Wiwaxia corrugata : Armoured Slug-like Organism
Wiwaxia corrugata : Armoured Slug-like Organism
3D
Published 2023-05-09T11:39:10+00:00
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Description
Wiwaxia corrugata is a slug-like organism up to 5.5 cm in length almost entirely covered (except on the ventral surface) with an array of scale-like elements referred to as sclerites and spines.
The body is roughly oval, and lacks evidence of segmentation. The body-covering sclerites are arranged in about 50 rows. In addition, two rows of 7–11 blade-like spines are present on the dorsal surface.
Spines and sclerites were inserted directly into the body wall. Wiwaxia’s feeding apparatus consists of two (in rare cases three) toothed plates that have been compared to a molluscan radula or annelid jaws.
Additional Details
Print can be used with or without the base. Base is hollow to minimize the amount of resin used.
Care should be taken when removing supports. Using a heat gun or a blow dryer is highly recommended.
| Date published | 09/05/2023 |
