1697 Fossil sea urchin Clypheus from Plot
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Framed Print of 1697 Fossil sea urchin Clypheus from Plot
The Jurassic fossil sea urchin Clypheus ploti is shown on top of the engraving from 1697 where Robert Plot illustrates the species for the first time in his Natural History of Oxfordshire'. The species is found in the Cotswolds of Oxfordshire. Robert Plot included them with his Stones relating to heavenly bodies, or to Air (moon stone, star stones, Brontiae). The five fold echinoid symmetry gives rise to the star shape, and Plot believed that natural forms like this could be generated in the ground (its plastic virtue ), just as urchins were in the water. In the past fossils of this species were often also known as pound stones because their very regular size and mass meant they could be used as a standard measure of weight. In the same book Plot illustrates and describes the first dinosaur fossil (Megalosaurus) as likely the femur of a giant. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © This image is Paul D. Stewart 2009. Do not reproduce without permission of the photographer at
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Media ID 6317355
17th Century Description Early Echinoid Fossil Measure Megalosaurus Natural History Oxfordshire Palaeontological Paleontology Petrification Robert Plot Sea Urchin Urchin
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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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 19.4cm x 19.3cm (7.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
