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Belemnitida
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Belemnitida is an extinct order of squid-like cephalopods that existed from the Late Triassic to Late Cretaceous. Unlike squid, belemnites had an internal skeleton that made up the cone. The parts are
Passaloteuthis bisulcata
Passaloteuthis bisulcata
Reconstruction of the belemnite Passaloteuthis
Reconstruction of the belemnite Passaloteuthis
The Jurassic Youngibelus reconstructed with hectocotyli
The Jurassic Youngibelus reconstructed with hectocotyli
Cephalopod embryonic shells. A) Ammonoidea (B) Sepiida (C) Belemnoidea (D) Spirulida (E) Orthocerida (F) Nautilida (G) Oncocerida (H) Pseudorthocerida
Cephalopod embryonic shells. A) Ammonoidea (B) Sepiida (C) Belemnoidea (D) Spirulida (E) Orthocerida (F) Nautilida (G) Oncocerida (H) Pseudorthocerida (I) Oegopsina (J) Bactritida. IC indicates the initial chamber.
Min (god)
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Min is an ancient Egyptian god whose cult originated in the predynastic period. He was represented in many different forms, but was most often represented in male human form, shown with an erect penis
Belemnitida
…the food chain. Belemnite guards have been known since antiquity, and much folklore surrounding them has evolved since. The symbol of the Egyptian god Min has been described, among others, as two fossil belemnites. Before belemnites were identified as fossils, it was believed the guards were some gemstones…
Engravings with the character for Min, with sawfish blades and shells, on one of the Koptos statues.
Engravings with the character for Min, with sawfish blades and shells, on one of the Koptos statues.
The Min Palette: a mudstone palette with the ancient hieroglyph for Min in relief. Late Predynastic, Naqada III. 3250-3100 BC. El-Amra
The Min Palette: a mudstone palette with the ancient hieroglyph for Min in relief. Late Predynastic, Naqada III. 3250-3100 BC. El-Amra
God Min, circa 1630 BCE. Min Temple of Koptos. King Intef V, 17th dynasty. Ashmolean Museum
God Min, circa 1630 BCE. Min Temple of Koptos. King Intef V, 17th dynasty. Ashmolean Museum
Min-Amun in a relief from the reign of Thutmose III (r.1479–1425 BCE) from Deir el-Bahari
Min-Amun in a relief from the reign of Thutmose III (r.1479–1425 BCE) from Deir el-Bahari