Ichthyosaur and prey. Artwork of an Ichthyosaurus marine reptile (centre left) hunting its prey,a belemnite (far left),during the Jurassic Period (200-146 million years ago). The belemnite has used a natural form of jet propulsion to move swiftly away from the predator,leaving a cloud of ink behind in the water. Modern-day squid and octopus have similar defence and esacpe mechanisms. Other belemnites (one at lower right) are also shown,forming a school in the background,along with fish and an ammonite (upper right). A floating log (upper left) is covered with crinoids. The fish are Pycnodont (yellow) and Dapedium politum (orange) | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Bizley, Richard |
Bildgröße: | 5003 px × 3490 px |
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