Professor recreates insects that existed millions of years ago

Professor recreates insects that existed millions of years ago

They look like the real thing.

Professor of biochemistry, molecular biology and human genetics University of Chicago Allan Drummond boasts a very unusual hobby.

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Several years ago he began to turn prehistoric sea creatures in detailed computer images that it prints on a 3D printer and casts in bronze.

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The creation of many sculptures he was inspired by ancient creatures such as trilobites that existed over 250 million years ago. But the Professor prints and patterns of insects living in our time, such as praying mantises and large jumping spiders.

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