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Aspidonia, historical artwork, 1899
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Aspidonia, historical artwork, 1899
Aspidonia organisms. Historical artwork of Aspidonia organisms, a now invalid name for a grouping of the classes Merostomata and Trilobita. Many of these organisms are now extinct, except for four belonging to the class Merostomata. This artwork was by Ernst Haeckel and was the 47th plate from his Art Forms in Nature, published in 1899
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1899 Classes Ernst Haeckel Extinct Fossil Invertebrate Fossils History Of Science Invalid Living Organism Organisms Species Trilobita Art Forms In Nature Defunct Grouping Merostomata Mono Chrome Palaeontology Terminology
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This print showcases a historical artwork titled "Aspidonia" created in 1899 by Ernst Haeckel, featured as the 47th plate in his renowned publication "Art Forms in Nature". The artwork depicts Aspidonia organisms, which were once classified under this now invalid name. Aspidonia represented a grouping of the classes Merostomata and Trilobita, both belonging to the fascinating world of zoology. Intriguingly, many of these organisms depicted in Haeckel's masterpiece are now extinct, with only four species from the class Merostomata still surviving today. This monochrome illustration offers us a glimpse into the diverse fauna that inhabited our planet during the 19th century. The historical significance of this artwork lies not only in its artistic value but also its contribution to biology and paleontology. It sheds light on the evolution and classification of various species throughout history while highlighting how scientific terminology has evolved over time. Through this photo print, we are transported back to an era when exploration and discovery were at their peak. It serves as a reminder of our ever-evolving understanding of nature's wonders and emphasizes the importance of preserving our rich biological heritage for future generations.
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