Graptolite Collection

Antique engraving illustration: Paleozoic fossils

Orthograptus (Graptolite) fossil, impression on dark rock, late-mid Ordovician era

Illustration of a Graptolite colony, Cambrian-Carboniferous period

Tetragraptus (Graptolite) fossil, cross on square brown rock, early Ordovician era

Phyllograptus (Graptolite) fossil, early to mid Ordovician era

Retiolites (Graptolite) fossil on shale, Silurian era

Graptolite - Monograptus: Spiral shape on black rock

Loganograptus (Graptolite) fossil on dark brown rock, early Ordovician era

Graptolite - Expansograptus: Ridged shape on red. dark brown and light brown rock
Graptolite - Expansograptus: Ridged shape on red.dark brown and light brown rock

Didymograptus fossil, a type of graptolite, close-up

Didymograptus, graptolite fossil C016 / 4848
Didymograptus, graptolite fossil. Graptolites are an extinct group of marine, colonial animals. Known for their tuning-fork shape, they formed part of ancient plankton

Cyrtograptus, graptolite
Colony of the graptolite Cyrtograptus from the Silurian of Bohemia. Field of view 5 cm wide

Didymograptus, fossil graptolite
The two tuning-fork graptolite on this piece of Welsh Ordovician shale belong to the genus Didymograptus and have branches some some 5 cm in length with sawtooth-like thecae

Didymograptus murchisoni, graptolite
This is an Ordovician tuning-fork shaped graptolite from Wales. Graptolites are an extict group of marine, colonial animals

Monograptus, graptolite
Shown here is Monograptus, a slender and delicate Silurian graptolite. Graptolites are the fossil remains of small colonial animals. Graptolite colonies were connected together by living tissue

Dictyonema retiforme, grapolite
Fossil grapolite from the Early Silurian (425 million years old), Ontario, Canada. On display in the From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

Dictyonema flabelliforme, gaptolite
Shown here is an Ordovician dendroid graptolite, specimen originates from North Wales. Graptolites are the fossil remains of small colonial marine animals

Didymograptus, graptolite
Didymograptus, Ordovician tuning-fork planktonic graptolites. Graptolites are an extinct group of marine, colonial animals

Dictyonema, graptolite
Shown here is Dictyonema, a Cambrian dendroid graptolite. Graptolites are the fossil remains of small colonial animals. Graptolite colonies were connected together by living tissue

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"Unveiling the Ancient World: A Glimpse into Graptolite Fossils" Step back in time with these antique engraving illustrations, showcasing the fascinating world of Paleozoic fossils. Among them, graptolites take center stage, offering a glimpse into their colonies during the Cambrian-Carboniferous period. Delicate and intricate, Tetragraptus graptolite fossils rest upon square brown rocks from the early Ordovician era. Their presence serves as a testament to life's resilience throughout history. Impressions on dark rocks reveal Orthograptus graptolite fossils from the late-mid Ordovician era. These enigmatic imprints hint at ancient underwater ecosystems that thrived millions of years ago. Phyllograptus graptolite fossils transport us further back to the early to mid-Ordovician era. Preserved within rock layers, they offer clues about Earth's past environments and evolution. Retiolites graptolite fossils found on shale unveil secrets from the Silurian era. These remnants provide insights into marine life during this transformative period in Earth's history. Monograptus graptolites leave their mark in spiral shapes upon black rocks—a mesmerizing sight that captivates both scientists and enthusiasts alike. Loganograptus graptolite fossils emerge from dark brown rocks dating back to the early Ordovician era. Each fossil tells its own story, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric times. Expansograptus leaves ridged shapes etched onto red, dark brown, and light brown rocks—an artistic display created by nature itself—reminding us of Earth's ever-changing landscapes over time. Zooming in on Didymograptus grapatolites reveals their intricate details up close—a reminder of how even small organisms can hold great significance when piecing together Earth's geological puzzle.