Fossilized Collection (page 9)

Fossil diatoms, light micrograph. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Great white shark tooth fossil
Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias ) tooth fossil. This tooth dates from the Miocene period (between 23 to 5.3 million years ago). It was found in Cooper River, South Caroline, USA

Fossilised humanoid footprint. Fossilised remains of a human-like footprint found near dinosaur foorprints in the Kugitang-Tau mountains of Turkmenistan. Photographed on 30th July 1984

Prehistoric perch fossil. Fossilised remains of a Priscacara liops fish from the Eocene epoch (around 56-34 million years ago). Found in the Green River formation, Wyoming, USA

Prehistoric brittle star fossils. Fossilised remains of Sinosaura kelheimense brittle stars from the Jurassic period (around 200-145 million years ago). Found in Bavaria, Germany

Amber. The smaller pieces have been polished, the two larger pieces are unpolished. The amber at bottom right has an insect fossilised in it

Neanderthal skeleton, Kebara Cave, Israel
Neanderthal skeleton. Close-up of the skeleton of a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) found in the Kebara Cave, Israel, in 1982

Fossil fish, SEM
Fossil fish, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud

Crystal geode. Lump of rock cut in half showing crystals formed inside. A geode is a concretion, an irregular or ball-shaped object created when minerals fill a cavity in rock

Archaeopteryx, 19th century artwork
Archaeopteryx fossil, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Fossilised dinosaur footprint

Fossilised dinosaur bone, SEM
Fossilised dinosaur bone, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This specimen is from a long bone of a Hypsolophodon fossil found on the Isle of Wight

Radiolarian shell, light micrograph
Radiolarian. Light micrograph of a fossilised radiolarian shell. Radiolaria are single-celled protozoans that are found in marine plankton. They have a silicate skeleton

Stromatolites. These are mineralised microbial communities, formed from blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria). Over the last 4000 years

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

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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).