Fossilised Collection (page 39)

Freshwater dinosaur fossil. Fossilised remains of a young Keichousaurus hui dinosaur. This animal was a Pachypleurosaur, an aquatic freshwater reptile that lived around 229-217 million years ago

Fossilised pterosaur footprint. Fossilised remains of a footprint made by a Pterodactylus cerinensis pterosaur during the Jurassic period (around 200 to 145 million years ago)

Fossilised prehistoric aquatic organism. Fossilised remains (circles) of Cyclomedusa radiata from the Proterozoic era, around 2500-542 million years ago

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

Amber jewellery
amber Riga Latvia

Fossil in a wall. Fossil that has been incorporated into a stone wall. Photographed on Yeates Road, Fortuneswell, Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK

Stromatolites in Australia
Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay in western Australia. These are fossils of the oldest living organisms, over 3 billion years old

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

Fossilised teeth, Gran Dolina. These human teeth, dating back approximately 800, 000 years, were found in level TD6 at the Gran Dolina site between 1994 and 1995

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

Fossilised tree trunk - in exposed rocks on beach of Curio Bay. site of fossil forest in the Catlins coast
MAB-571 Fossilised tree trunk - in exposed rocks on beach of Curio Bay site of fossil forest in the Catlins coast south-eastern Southland New Zealand The fossilised trees date back to the middle

Piece of fossilised tree trunk in exposed rocks on beach of Curio Bay site of fossil forest in the Catlins coast
MAB-572 Piece of fossilised tree trunk in exposed rocks on beach of Curio Bay site of fossil forest in the Catlins coast south-eastern Southland New Zealand The fossilised trees date back to

Petrified forest, Arizona, United States of America, North America

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

The petrified forest in Arizona, United States of America, North America

Petrified forest in Gurbantinggut Desert in north east Xinjiang, China, Asia

Various Cephalopoda
A selection of live and fossilised cephalopoda

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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.