Paleobotany Collection (page 5)

Squid-like Orthoceratites attempt to make meals of trilobites
Squid-like Orthoceratites (genus Orthoceras) attempt to make meals of trilobites of the species Asaphus kowalewskii at the bottom of an Ordovician sea 480 million years ago

Liopleurodon eating an ammonite. Liopleurodon are large carnivorous marine reptiles from the Jurassic era

Coelophysis dinosaurs walk amongst a forest
Three carnivorous Coelophysis, one male and two females, walk amongst a forest of prehistoric Araucaria evergreens. Coelophysis is one of the earliest known dinosaurs

A swarm of jellyfish swim the Panthalassic Ocean
A smack, or swarm, of jellyfish swim the Panthalassic Ocean 500 million years ago during the Cambrian Period. Jellyfish, also known as sea jellies

A forest of Cordaites and Araucaria silhouetted against a colorful sunset
A forest of Cordaites & Araucaria silhouetted against a colorful sunset during the Late (Lopingian) Permian/Early Triassic period about 250 million years ago

Jeholornis prima perched on a tree branch during the Early Cretaceous Period of China

A group of Diplodocus dinosaurs grazing a freshwater lake from the Jurassic Era

Titanosaurus standing in swamp grassland

A pair of Dodo birds drinking at a river

Wollemia nobilis tree on white background. Wollemia is a genus of coniferous tree in the family Araucariaceae

A herd of Jobaria dinosaurs pass through a heavily wooded forest on a Jurassic prehistoric day

Dinosaurs graze the lush delta lands of North America 76-74 million years ago
Dinosaurs graze the lush delta lands near the North American inner sea from about 76-74 million years ago. This area is now modern Utah and Arizona and part of the larger Grand Staircase formation

A herd of plant-eating Einiosaurus roam the plains in what is today the Two Medicine Formation in northwestern Montana. In the distance a long-dormant volcano signals its return to activity by

Arizonasaurus dinosaur amongst pachypteris trees
Arizonasaurus dinosaur walking in the desert amongst pachypteris trees

Alethopteris zeilleri tree on white background
Alethopteris zeilleri is a foliar morphospecies tree from a medullosalean plant that grew widely in the Stephanian and Early Permian of tropical Laurasia

Araucaria conifer tree isolated on white background. Araucariaceae is a very successful early conifer order who appeared on Earth in the Triassic period

A pair of Sabre-Toothed Tigers chasing a young Deinotherium
A pair of Sabre-Toothed Tigers hunting down a young Deinotherium

A large female Deinotherium with her twin calves during Earths Pleistocene Era. Deinotherium are ancestors of modern day elephants

Wollemia nobilis prehistoric tree, isolated on white background

A pair of Sabre-Toothed Tigers stalking a family of Deinotherium in hopes they can catch the two adults off guard, and possibly attack their young calf

Bothriolepis, a freshwater bottom feeder from the Devonian Period
Bothriolepis, a freshwater bottom feeder found in rivers and lakes in the Devonian Period

A Drepanaspis on the bottom of a shallow Devonian sea
An 8-inch-long primitive jawless fish of the species Drepanaspis gemuendenensis settles on the bottom of a shallow Devonian sea 380 million years ago

A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period 365 million years ago in what is today the Canadian Arctic

Eurohippus horse ancestor, artwork C018 / 8575
Eurohippus horse ancestor. Artwork of equid ungulates of the genus Eurohippus, huddling in a forest 42 million years ago in what is today France

Camptosaurus dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 8573
Camptosaurus dinosaurs. Artwork of plant-eating ornithischian dinosaurs of the genus Camptosaurus, grazing in a forest of cycads and ferns 160 million years ago in what is today Wyoming, USA

Masiakasaurus dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 8571
Masiakasaurus dinosaurs. Artwork of two small predatory theropod dinosaurs of the genus Masiakasaurus, hunting by a river in a forest of cypress

Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection, France C018 / 9411
Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection. French palaeontologist Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940) with plant, fish and scorpion fossils from the collection she maintains

Albertia conifer fossil C018 / 9401
Albertia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a twig from an Albertia conifer. Sandstone block size: 16 by 17 centimetres

Voltzia conifer fossil C018 / 9399
Voltzia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Voltzia conifer. Sandstone block size: 46 by 33 centimetres

Schizoneura horsetail fossil C018 / 9397
Schizoneura horsetail fossil. Sandstone block (19 by 26 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of a Schizoneura horsetail

