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Entomology SpecimensA specimen tray from the Natural History Museums Entomology Department showing the diversity of insects in terms of shape, size and colours
Captain Berrys dachshunds in the parkA large number of dachshunds, one of them a rough coated specimen, are taken for a walk in the park. They belong to a Captain Berry of Queens Gate Terrace, South Kensington, London
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
Entomological specimens of LepidopteraUnidentified photograph of mounted specimens of butterflies and moths
Slice of Canyon Diablo meteoriteIron meteorites, when sliced open and etched with acid, typically show a distinctive criss-cross pattern called a Widmanstatten pattern. This slice is 15cm across
Malacosteus niger, stoplight loosejawDeep sea fish found off Tasmania, Australia. Specimen held in the collections at the Natural History Museum, London
Liopleurodon vertebraA 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
Falco peregrinus, peregrine falconA peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight. The peregrine falcon can be seen in most parts of the UK except around london and the home counties. They breed in rocky cliffs and uplands
Old Church Music 1500Specimen page of church music, with notation for singing, hand written on vellum
Partial fossil remains of the giant millepede, ArthropleuraMeasuring 7.1 cm long, this Carboniferous fossil represents only part of a leg of the giant millepede Arthropleura
Tremolite asbestos from FranceTremolite (calcium magnesium silicate hydroxide) is a mineral from the Amphibole group, it is commonly used for industrial purposes
Eurypterus, a fossil eurypteridThe paddles used for swimming are very conspicuous in the Silurian eurypterid Eurypterus from New York State. This individual measures 12 cm in length
Museum scientists holding Oarfish specimenRegalecus glesne. From left to right: Graham Pellow, Colin McCarthy, Prof. Philip Rainbow, Dr. Roger Lincoln, Ollie Crimmen and Sir Neil Chalmers
Hydroporus rufifrons, diving beetleClose-up shot of a diving beetle (Hydroporus rufifrons). Specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Department
Petaurus breviceps ariel, sugar gliderPetaurus breviceps ariel (Gould, 1849) sugar glider. BMNH 1842.5.26.1, female skin & skull, lectotype photographed next to specimen BMNH 1855.12.24.308 paralectotype skin
Pavo cristalus, peacockSpecimen on display in Gallery 40 at the Natural History Museum, London
Reptile Gallery, November 1889The Reptile Gallery displayed a collection of stuffed specimens and skeletons of reptiles, including crocodiles, lizards, snakes and tortoises
Specimens of type, Leadenhall Press, LondonSpecimens of type from The Leadenhall Press, Ltd, 50 Leadenhall Street, London EC. circa 1900
Dodo skeleton, Raphus cucullatusThe dodo is an icon of extinction, one of the first widely acknowledged cases of a species being wiped out by humans. There are so few complete dodo skeletons that we may never know exactly what they
Phacops, a fossil trilobiteThis Moroccan Devonian Phacops is enrolled, measuring 4.5 cm in width, and has a glabella covered in tubercles
Mummified sacred ibis, partially unwrappedThe sacred ibis, as well as the baboon, was linked to Thoth, god of the moon and writing. He was often represented as a man with the head of an ibis
Dalmanites, a fossil trilobiteThis example of the Silurian trilobite Dalmanites, 4.2 cm long, shows to perfection the complex dorsal exoskeleton of these extinct arthropods
Ophthalmosaurus icenius was a common ichthyosaur that lived during the middle Jurassic period. This specimen was discovered in Oxford clay
Plesiosaurus hawkinsiiA fossil specimen of the extinct marine reptile Plesiosaurus hawkinsii, on display at the Natural History Museum, London
Pentrimites robustus, blastoidSide view of a specimen from the Carboniferous (Mississipian), Illinois, USA - length 4 cm. Blastoids are extinct marine invertabrates belonging to the Phylum Echinodermata
Franklinite, zinc oreA granular rock composed of white calcite, dull green willemite, red zincite and black franklinite (Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide). See T00387 for a fluorescent view
Stenopterygius quadriscissus, ichthyosaurClose up of the jaw of an ichthyosaur specimen on display at the Natural History Museum, London
