discovery , Latimeria Chalumnae Biology , Finned Living Fossils Found , Marine Life In Twilight Zone , Fish With Lobe Fins
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A glimpse into the past, preserved for our wonder. Close-up of scales from a remarkable coelacanth specimen, its ancient beauty still intact.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.3cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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