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Asteroceras, fossil ammoniteA 16 cm diameter specimen of the Jurassic ammonite Asteroceras from the Lower Jurassic of Dorset, England
Ichthyosaurus acutirostrisA fossil specimen of the extinct fish-like marine reptile Ichthyosaurus acutirostris from Germany. It lived during the Lower Jurassic period 205-180 million years ago
Archaeopteryx had the same number and arrangement of primary and secondary flight feathers as modern birds. Watercolour on paper by John Doncaster
PlesiosaurusPen and ink annotated drawing by Mary Anning, 1824. This marine reptile lived in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years ago
Ichthyosaurus, PlesiosaurusWatercolour painting by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, (1809-1889). These marine reptiles live in Europe duing the early Jurassic period about 200 millions years ago
Extinct marine reptilesSheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862
DiplodocusWeighing around 20 tonnes & reaching up to 26 metres in length Diplodocus is one of the longest-known dinosaurs. It lived 155 to 145 million years ago during the Upper Jurassic
Pteranodon was a giant flying reptile - a pterosaur - a close relation of the dinosaur. They lived during the Cretaceous period aroun 85 to 75 million years ago. Illustration by Neave Parker
Continental DriftThe world 200 million years ago in Upper Triassic times, showing the single continent of Pangaea and the universal ocean, Panthalassa
PterodactylDrawing of a Pterodactyl, an extinct flying reptile that lived during the Mesozoic era from around 251 millon years ago to 65 million years ago during the time of the K-T extinction
Kelloways Stone
Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era - ChinaAn artificial reconstruction by Neave Parker (with the co-operation of Dr. W. E. Swinton) of Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era found in China especially in the Provinces of Kansu and Szechuan
Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonA skeleton of the carnivorous dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex at the Natural History Museum
Urogomphus eximus, fossil dragonflyA fossil Jurassic dragonfly about 140 million years old, from the Kimmeridgian Lithographic Stone, Solenhofen, Bavaria, Germany
Lyme RegisThe Lower Jurassic cliffs incorporating Lower Lias and Charmouth Mudstone rocks, Charmouth, Dorset, UK
Belemnotheutis antiquus, squidA well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from Christian Malford, Wiltshire
Cheirotherium footprintFootprints of Cheirotherium stortonense, an extinct reptile, on a slab of Triassic sandstone from Storeton, Cheshire, UK
PlesiosaurAn 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
Temnocidaris sceptrifera, fossil echinoidTemnocidaris (Stereocidaris) sceptrifera, 5.5 cm in diameter, from the Cretaceous Chalk of Hertfordshire, England, apical view
CrinoidsCriniods lived during the Lower Jurassic period. Their modern equivalents include echinoderms such as seaurchins, starfish and sea cucumbers
Libellulium longialata, dragonflyFossil dragonfly from the Late Jurassic (150 million years old), Germany. On display in From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London
Vegetation from the first half of the Mesozoic era. Colour print after an illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932
Extinct giant predatory dinosaur attacking a horned dinosaurExtinct giant predatory dinosaur between 5m and 10m tall, attacking a horned dinosaur, North America, Cretaceous
Aptyxiella portlandica (Sowerby), Portland screwstoneA gastropod steinkern or internal cast of a Portland screwstone (Aptyxiella portlandica) from the Jurassic Portland Stone, Top Roach, Portland
Oviraptor skeletonThis dinosaur is belived to have been an egg thief. It lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 85 to 75 million years ago. Fossils have been found in Mongolia. Illustration by Jo Konopelko
Stegosaurus skeletonA herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Upper Jurassic period, 155 to 144 million years ago. It has distinctive large plates which run from its neck to its tail. Illustration by Jo Konopelko
AnkylosaurusAn animatronic model of the dinosaur Ankylosaurus created by Kokoro Dreams of Japan. This model was on display in the T-Rex Killer Question temporary exhibition from 1st August 2002 to 3rd May 2003
