Fossilised Collection (page 2)

Fossilised diatoms, SEM

Ammonite. Polished sectioned ammonite fossil. Ammonites are extinct marine invertebrates. They first appeared in the Late Silurian to Early Devonian period (around 400 million years ago)

Oolitic limestone, with fossils. Limestone mainly consists of calcium carbonate. Ooliths, or ooids, are spherical grains of carbonate composed of concentric layers

Petrified wood. Petrified tree logs from the Late Triassic Period (over 206 million years ago). Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood

Fossilised dinosaur footprints at Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, Colorado, USA. This region was home to the iguanodon, a massive herbivorous bipedal dinosaur with a long heavy tail

Fossilised ammonite (Asteroceras obtusum). Ammonites are an extinct group of molluscs that are thought to be related to modern cephalopods such as octopus, squid and cuttlefish

Temnocidaris sceptrifera, fossil echinoid
Temnocidaris (Stereocidaris) sceptrifera, 5.5 cm in diameter, from the Cretaceous Chalk of Hertfordshire, England, apical view

Cooksonia pertoni, fossilised plant
A fossilised pin-sized plant. The earliest land plants were very small as seen in the minute bifurcating stems terminating in expanded spore sacs of Cooksonia pertoni, 10 mm in length

Ammonite fossil C016 / 5777
Ammonite (Parkinsonia dorsetensis) fossil. This ammonite has an evolute shell and is displaying complex suture lines. Specimen originates from the Middle Jurassic

Gall midge in Baltic amber
A gall midge is a fragile mosquito-like fly which produces galls on plants, seen here preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Geologists at Piltdown
Geologists Association party visiting the pit at Piltdown on 12 July 1913

Plate 17. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 17 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

Quercus in amber
A male oak tree flower in Baltic amber with a length of 3.7 mm and dating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule page 29 figure 86

Plate 19. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 19 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

Tooth from Coelodonta antiquitatis, woolly rhinoceros
This woolly rhino tooth, together with two others were found in 1668 at Chartham, near Canterbury in Kent by natural historian John Somner

Libellulium longialata, dragonfly
Fossil dragonfly from the Late Jurassic (150 million years old), Germany. On display in From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

AI IMAGE - Tyrannosaurus rex in a museum, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Tyrannosaurus rex in a museum, 2023

AI IMAGE - Fossilised remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex in a museum, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Fossilised remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex in a museum, 2023

AI IMAGE - Fossilised remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex in a museum, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Fossilised remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex in a museum, 2023

Fossil Plesiosaurus recently found at Street, near Glastonbury, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fossil Plesiosaurus recently found at Street, near Glastonbury, 1857. The lias quarries of Street...in Somersetshire, are celebrated for their fossil revelations of a remote period of the earth's

Fossil Foot of Dinornis, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fossil Foot of Dinornis, 1850. Lecture by Gideon Algernon Mantell on the extinct gigantic birds of New Zealand. The most extraordinary relics obtained from this spot were the entire series of bones

Giant fossil ammonite
A 70cm diameter fossil ammonite embedded in limestone, from Portland Stone Quarries in Dorset

The Age of the Sea-Monster, discovery in Alaska
Page from The Illustrated London News reporting on the discovery of the remains of aa sea-monster on the Kenai peninsula. 1950

Theropod dinosaur tracks preserved in Lower Jurassic (200 million years old) rock. Near Tuba City, Arizona, USA

Eucidaris tribuloides, sea urchin
Dead sea urchin (Eucidaris tribuloides) showing spines attached to test. From Carrie Bow Cay, Belize

Yellowstone National Park fossil forest, c. 1910-5 (b/w photo)
3247883 Yellowstone National Park fossil forest, c.1910-5 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page 15. A very fine specimen of the Cornu Amonis or petrified snake, split open
5669985 Page 15. A very fine specimen of the Cornu Amonis or petrified snake, split open. This is one of the finest specimens in Europe; two very large specimens of the Cornu Amonis; the bottled nose

Page 227. Five small specimens of the Cornu Amonis 5 drawings, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670101 Page 227. Five small specimens of the Cornu Amonis 5 drawings, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Plate 20 Pentacrinus Crinoidea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615738 Plate 20 Pentacrinus Crinoidea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Conulus albogalerus (Leske), Shepherds Crown echinoid
Shepherds Crown echinoid preserved in flint. Found in Gravel derived from Cretaceous Chalk, Surrey

Mariopteris muricata, seed fern
A leaf of a Carboniferous seed fern plant from Staffordshire

Fossil Wood in Sandstone, from a Moraine in Latitude 85°South, c1908, (1909)
Fossil Wood in Sandstone, from a Moraine in Latitude 85° South, c1908, (1909). Microscope sample from glacial debris in Antarctica

Fossil of Archaeopteryx Lithographica. Late Jurassic, (20th century). HV Meyer. Odeter Jura (Malm) Eichstatt, Bavaria

Fossil. Crinoid Lily, Ordovician to Pleistocene period, c450 million-10, 000 BC

Fossil tooth of a mastodon, Mammut Amercanum

Fossil skull of a primitive horse
Fossil skull of Equus Plesippus Soshoneisis, a primitive horse

Labyrinthodontier fossil, of the amphibian Actenodon Latirostris, from the lower Permian

Fossil skeleton of a sabre-toothed tiger (Smilodon Neogaeus Lund) from Rio Araco, Argentina

Fossil forest in Dorset
Fossil forest in Lulworth, Dorset

Fossil of Cybium Speciosum, an early relative of the mackerl, from the British Museums collection

Fossil of Acantonemus Subaureus, an extinct fish, from the British Museums collection

Fossil skeleton of a Pteradactyl, from the British Museums collection

Fossil of a crinoid lily
Fossil of the crinoid lily Periechinocrinus, from the Silurian strata in England

Fossil shells in limestone

Fossil palm and fishes from Wyoming, USA

Fossil of a Pterodactyl
Fossil of pterodactylus spectabilis

Rare fossilised fish
Acanthonemos Subaureus, a rare extinct form, related to Cavallas and Pampanos (tertiary strata)

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"Fossilised: A Glimpse into Earth's Ancient Secrets" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating world of fossils, where history comes alive through these preserved remnants. From an awful changes cartoon to ancient footprints, each fossil tells a unique story of our planet's past. Let's start our journey at Laetoli, Tanzania, where the fossil footprints of early humans provide a glimpse into their daily lives. These imprints offer clues about their movement and interactions thousands of years ago. Moving on to the Archaeopteryx fossil, known as the Berlin specimen C016/5071, we witness nature's incredible transformation from dinosaurs to birds. This remarkable find bridges the gap between reptiles and avian creatures, shedding light on evolution itself. Speaking of human ancestors, Homo erectus (Sangiran 17) stands tall among them. Unearthed remains hint at their existence and raise questions about how they interacted with other hominid species like Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. Venturing into marine realms now, we encounter extinct marine reptiles that once ruled prehistoric oceans. The Asteroceras ammonite takes center stage with its intricate shell design that has been preserved for millions of years. Trilobites join our expedition too – these arthropods thrived in ancient seas before meeting extinction long ago. Their well-preserved exoskeletons offer valuable insights into Earth's early ecosystems. Intriguingly trapped within Dominican amber lies a tiny mosquito frozen in time. This minuscule creature provides scientists with invaluable genetic information from eras long gone by. Diving deeper underwater reveals another astonishing find – Ichthyosaurus acutirostris fossils unveil an aquatic reptile that once swam gracefully through ancient seas. These specimens allow us to reconstruct this magnificent creature's appearance and lifestyle.