Asaphus (Neoasaphus) kowalewskii, stalk- eyed trilobiteA complete 3-dimensional stalk-eyed trilobite measuring about 5 cms, discovered at Wolchow River, near St. Petersburgh, Russia. The specimen dates back to the Middle Ordovician period
Sea monster discovered in British ColumbiaPossibly the last specimen that survived of Behrings sea cow (Rhytina Stelleri) discovered on the shores of the Henry Island, British Columbia
Specimens collected by Darwin on the voyage of the Beagle 18A case displaying various beetle specimens collected by Charles Darwin during the Beagle voyage, as well as a map of the ships route
Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789)Plate 1 Histoire Naturelle ou Mineralogie Complete, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines
Temnocidaris sceptrifera, fossil echinoidTemnocidaris (Stereocidaris) sceptrifera, 5.5 cm in diameter, from the Cretaceous Chalk of Hertfordshire, England, apical view
Loxodonta africana, African elephantA close-up of an African elephant adult male bull, on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24), at the Natural History Museum, London
Plate 1 from Specimens of British Minerals? vol. 1 by P. RasPlate 1 entitled Woodlike-tin ores from Specimens of British minerals, selected from the cabinet of P. Rashleigh, of Menabilly, in the County of Cornwall (1797) by Philip Rashleigh
Syringa tomentella. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium. Collected near Newbury, Berks 1952
William Daniel Conybeare (1787-1857)Portrait of William Daniel Conybeare, a distinguished English geologists. Drawing, charcoal on paper, artist unknown, c. 1824. Original held at the Natural History Museum, London
Scientist working with a ragworm specimenScientist dissecting a ragworm specimen, held at the Natural History Museum, London
Plate 17. Mantells Geology of SussexPlate 17 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell
Botanist at workA botanist at work, studying a plant with a magnifying glass
Specimens of evolution at a grand dinnerThe survival of the fittest -- specimens of evolution take part in a grand dinner. The handsome and the clever walk arm in arm, watched by many servants
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
Blue JohnPolished slice of Blue John from Derbyshire, England. The mineral is so far unique to one location in the Derbyshire Peak District, England
North or inside view of Traitors Gate, Tower of LondonNorth or inside view of Traitors Gate, principal entrance to the Tower of London from the River Thames.Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of
Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799
Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp1904
Corner kick from goal shooting machineA specimen corner kick from a goal shooting machine invented by Mr Parkes, Notts County manager and Mr Richardson of Hinckley Date: 1946
Camarhynchus psittacula, large tree finchA specimen pair of large tree finches (Camarhynchus psittacula) collected in the Galapagos Islands
Geospiza magnirostris, large ground finchA specimen pair of large ground finches (Geospiza magnirostris) collected in the Galapagos Islands
Geospiza conirostris, large cactus finchA specimen pair of large cactus finches (Geospiza conirostris) collected in the Galapagos Islands
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A specimen of ancient building, King Street, LondonA specimen of ancient building. Old timber-frame houses situated on the west side of King Street, Westminster. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of
Old Stuart houses at the south corner of HosierOld Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795. External specimen of the Plain Gable Style. Demolished 1809
Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar sRoom on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindars house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810. Wood panel walls, stone chimney piece and plaster ceiling and cornices
A magnificent Tudor mansion standing on HartA magnificent Tudor mansion lately standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792. External specimen of the Armorial Style with carved oak decoration, 16th century, reign of Henry VIII
