Fossilized Collection (page 7)

Woolly mammoth tooth C013 / 6506
Woolly mammoth tooth. Fossilised specimen of a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus sp.) molar tooth, showing the ridged flat chewing surface

Thalassiodracon hawkinsii skeleton C013 / 6465
Fossil specimen of the extinct marine reptile Thalassiodracon hawkinsii (previously Plesiosaurus hawkinsii). T. hawkinsii was a marine reptile that inhabited the seas throughout the Jurassic

Pangolin fossil C014 / 0161
Pangolin fossil. Fossilised remains of an extinct species of pangolin (Manis sp.). Pangolins are mammals that have large keratin scales covering their skin

Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve, Shark Bay, Western Australia. This area is famous for its stromatolites, mineralised microbial communities formed from cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

Diatomaceous Earth, SEM
Diatomaceous Earth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of diatomaceous earth consisting of fossilized diatoms. This sample is from Loch Cuithir on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Fossils Showing tooth of Baby Straight tusked Elephant/William Pengell cave

Exposed Bituminous coal seams in Utah # America. Bituminous coal is a dense sedimentary rock, usually black but sometimes dark brown often with well-defined bands of bright and dull material

Abd al Kuri Skink (Trachylepis cristinae) newly discovered species described in 2010, adult, on Madrepore coral fossil rock in desert habitat, Abd al Kuri Island, Socotra Archipelago, Yemen, april

Petrified trees - Triassic period - 200-250 million years ago - Petrified forest National Park - Arizona - USA
CAN-4352 Petrified trees - Triassic period - 200-250 million years ago Petrified forest National Park - Arizona - USA Araucarioxylon arizonicum John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Fossilized deformed tooth from Straight-tusked Elephant (Elephas antiquus) from Cromer Forest Beds, laid down over 500, 000 years ago

Well-preserved fossilized forest, c. 4000 years old, of Atlantic White Cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) on beach, Montauk Point, Long Island, New York State, U.S.A. november

Fossilized Dinosaur nest with eggs, discovered in 1977, Gelbent, Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Fossil quarry, location of most cretaceous dinosaur species ever found, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada, october

Fossilized Dinosaur nest with eggs, discovered in 1994, Algui Ulan Tsav, Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Ammonite fossil in exposed rock on beach, Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

Ammonite fossils exposed in rock on beach, near Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, october

Petrified wood, standing fossilized trees (re-erected), caused by volcanic eruption 20 million years ago, Petrified Forest, West Lesvos, Greece, april

Petrified wood, fossilized trees, Theodore Roosevelt N. P. North Dakota, U. S. A. august
Petrified wood, fossilized trees, Theodore Roosevelt N.P. North Dakota, U.S.A. august

Petrified wood, standing fossilized tree (re-erected), caused by volcanic eruption 20 million years ago, Petrified Forest, West Lesvos, Greece, april

Fossilized deer teeth embeded in Eccles concrete river deposits from Cromer Forest Beds, laid down over 500, 000 years ago

Fossilized beaver tooth embedded in Eccles concrete river deposits in Cromer Forest Beds, laid down over 500, 000 years ago

Tyrannosaurus Rex, Sue, recontruction of largest T. Rex fossil skeleton ever found, Alaska Museum, U. S. A
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Sue, recontruction of largest T. Rex fossil skeleton ever found, Alaska Museum, U.S.A

Biological collection. Collection of biological specimens arranged in a circular pattern. Clockwise from upper right are: seeds from tropical legume plants, euphorbia flowers, jewel beetles

Crinoid fossil
Crinoid, or sea lily, fossil. This fossil is 480 million years old and was found in the Czech Republic

Insects fossilised in amber

Fish fossil. This specimen was found in the Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA, which dates to around 50 million years ago, during the Eocene epoch

Excavated belemnite fossil
MODEL RELEASED. Excavated belemnite fossil. Child holding up a belemnite fossil that he has just extracted. Belemnites are an extinct group of molluscs that are thought to be related to modern

Fossilised whale, found in the northern Caucasus, Russia. This find, a prehistoric whale dating from around 10 million years ago

Insects in amber

Triceratops dinosaur skull. Three-dimensional scan of the skull of a Triceratops dinosaur. This was produced for the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC, USA

