Paleozoic Collection (page 5)

Hallopora, bryozoan
Branch, 15 mm high, of the trepostome bryozoan Hallopora, a genus particularly common in the Silurian which had bushy colonies when alive

Cyclacantharia, a fossil brachiopod
Two individuals of the peculiar Permian brachipod Cyclacantharia, each about 2 cm in diameter, showing the solitary coral-like shape and long supporting spines

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

Eurypterius lacustris, sea scorpion
This Devonian sea scorpion is preserved in fine siltstone and is from Canada. These predatory aquatic arthropods had a segemented, body large eyes and strong claws

Marrella splendens, lace crab
This is a small, aquatic arthropod originating from the Burgess Shale in Canada dating from the Middle Cambrian

Neuropteris heterophylla, fossil plant
This fossilised specimen of Neuropteris heterophylla is held at the Natural History Museum, London

Pentremites spicatus, blastoid
A Carboniferous blastoid from Grayson Co, Kentucky, U.S.A

Cyperites bicarinatus, tree clubmoss
Leaves of tree clubmoss (Cyperites bicarinatus) dating back to the late carboniferous period, discovered at Kilmersdon, near Radstock, Somerset, England. Specimen measures about 15 cms

Trinucleus, trinucleid trilobite
This Trinucleid trilobite grew up to 3cm long. Specimen originating from Ordovician rocks of Builth, Wales

Baragwanathia longifolia, clubmoss
A fossilised clubmoss (Baragwanathia longifolia) showing a dense bristly covering of hairs or spiny leaves. Specimen dates back to Late Silurian or Early Devonian, from Victoria, Australia

Eryops megacephalus
Skeleton of Early amphibian (Eryops megacephalus), 295-285 million year old specimen from the Early Permian, Texas, U.S.A

Eryops model
A model of Eryops, an extinct amphibian that was over a metre long. It lived during the Early Permian period around 295 to 285 million years ago. It was a large land animal for its time

380 million year old rocks
Block specimens of 380 million year old fossil bearing rocks being transported, Latvia

Coal

Bradysaurus baini
A mounted fossil skeleton of Bradysaurus baini, a 258 million year old specimen from the Late Permian, Cape Province, South Africa

Chirodipterus australis, early lobe-finned fish
A 374 million year old specimen of the early lobe-finned fish (Cheiopterus australis). Originating from the Late Devonian, Gogo, Western Australia

Asterophyllites grandis, giant horsetail leaves
Giant leaves of the horsetail fern (Asterophyllites grandis). 320-290 million year old specimen from the Late Carboniferous, Dudley, West Midlands, U.K

Anomalocaris canadensis
Reconstruction of a 520 million year old predatory marine species from the Middle Cambrian, Burgess Shale in British Columbia, Canada

Eusthenopteron foordi, early lobe-finned fish
A 374 million year old specimen of a lobe-finned fish from the Late Devonian, Canada

Calamites sp. giant horsetail trunk
320-290 million year old specimen of a giant horsetail fern trunk from the Late Carboniferous period, U.K

Fossil amphibian footprints
Fossil footprints discovered in Yorkshire dating back to the Early Carboniferous period, around 342 to 340 million year ago

Ptilodictya lanceolata (Goldfuss), bryozoan
Curved-shaped frond of a fossil cryptostome bryozoan on a block with a brachiopod. Specimen originates from the Silurian Wenlock Limestone, Dudley, West Midlands

Dalmanites myops, trilobite
A Silurian fossil trilobite from the Wenlock Limestone, Dudley, Worcestershire. This specimen measures 40mm head to tail

Palaeoniscus freislebeni, fossil fish
Palaeoniscus freislebeni a fossil fish from the Permian rocks near Midderidge, Durham

Lithostrotion, coral
Shown here is a Carboniferous coral. Corals comprise a soft bodied animal called a polyp. Each polyp inhabits a calcareous skeleton called a corallum

Lonsdaleia, coral
Shown here is the Carboniferous coral, Lonsdaleia. Corals comprise a soft bodied animal called a polyp. Each polyp inhabits a calcareous skeleton called a corallum

