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Tertiary Period Collection

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Anoplotherium commune & gracile, Palaeotherium

Anoplotherium commune & gracile, Palaeotherium
Sheet 4 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of mammals could be found during the Eocene epoch some 50 million years ago

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Uintatherium skull

Uintatherium skull
Skull measures 740 mm left to right. Uintatherium, a horned ungulate from the mid Eocene of western U.S.A, stood about 1.6m at the shoulder

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Andrewsarchus mongoliencis, Skull cast

Andrewsarchus mongoliencis, Skull cast
Cast of the only known cranium of Andrewsarchus mongoliensis from the Eocene of Irdin Manha, China (original is in the AMNH)

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Early Miocene scene in Europe

Early Miocene scene in Europe
Artists reconstruction (L to R) Eotragus (4 animals), Brachypotherium, Amphicyon (2 animals), Hyrotherium, Schizotherium (2 animals)

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: White River scene, late Eocene

White River scene, late Eocene
Artists reconstruction (L to R) Hoplophoneus, Mesohippus, Hyaenodon, Archaeotherium, Poebrotherium, Pseudoprotoceras, Megacerops, Daphoenus, Merycoidodon, Subhyracodon

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Fossil shells of the Miocene Tertiary Period

Fossil shells of the Miocene Tertiary Period
Plate II from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Rana pueyoi, fossil frog

Rana pueyoi, fossil frog
An 8-6 million year old specimen of a fossil frog from the Late Miocene, Teruel, Spain

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Clypeaster altus, a fossil echinoid

Clypeaster altus, a fossil echinoid
Clypeaster altus, 13 cm anterior to posterior, from the Miocene of Malta, oral view

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Prosqualodon davidi, skull cast

Prosqualodon davidi, skull cast
Cast of the cranium of Prosqualodon davidi from the early Miocene of Tasmania, Australia (original skull no longer exists)

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Mexican amber

Mexican amber
Piece of amber from Mexico from the Upper Oligocene about 25 million years old. Donated by Christine Bayliss

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Toxodon Platensis, found at Sadillo

Toxodon Platensis, found at Sadillo
Illustration (p.134) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Six million year old fossiliferous rocks

Six million year old fossiliferous rocks located in Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Australopithecus africanus model

Australopithecus africanus model
Model of an adult female Australopithecus africanus reconstructed from remains found at Sterkfontein, South Africa. Probably lived about 2.5 million years ago during the Plio-Pleistocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Collembola entomobryidae, springtails in amber

Collembola entomobryidae, springtails in amber
Three Springtails preserved in Baltic amber. Originating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Flying ant amber

Flying ant amber
A flying ant preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene period

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Cockroach in Baltic amber

Cockroach in Baltic amber
A cockroach preserved in Baltic amber. Originating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Ant in amber

Ant in amber
An ant preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene period, 56-34 million years ago

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Scuttle fly in amber

Scuttle fly in amber
A scuttle fly preserved in Dominican amber. This specimen dates from the Lower Miocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Chalcid wasp in amber

Chalcid wasp in amber
Chalcid wasp, Chalcididae preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen originates from the Upper Eocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Schizomid in amber

Schizomid in amber
Schizomid meaning split or cleaved middle. Seen here in Dominican amber, originating from the Lower Miocene about 20 million years old

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Snipe flies in amber

Snipe flies in amber
Snipe flies trapped and preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Aphid in amber

Aphid in amber
A Winged aphid preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Millipede in amber

Millipede in amber
A Millipede, Myriapoda: Diplopoda preserved in Dominican amber. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene about 20 million years old

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Ichneumon wasp in amber

Ichneumon wasp in amber
Ichneumon wasp preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen with exquisitely preserved wings dates from the Upper Eocene period

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Stylopid in amber

Stylopid in amber
Stylopid parasite (Strepsiptera sp.) preserved in Dominican amber. This specimen dates from the Lower Miocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Fossil shells of the Eocene Tertiary Period