View of a fly fossilised in amber
Fly in amber. Fossilized fly (Order: Diptera) embedded in amber. Amber is fossilized resin that was produced by various now extinct coniferous trees during the Jurassic period

View of a fossilised hymenopteran in amber

Early arthropod fossil from the 500 million-year- old Burgess Shale rocks. This is a section through a feeding arm of Anomalocaris canadensis, a marine arthropod that is now extinct

Pieces of amber containing fossilized insects
Insects in amber. Fossilized insects embedded in pieces of amber. Amber is fossilized resin that was produced by various now extinct coniferous trees during the Jurassic period

Crustacean fossil from the 500 million-year-old Burgess Shale rocks. This is Waptia fieldensis, a marine crustacean that is now extinct. Only the rear end is seen

Fossil invertebrate colony. Sectioned fossilized colony of bryozoans (Diplotrypa petropolitana). Bryozoans are aquatic animals that form colonies of interconnected

Fossil worm (Ottoia sp.) from the Burgess Shale area. This priapulid worm lived in the Middle Cambrian era, over 500 million years ago. This worm lived in U-shaped burrows in sediment on the seabed

Fossilized pollen grains, computer artwork. Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by flowers. It is rare, but not impossible, for soft structures to be fossilized

Fossil crustacean. Fossilized remains of a Canadaspis sp. Middle Cambrian Era (500 million years ago) arthropod, from the Burgess Shale. It was a marine bottom feeder and dug in the mud for food

Plesiosaur fossil. This fossilized skeleton is of a plesiosaur, a long-necked carnivorous marine reptile. It inhabited the seas of the Mesozoic Era from 230-65 million years ago

Insect preserved in amber, computer artwork. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Resin is a sticky viscous liquid produced by trees

Archegosaurus decheni, amphibian fossil
Archegosaurus decheni fossil. This amphibian, which lived in the Permian period (280-248 million years ago), was the first vertebrate to begin the conquest of solid ground

Mollusc fossil shells from the 500 million-year- old Burgess Shale rock. These shells are Scenella sp. marine molluscs, which are now extinct

Primitive arthropod fossil from the 500 million- year-old Burgess Shale rocks. This is Marrella splendens, the most abundant of the Burgess Shale fossils. It is now extinct

Insect fossilised in amber
Insect in amber. Fossilized insect embedded in amber. Amber is fossilized resin that was produced by various now extinct coniferous trees during the Jurassic period

Tooth fossil, SEM
Tooth fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fossilised canine tooth of the extinct Puerto Rican shrew (Nesophontes edithae)

Eves footprints. Cast of fossilised footprints made by an early modern human (Homo sapiens) about 117, 000 years ago. The prints were formed in wet sand by a small person

Fossilized spiders web. Thread of silk from a spiders web preserved in amber dating from the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 130 million years ago

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"Fossilized: A Glimpse into Earth's Ancient Past" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of fossils. From the Archaeopteryx fossil, Berlin specimen C016 / 5071, to the Trilobite fossil and Ichthyosaurus fossil C013 / 7904, these remnants from millions of years ago provide a window into prehistoric life. Imagine walking through a coal mine and stumbling upon fossil trees frozen in time. These ancient witnesses tell stories of lush forests that once covered our planet. And then there is the Oolitic limestone, with its unique spherical structures formed by layers upon layers of tiny mineral particles. Petrified wood stands as a testament to nature's remarkable ability to transform organic matter into stone over thousands of years. The intricate details preserved in these petrified remains are awe-inspiring. But it doesn't stop there - dinosaur footprints etched on rocks take us back to when giants roamed the Earth. Each footprint tells a story about their size, gait, and behavior. The Fossilised ammonite (Asteroceras obtusum) showcases Mother Nature's artistic touch with its spiral shell design that captivates both scientists and collectors alike. Ammonites like this one were once abundant inhabitants of ancient seas. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves at Yellowstone National Park's fossil forest captured in a black-and-white photo from c. 1910-5 (b/w photo). This snapshot reveals an eerie beauty as petrified trees stand tall against the testaments of time. Turning our attention towards Europe, we encounter fine specimens such as Cornu Amonis or petrified snake split open - one among Europe's finest examples. Additionally, two large specimens showcase nature's artistry at its best. Lastly, let us not forget about marine creatures like the bottled nose Shark from 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text).