CompsognathusOutline illustration of a Compsognathus
Cycadeoidea marylandica, fossil cycad144-149 million year old specimen of a cycad from the Early Cretaceous, Maryland, USA
OviraptorA model head of an Oviraptor. These dinosaurs are believe to have fed on eggs or shell fish due to the shape of their mouths. They lived 85-75 million years ago and fossils have been found in Mongolia
Triceratops hornTriceratops which lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 67 to 65 million years ago had three horns. It grew up to 9 metres in length and fossils have been discovered in USA
Daspletosaurus teethFossil teeth from the Daspletosaurus, a large carnivorous dinosaur closely related to, but not as big as, the Tyrannosaurus
Megalosaurus toothA typical carnosaur tooth belonging to Megalosaurus. It is curved in shape, pointing backwards and has sharp, serrated edges for cutting meat. The Megalosaurus lived during the Middle Jurassic period
Magnolia sp. fossil magnolia leafA fossil magnolia leaf from the Upper Cretaceous, Senonian, leaf from Harz, Saxony. Specimen 240 mms long
Clypeus ploti, fossil echinoidFossil echinoid also known as a poundstone from the Jurassic period Trigonia Grit, Aylworth, U.K
Diplodocus skeletonWeighing around 20 tonnes & reaching up to 26 metres in length Diplodocus is one of the worlds longest dinosaurs to have been discovered. It was first described by Marsh in 1878
Thecosmilia trichotoma, a fossil coralThecosmilia trichotoma (Goldfuss). Scleractinian coral. Jurassic (Bathonian); Nattheim, Germany; BMNH 55859
Lepidotes sp. wealden fishFosillised scales and teeth of the wealden fish (Lepidotes) found inside the ribs of the dinosaur Baryonyx walkeri, Surrey
Zamites gigasJurassic leaves of the extinct cycad like bennettitalean gymnosperm from York, England. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London
Nipponites mirabilis, ammoniteThis ammonite from the Upper Cretaceous of Japan displays a loose, tangled coil
CarnotaurusThis was a carnivore that lived during the Lower Cretaceous period, around 70 million years ago. Fossil evidence in the unusual form of skin has been discovered in Argentina
Brachyphyllum princeps, fossil plantThis specimen of Brachyphyllum princeps is from Solenhofen Limestone, Bavaria, Germany
Pachycephalosaurus skullA fossil skull that once belonged to the dinosaur, Pachycephalosaurus. It features a huge dome of bone which may have protected the brain. The skull is also covered in decorative bony studs
Hippurites radiosus, rudist mollusc shellRudist mollusc shells are elongated molluscs and were also reef builders. Specimen dates from the Late Cretaceous, Des Moulins, Charente, France
EuoplocephalusA model of Euoplocephalus, one of the armoured plated dinosaurs from the family Ankylosauria. It lived during the Upper Cretaceous period 76 to 70 million years ago
Palaeocoma egertoni, a fossil ophiuroidPalaeocoma egertoni, with arms 4.5 cm long, from the Jurassic of Dorest, England
Asterias gaveyi, a fossil starfishAsterias gaveyi, the oral surface, with an arm stretch of 18 cm, from the Jurassic of Gloucestershire, England
Ailsacrinus prattii, 3.4 cm wide, from the Jurassic of Bath, England, showing the underside of the calyx and arms
Isocrinus robustus, a fossil crinoidThe stalked crinoid Isocrinus robustus, 14 cm tall, from the Lower Jurassic of Gloucestershire, England, showing the calyx and arms
Hypsilophodon skullHypsilophodons narrow mouth would have been suitable for picking out soft shoots and leaves. Narrow mouths allow animals to select food with more care. This specimen lived 125 million years ago
Plesiosaurus macrocephalusPlate 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
Hypsilophodon footHypsilophodons upper foot bones were long and the lower foot thin and flexible, very like todays running birds
Magyarosaurus sp. & Cetiosaurus oxoniensisMagyarosaurus was a titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Transylvania, Romania. Cetiosaurus was an early sauropod dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic of England
Calyptrella tenuissimaGlass sponge fossil which died on the seabed 80 million years ago
Cynognathus crateronotusA fossil skull that belonged to the extinct mammal-like reptile, Cynognathus. It lived during the Triassic period, 245 to 208 million years ago. Typical length of entire creature 1.8 metres