Voltzia conifer fossil C018 / 9398
Voltzia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Voltzia conifer. Sandstone block size: 9 by 16 centimetres

Voltzia conifer fossil C018 / 9400
Voltzia conifer fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Voltzia conifer. Sandstone block size: 16 by 17 centimetres

Sabalites palm tree fossil C018 / 9396
Sabalites palm tree fossil

Pecopteris fern fossil C018 / 9393
Pecopteris fern fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of the fern Pecopteris miltani. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Mariopteris pteridosperm fossil C018 / 9391
Mariopteris pteridosperm fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of a Mariopteris pteridosperm. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

Oak leaf fossil C018 / 9394
Oak leaf fossil. Rock with a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the oak species Quercus hispanica. This leaf is 9 centimetres long

Oak leaf fossil C018 / 9395
Oak leaf fossil. Rock with a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the oak species Quercus hispanica. This leaf is 9 centimetres long

Neuropteridium tree fern fossil C018 / 9392
Neuropteridium tree fern fossil. Sandstone block (27 by 43 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of a Neuropteridium tree fern

Equisetum horsetail fossil C018 / 9386
Equisetum horsetail fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a stem from an Equisetum horsetail plant. Sandstone block size: 5 by 10 centimetres

Liquidambar fossil leaf C018 / 9390
Liquidambar fossil leaf. Rock containing a fossilised specimen of a leaf from the plant Liquidambar europaeum. The specimen measures 6 by 8 centimetres

Equisetum horsetail fossil C018 / 9387
Equisetum horsetail fossil. Sandstone block split open to show a rare fossil and imprint of a terminal bud from an Equisetum horsetail plant. Fossil dimensions: 5 by 10 centimetres

Gingko leaf fossil C018 / 9388
Gingko leaf fossil. Rock containing a fossilised specimen of a leaf from a Gingko adiantoides plant. The leaf measures 33 millimetres across

Asterophyllites horsetail fossil C018 / 9382
Asterophyllites horsetail fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Asterophyllites horsetail plant

Male conifer cone fossil C018 / 9384
Male conifer cone fossil. Sandstone block (12 by 20 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of a male cone from a conifer tree

Male conifer cone fossil C018 / 9385
Male conifer cone fossil. Sandstone block split open to show a fossilised specimen and imprint of a male cone from a conifer tree

Asterophyllites horsetail fossil C018 / 9383
Asterophyllites horsetail fossil. Close-up of a slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Asterophyllites horsetail plant

Anomopteris fern fossil C018 / 9381
Anomopteris fern fossil. Sandstone block (19 by 40 centimetres) containing a fossilised specimen of the fern Anomopteris mougeotti

Alethopteris seed fern fossil C018 / 9379
Alethopteris seed fern fossil. Slab of coal shale containing a fossilised specimen of an Alethopteris seed fern. This specimen dates from around 300 million years ago

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"Paleobotany: A Journey Through Prehistoric Flora and Fauna" Witness a mesmerizing sight as a group of Dodo birds gracefully cross a natural bridge over a glistening stream, showcasing the wonders of paleobotany. Dive into an ancient underwater world where Doryaspis swim amongst a vibrant bed of Anthozoa, revealing the intricate relationship between plants and marine life in bygone eras. Hear the mighty roar of a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex, seeking protection from its mother's towering legs amidst lush vegetation - an awe-inspiring testament to the evolution of plant life alongside dinosaurs. Step back in time with Mamenchisaurus dinosaurs depicted in stunning artwork (C018 / 8572), capturing their colossal presence against prehistoric landscapes shaped by paleobotanical forces. Discover the resilience of nature through the umbrella thorn acacia tree, standing tall on a white background - symbolizing how certain plant species have endured throughout millennia. Uncover primal instincts as two Allosaurus hungrily clutch onto their next meal, a Hypsilophodon, highlighting both predator-prey dynamics and the role plants played in sustaining these ancient ecosystems. Observe human strength mirrored by our skeletal structure seen from front view; poised in fighting stance or striking poses – reminding us that even today we owe our existence to Earth's botanical heritage. Delightful playfulness unfolds as a pair of Dodo birds engage in an enchanting game of hide-and-seek - illustrating not only their extinct charm but also emphasizing how flora influenced animal behavior during this era. Embark on an expedition beneath Middle Cambrian waves as Anomalocaris explores an ocean floor teeming with diverse marine plants, shedding light on forgotten botanical treasures hidden beneath ancient seas.