Plesiosauria Collection

Plesiosaurus
Pen and ink annotated drawing by Mary Anning, 1824. This marine reptile lived in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years ago

Liopleurodon vertebra
A fossil vertebra from the pliosaur, Liopleurodon. These were carnivorous marine reptiles that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. This specimen was discovered in Kimmeridge, Southern England

Plesiosaur sketch
A sketch of the plesiosaur fossil discovered by Mary Anning

Plesiosaurus hawkinsii
A fossil specimen of the extinct marine reptile Plesiosaurus hawkinsii, on display at the Natural History Museum, London

Plesiosaur
An illustration by Neave Parker of the extinct marine reptile, Plesiosaur. These lived throughout most of the Mesozoic (MZ) era becoming extinct 65 million years ago at the time of the K-T extinction

Original art, Crystal Palace extinct animals
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Plesiosaurus macrocephalus
Plate 15 from Geology and Inhabitants of the Ancient World, by Sir Richard Owen, (1854). This marine reptile could be found during the Jurassic period between 200 and 145 million years ago. Date: 1854

Plesiosaur fossil C016 / 5595
Plesiosaur. Fossil reconstruction of Cryptoclidus eurymerus Plesiosaur that lived 165-160 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic. This specimen was discovered in Peterborough, UK

Rhomdeosaurus pliosaur, fossil bones C016 / 5421
Rhomdeosaurus cramptoni pliosaur, fossil bones. Known as the Kettleness specimen, this close-up shows a section of the bones in the rear flipper of this marine reptile

Plesiosaurus marine reptile, fossil skull C016 / 5204
Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus marine reptile, fossil skull. This is the head and neck of this plesiosaur, a type of marine reptile

Rhomdeosaurus cramptoni [Kettleness specimen]
Close-up of of a section of foot belonging to the Pliosaur, Rhomdeosaurus cramptoni. This carnivorous marine reptile descended from the plesiosaur

Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus: Head only
From the Lower Jurassic, Lyme Regis, Dorset. This specimen is the first articulated plesiosaur ever found and one of Mary Annings greatest discoveries

Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus: Head and neck
From the Lower Jurassic, Lyme Regis, Dorset. This specimen is the first articulated plesiosaur ever found and one of Mary Annings greatest discoveries

Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus skeleton
From the Lower Jurassic, Lyme Regis, Dorset. This is the first articulated plesiosaur ever found and one of Mary Annings greatest discoveries. Length 2.9 meters

Pliosaurus ferox tooth
A fossil tooth that once belonged to the extinct carnivorous marine reptile, Pliosaurus ferox that lived during the Jurasic period

Cryptoclidus
A fossil skeleton of Cryptoclidus, a plesiosaur that lived 165 to 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period. Fossils have beeen found in England, France, Russia and South America

Jurassic seascape
Artists impression of a Jurassic sea with Ichthyosaur, Plesiosaur and Pterosaur. The Jurassic period was 205-144 million years ago

Eretmosaurus rugosus
A plaster cast of the original fossil specimen of the extinct Plesiosaur (marine reptile), Eretmosaurus rugosus, on display at the Natural History Museum, London

Cryptoclidus eurymerus
A fossil reconstruction of Cryptoclidus eurymerus, a Plesiosaur that lived 165-160 million year ago during the Middle Jurassic. This specimen was discovered in Peterborough, UK

Plesiosaurus conybeari
Fossil specimens, (plaster cast of the original) of the extinct marine reptile, Plesiosaurus conybeari on display at the Natural History Museum, London. BMNH R 1338 and BMNH R1339

Rhomaleosaurus cramptoni
A cast of the earliest known Pliosaur on display in The Life Galleries, The Natural History Museum, London

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"Plesiosauria: A Glimpse into the Mesozoic Marine World" Step back in time and dive into the fascinating world of Plesiosauria, an ancient order of marine reptiles that ruled the seas during the Mesozoic era. One of its most iconic representatives is Plesiosaurus, a creature with a long neck and paddle-like limbs. As we explore their existence, we come across various remnants from these magnificent creatures. The Liopleurodon vertebra reveals the sheer size and power they possessed, while a detailed Plesiosaur sketch brings their appearance to life once again. Amongst this diverse group, Plesiosaurus hawkinsii stands out with its unique features. Original art at Crystal Palace showcases this extinct animal alongside other mesmerizing creatures from prehistoric times. Delving deeper into their diversity, we encounter intriguing species like Plesiosaurus macrocephalus. Fossil C016 / 5595 provides us with valuable insights into its anatomy and lifestyle. Similarly, fossil bones C016 / 5421 belonging to Rhomdeosaurus pliosaur shed light on another branch within this remarkable lineage. The skulls preserved in fossils C016 / 5205 and C016 / 5204 offer glimpses into the intricate cranial structures of these marine reptiles. Their well-preserved remains allow scientists to unravel mysteries surrounding their feeding habits and sensory capabilities. One cannot forget about Rhomdeosaurus cramptoni [Kettleness specimen], which adds yet another layer to our understanding of plesiosaurs' evolutionary history. Plesiosauria continues to captivate paleontologists worldwide as they strive to piece together the puzzle of these enigmatic creatures that roamed Earth's oceans millions of years ago. Through careful examination of fossils such as those mentioned above, scientists are able to reconstruct not only their physical characteristics but also gain insight into their behavior and ecological roles.