Fossil shells of the Eocene Tertiary Period
Plate III from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Eomyctophum koraense

Eomyctophum koraense
A fossiled fish originating from the Oligocene epoch, 37-24 million years ago. Found in Delatyn, East Galica, Ukraine

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Arsinotherium skeleton

Arsinotherium skeleton
Mounted skeleton of an Oligocene, 35 million year old rhinoceras-like ungulate from Egypt. Complete mounted skeleton

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Mayfly in Baltic amber

Mayfly in Baltic amber
A well-preserved Mayfly, Ephemeroptera: Heptageniidae in Baltic amber. Specimen originates from the Upper Eocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Angiosperm leaf in Baltic amber

Angiosperm leaf in Baltic amber
Eudaphniphyllum leaf in preserved Baltic amber, dating from the Upper Eocene, about 35 million years old. Amber is fossilised tree resin

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Stonefly in amber

Stonefly in amber
A Stonefly, Plecoptera: Leuctridae preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Priscacara clivosa, fossil fish

Priscacara clivosa, fossil fish
A fossilised fish originating from the Eocene epoch 58-37 milion years ago. Found in Wyoming, USA

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Flat-footed beetle in amber

Flat-footed beetle in amber
A flat-footed beetle preserved in Dominican amber. This specimen dates from the Lower Miocene period

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Dolichopodidae, long-legged fly in amber

Dolichopodidae, long-legged fly in amber
Long-legged fly preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Dance fly in amber

Dance fly in amber
A dance fly preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Cypress twig in Baltic amber

Cypress twig in Baltic amber
A cypress twig in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule (1998) by Andrew Ross

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Eolates gracilis, fossil fish

Eolates gracilis, fossil fish
A fossil fish originating from the Eocene rocks, Monte Bolca, Italy. Fish specimen is 16.5 cms long

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Roman lamp and fossil brachiopod

Roman lamp and fossil brachiopod
PDT replica of roman lamp and the fossil brachiopod (Terebratula maxima Charlesworth) from the Pliocene. Coralline Crag. Park Pit, Sudbourne Park, Suffolk

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Pattalophyllia sp. coral

Pattalophyllia sp. coral
This species of gill-like coral dates from the Middle Eocene, Harteuille, France c. 41-49 million years old

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Chespecten jeffersonius, scallop

Chespecten jeffersonius, scallop
Specimen of the scallop (Chespecten jeffersonius), this shell originated from the Miocene era, some 23-7 million years ago. Maryland, USA

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Fossil shells

Fossil shells
A selction of Mediterranean and Arctic shells from the Pliocene and Pleistocene crag of East Anglia

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Insect in amber

Insect in amber
An Eocene centipede trapped in Baltic amber about 35-40 million years old. Amber is a natural, translucent fossil resin

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Abliguritor niger, fossil spider in amber

Abliguritor niger, fossil spider in amber
This Oligocene spider, about 1 cm long, is encased in amber from the Baltic

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Acer trilobatum, miocene maple seeds

Acer trilobatum, miocene maple seeds
Miocene maple seeds originating from an Acer trilobatum

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Fossilised Archaeogeryon peruvianus, Miocene crab

Fossilised Archaeogeryon peruvianus, Miocene crab
Fossilised specimen of the Miocene crab (Archaeogeryon peruvianus). Nicknamed Edward Scissorhands, this crab lived some 22 million years ago off the shores of South America

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Typhis pungens, gastropod

Typhis pungens, gastropod

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Nummulites gizehensis, giant foraminiferan

Nummulites gizehensis, giant foraminiferan
Shown here is a giant foraminiferan originating from the Eocene of Egypt. Foraminifera are amoeba-like, single-celled protistids and can still be found in abundance today

Background imageTertiary Period Collection: Palaeochiropteryx tupaiodon

Palaeochiropteryx tupaiodon
Fossil skeleton from the Middle Eocene, Lutetian, Oil Shale from Messel near Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany. From the collection of the Natural History Museum, London. Fossil bat



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