Belemnotheutis antiquusA well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from the famous clay deposits in Wiltshire
IchthyosaurA plastic toy model of the extinct marine reptile, Ichthyosaur, created by Invicta Ltd. These reptiles lived during the Jurassic and Triassic periods, becoming extinct around 90 million years ago
Fish DapediumWell preserved Dapedium fish from the Jurassic period
HeterodontosaurusThis dinosaur whose name means different-toothed lizard is a member was an Ornithopod. It lived during the Lower Jurassic period around 205-180 million years ago
Opalised snails and clamFound in the South Australia town of Coober Pedy, these ancient snail and clam shells have been preserved in semi-precious opal
Protocaratops skull from MongoliaThis dinosaur lived during the Cretaceous period about 80 million years ago. This skull
Tyrannosaurus rex eyeGraphic of Tyrannosaurus rex eye. It is believed that the eye sight of this dinosaur was well adapted to hunting. It also had a large olfactory cavity creating a strong sense of smell
Fossilised Mesturus verrucosusFossilised fish from upper Jurassic lithographic limestone, Eichstadt, Germany. 150 million years ago
Steneosaurus bollensisA replica fossil specimen of Steneosaurus bollensis, an extinct reptile that looked similar to the modern day crocodile. It lived during the Upper Jurassic period
Proganochelys quenstedti (Baur, 1887) skullA fossil skull that once belonged to the oldest known extinct turtle, Proganochelys quenstedti. This specimen is from the Keuper at Wurttemberg. Cast on the right, original specimen on the left
Rhomdeosaurus cramptoni [Kettleness specimen]Close-up of of a section of foot belonging to the Pliosaur, Rhomdeosaurus cramptoni
Sabatinca perveta, mothShown here is a moth belonging to the living pollen-feeding family Micropterygidae, preserved in Burmese amber of Late Cretaceous age
Brasilia bradfordensis, ammoniteThis Middle Jurassic ammonite has been sectioned to show its chambers with calcite crystals formed in some and hardened mud in others. The body chamber is missing
Parkinsonia dorsetensis, ammoniteThis ammonite has an evolute shell and is displaying complex suture lines. Specimen originates from the Middle Jurassic
Aegocrioceras quadratus, ammoniteThis Lower Cretaceous crytocone ammonite displays whorls which do not touch each other but form an open spiral
Platanus latifolia, fossil plane tree leaf from the Upper Cretaceous from Greenland. Specimen 170 mms left to right
Homoeosaurus maximilianiA fossil specimen of Homoeosaurus maximiliani, a Sphenodontid lizard which dates back to the Triassic period. This specimen was discovered at the Kimeridgian Lithographic stone, Kelheim, Bavaria
Baryonyx fossil remainsPlan of the crazy paving of blocks containing Baryonyx bones at the brick pit excavation site at Ockley, Surrey, UK
Titanopteryx philadelphiae wing bonesFrom a pterodactyloid pterosaur from the late Cretaceous in Jordan. Upper bones are fragments of the elbow joint. The lower from a finger bone which formed a wing support
Sauropod excavation, 1982
Chrysobotris, fossil beetleAn early Cretaceous fossil beetle from the Lithographic Limestone, Lerida, Spain
Ardeosaurus brevipes, a Jurassic lizardA cast of the type skeleton of Ardeosaurus brevipes a fossil reptile from the Lithographic Limestone, Kimmeridgian, Workerstzell, Bavaria, Germany. Dating back the Upper Jurassic period about 150 mya
Dicroidium sp. seed fernFossil Triassic plant from Queensland, Australia
Rhamphorynchus longicepsA fossil Jurassic pterosaur from the Lithographic Stone, Eichstatt, Germany
Pelorosaurus teethThese robust chopping teeth from Pelorosaurus, a sauropod, show where the outer enamel has been worn away by constant chopping at plants. This dinosaur lived 130 to 112 million years ago
Excavating a Mosasaur skullTitle page picture from Histoire Naturelle de la Montagne de St Pierre de Maestricht by Faujas de Saint Fond, 1799. Mosasaur was a carnivorous marine reptile from the Cretaceous period
Geosaurus gracilisThe fossil skeleton of the Geosaurus gracilis, an extinct aquatic crocodylian which lived during the Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous periods
Hastings amberThis amber is from the Lower Cretaceous rocks of Hastings, East Sussex. Amber is fossilised tree resin
Oxynoticeras oxynotum, ammoniteShown here is the ventral view of this Lower Jurassic oxycone ammonite