Anomalocaris Collection

Anomalocaris, illustration
Anomalocaris, computer illustration

An Anomalocaris explores a Middle Cambrian age ocean floor
An Anomalocaris explores a Middle Cambrian ocean floor about 500 million years ago. Growing to over three feet long, Anomalocaris is believed to have been a predator whose diet included trilobites

Anomalocaris from the Cambrian period of the Paleozoic Era
Anomalocaris is the largest known predator of Cambrian seas and hunted smaller arthropods of that time

Animals and floral life from the Burgess Shale formation of the Cambrian period
Animals and floral life from the Cambrian period about 500 million years ago from the Burgess Shale formation in Canada. Visible are Anomalocaris, Opabinia, trilobites, stromatolites, and anemones

Anomalocaris sneaks up on a Trilobite in Cambrian seas
Anomalocaris, an invertebrate predator of Cambrian seas, sneaks up on a Trilobite, his favorite prey among Stromatolites

Anomalocaris is an arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada
Anomalocaris canadensis is an arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada

Anomalocaris canadensis, arthropod fossil C016 / 4925
Anomalocaris canadensis, arthropod fossil. This arthropod originates from the Burgess Shale in Canada. This specimen is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Anomalocaris model
Model of the swimming predator Anomalocaris based on fossils from the Cambrian Burgess Shale, 520 million years old

Anomalocaris canadensis, arthropod
This arthropod originates form the Burgess Shales in Canada

Anomalocaris canadensis
Reconstruction of a 520 million year old predatory marine species from the Middle Cambrian, Burgess Shale in British Columbia, Canada

Cambrian invertebrates, artwork
Cambrian invertebrates. Artwork of Anomalocaris (centre and upper right) and Odaraia (lower left) invertebrates, swimming in an ancient sea during the Cambrian Period

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Anomalocaris, a fascinating creature from the Middle Cambrian age, roamed the ocean floor with its unique and awe-inspiring appearance. With its elongated body and multiple pairs of appendages, Anomalocaris was truly a sight to behold. This illustration captures the essence of this ancient predator as it gracefully explores its underwater habitat. During the Cambrian period of the Paleozoic Era, Anomalocaris thrived alongside other remarkable animals and floral life in what is now known as the Burgess Shale formation. These fossils provide us with invaluable insights into Earth's early history and evolution. The intricate details depicted in this series of illustrations showcase Anomalocaris' incredible features, including its large compound eyes and sharp grasping claws, and is believed that this creature played a significant role in shaping marine ecosystems during its time. As we delve deeper into our understanding of prehistoric life, Anomalocaris continues to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. Its existence serves as a reminder of how diverse and extraordinary our planet's past inhabitants were. Let these illustrations transport you back to an era when Anomalocaris ruled the seas – a time when mystery reigned supreme beneath the waves. Marvel at this enigmatic creature from millions of years ago, forever preserved in fossilized form for us to admire today.