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paleoillustration:

Protobalanus spinicoronatus reconstructed using CT scans of a fossil, 3D printing and clay modelling. By Jakob Vinther and Esben Horn.

Great VIDEO about the process HERE.

Also, take a look at its modern relative, the chiton: Primitive Sea Creature Sports Eyes Made of Rock. I discovered the whole thing thanks to this post from rhamphotheca

mollusk Protobalanus spinicoronatus 3d print ct scan sculpture model science paleontology clay Jakob Vinther Esben Horn livescience rhamphotheca video interview national geographic
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