Brown-headed barbet, Megalaima zeylanica? (Buff-faced barbet, Bucco lathami). From a specimen labeled Megalaima lathami in the British Museum
South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Fur seal, Otaria falklandica). From a specimen in the Royal Edinburgh Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
Panther of the Ancients? (Panthera pardus) Drawn by Charles Hamilton Smith from a specimen in Hesse Cassel museum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Landseer from Edward Griffiths The
Scientists in a lab examining specimens in jars, through a microscope, with bloated animal and bird corpses on the floor. Copperplate engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki, Berlin, 1787
Curtis British Entomology Plate 424Lepidoptera: *Psodos equestrata (Gold Four-spot Moth. Specimen ?from Mr. Plastead?s cabinet? - not British? Cf. the montane mainland-European P)
Curtis British Entomology Plate 336Lepidoptera: Arcturus sparshalli = Trichioceras sparshalli (Arctiidae: Long-tailed Bombyx). Not British ? specimen from Mr. Sparshall [Plant: Brassica rapa ssp
Curtis British Entomology Plate 188Coleoptera: *Zabrus obesus (Devon Zabrus): cf. Z. tenebrioides, but Curtis?s specimen seems to have been non-British. [Plant: Geranium pyrenaicum (Mountain Crane?s-bill)] Date: 1824-39
Megalomys desmarestii, antillean giant rice rat. Catalogue number NHM 1850.11.30.6
Oligoryzomys victus, St. Vincent pygmy rice rat (holotype). Catalogue reference NHM 1897.12.26.1)
Tibia of Achondroplastic DwarfBones of Achondroplastic Dwarf. From the tomb of King Mersekha around the fourth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt
Pleuroploca trapezium, trapezium horse conchA pair of trapezium horse conch (Pleuroploca trapezium). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific
Plate 51 from MineralogieOr natif en dendriet sur du quartz de Mr. Forster. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.6 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 16d from Specimens of British minerals? vol. 2 (1802) bA painting by Mrs J. Gould from Specimens of British minerals, selected from the cabinet of P. Rashleigh, of Menabilly, in the County of Cornwall vol. 2 (1802) by Philip Rashleigh
BUTTERFLY CATCHINGYoung naturalists examine a new specimen. Date: circa 1920
Old gateway at StepneyTraditionally called King Johns Gate, it is reputed to be the oldest House in Stepney and a good specimen of variegated brickwork
PavementA specimen of pavement found in Threadneedle Street in 1841. Date: 19th century
Hairy Anglerfish, Caulophryne pelagicaBizarre species of deep-sea fish caught near the Cape Verde Islands. This particular specimen ate a very large meal, giving it an enormous stomach
Specimen labels for Herald petrel Pterodroma, arminjoniana aSpecimen labels for herald petrel collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition
Anarhichas lupus, wolf eelThe skull of a wolf eel (Anarhichas lupus) whose teeth are specially adapted for crushing and eating spiny sea urchins. The wolf eel is native to British waters
Carabus intricatus, blue ground beetle
Pipistrellus sturdeei, Sturdees pipistrelleA rare specimen of a Bonin pipistrelle, a slightly immature female, preserved in spirit and held by the Natural History Museum
Limoniscus violaceus, violet click
Euchroma gigantea, giant jewel beetleA specimen of a giant jewel beetle a member of the family (Buprestidae) from South America, from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London
Lunar meteoriteDa La Gani 400, a lunar meteorite found in the Sahara Desert
Prosopocoilus confucius (Hope), stag beetleDetail of a stag beetle (Prosopocoilus confucius) native to N. India, China and southeast towards Vietnam
Hymenoptera specimensA case containing various Hymenoptera (ants, bees, wasps and their allies) specimens, held at the Natural History Museum, London
Mucrospirifer, a fossil brachiopod
Himantolophus groenlandicus, football fishA female specimen of the football fish (Himantolophus groenlandicus) which is on display in the Natural History Museums Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles Gallery (number 12)
Aphodius niger, Beaulieu dung beetleA mounted specimen of a Beaulieu dung beetle (Aphodius niger) this beetle has only ever been found in the New Forest, Hampshire
