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Mesolimulus, a fossil horseshoe crab
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Mesolimulus, a fossil horseshoe crab
The Jurassic horseshoe crab Mesolimulus, 17 cm long, from the famous fossil locality of Solnhofen in Bavaria, Germany
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Arthropod Arthropoda Black Background Chelicerata Chelicerate Crab Crustacea Crustacean David Lewis Decapod Decapoda Fossil Fossilised Horseshoe Lewis Malacostraca Paul Taylor Specimen Taylor Horseshoe Crab Invertebrata Merostomata
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In this studio shot, the ancient Mesolimulus horseshoe crab, a mesmerizing invertebrate fossil, graces the black background with its timeless presence. Discovered at the renowned Solnhofen limestone quarry in Bavaria, Germany, this exquisitely preserved specimen dates back to the Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago. Measuring a modest 17 cm in length, the Mesolimulus is a captivating representative of the Malacostraca subclass within the Arthropoda phylum, and more specifically, the Decapoda order, Merostomata subclass, Xiphosura superorder, and Limulidae family. The Mesolimulus, with its distinctive horseshoe-shaped body and multiple eyes, is a testament to the extraordinary diversity of life that once thrived on our planet. Its elongated, slender legs, adorned with intricate patterns, are remnants of a time when life forms were vastly different from those we know today. The Mesolimulus is also a chelicerate, belonging to the Arachnida and Pycnogonida classes, which includes modern-day spiders and sea spiders. This magnificent fossil, expertly captured by photographers Paul Taylor and David Lewis, invites us to ponder the rich history of life on Earth and the intricate web of connections that binds all living organisms. The Mesolimulus serves as a reminder that our planet's biosphere has undergone remarkable transformations throughout its existence, and that the wonders of the natural world continue to inspire and captivate us.
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