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Vegetation in the first half of the Neogene (Late Tertiary era). Colour print after an illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932
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Bolsche Creature Crinoid Crinoidea Dinosaurs Extinct Feather Fossil Half Leben Lily Paleontology Prehistoric Prehistory Urwelt Vegetation Wilhelm Neogene
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In this illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage, taken from Wilhelm Bolsche's seminal work "Prehistoric Life" published in 1932, we are transported back in time to the first half of the Neogene period, also known as the Late Tertiary era. This era marks a significant transition in Earth's biosphere, as new plant communities began to emerge and flourish, replacing the dominance of ancient ferns and conifers. The illustration showcases an array of extinct vegetation, some of which are easily recognizable, while others are more enigmatic. In the foreground, we see a towering sea lily (Crinoides), its long stem anchored to the seafloor, and its delicate, feathery arms reaching towards the surface in search of sunlight. The sea lily was a common inhabitant of shallow, sheltered marine environments during the Neogene. To the left, a star-shaped Crinoid, likely a Comatulida or a member of the Crinoidea order, can be seen gracefully suspended in the water column. Crinoids were once abundant marine creatures, with some species growing up to 10 meters in height. Among the terrestrial vegetation, we find a variety of ferns, palms, and other ancient plants. The dinosaurs, the undisputed rulers of the land during the Mesozoic era, had long since vanished, leaving the stage for new plant communities to evolve and thrive. This illustration serves as a reminder of the rich diversity of life that has graced our planet throughout its history. It invites us to marvel at the beauty and complexity of the natural world, while also highlighting the importance of continued research and exploration in the fields of zoology, paleontology, and prehistory.
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