Slate
Cambrian slate from North Wales. Slate is metamorphosed shale

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

Hyolithes, primitive mollusc
Shown here is Hyolithes, a Cambrian primitive mollusc. Hyolithes had an oval or cone-shaped, elongated shell and often occured in clusters along bedding planes of Cambrian shale

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

Quartzite

Protobarinophyton obrutschevii
The fossilised leafless stems of Protobarinophyton obrutschevii topped by a cone-like array of sopre sacs. Approximately 3 mm wide

Rhynia major, fossilised plant
A complete soft tissue preservation at the cellular level in Rhynia major. Transverse section through stem, approximately 2mm in diameter. From Rhynie Chert, Scotland, Early Devonian

Marpolia spissa, fossilised algae
A fossilised type of green algae, possible filamentous cyanobacteria (Marpolia spissa), approximately 12 mm in height. This specimen was discovered in the Middle Cambrian, Burgess Shale, Canada

Bothrodendron minutifoliu, fossil clubmoss
Shown here is a fossilised leafy twig of a clubmoss originating from Carboniferous rocks near Barnsley, England

Sigillaria rugosa, fossil club moss
This section of a club moss trunk displays leaf scars where leaves grew straight out from. Club mosses could grow up to heights of 30 metres

Fossil branches of Calamites
The fossil branches of Calamites sp. bearing leaves and cones; Palaeostachya and Asterophyllites. Specimen discovered in Wales, dating back to the Late Carboniferous period

Coal, from the late carboniferous
Coal is formed from fossil plants. The regular pattern on the surface of this 14 cm long piece is the impression of the bark of a fossil tree; Lepidodendron

Sigillaria rugosa, fossil plant
Shown here is a section of the stem of a 300 million year old Carboniferous plant, probably abundant in the Carboniferous swamplands. The stem or trunk is the most common part to be fossilised

Coal forest

Ordovician seascape
An artists impression of the Eden Valley, Cumbria in the Ordovician period (490 to 443 million years ago), with volcanoes in the sea

Fossil trilobite preserved in siltstone, from the Burgess Shale area. Trilobites are arthropods that lived in the sea during the Cambrian Era more than 300 million years ago

Ichthyostega, artwork
Ichthyostega. Computer artwork of an Ichthyostega around 350 million years ago during the Late Devonian period, in what is now the Canadian Arctic

Prehistoric forest fire, artwork
Prehistoric forest fire. Artwork of prehistoric invertebrates fleeing towards a pond during a forest fire. The invertebrates include a centipede, a scorpion and numerous cockroaches

Prehistoric coastal landscape, artwork
Prehistoric coastal landscape. Computer artwork showing a view across large numbers of prehistoric Aglaophyton sp. plants growing in a bay during the Lower Devonian period

Dinomischus primitive animals, artwork
Dinomischus primitive animals. Computer artwork or Dinomischus aquatic animals populating a sea floor around 505 million years ago during the Middle Cambrian epoch

Prehistoric wetland life, artwork
Prehistoric wetland life. Computer artwork of an Ichthyostega (right) emerging from a prehistoric floodplain around 350 million years ago during the Late Devonian period

Trilobite on a seabed, artwork
Trilobite on a seabed. Computer artwork of a Olenoides serratus trilobite crawling among prehistoric Vauxia sp. (branching) and Wapkia sp

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of the Paleozoic era. Fossils from this ancient period offer a glimpse into life millions of years ago. Marvel at the intricate details preserved in a trilobite fossil, showcasing the incredible diversity of these extinct arthropods. Discover Archaeopteris hibernica, a fossil plant that once thrived during this era, providing valuable insights into Earth's early forests. Transport yourself to a coal forest diorama, where lush vegetation dominated the landscape. Admire St. Cuthberts Beads, an exquisite rosary made from crinoid columnals—a testament to human creativity even in prehistoric times. Unearth Calymene blumenbachii brongniart, another remarkable trilobite species that roamed ancient seas. Explore Cooksonia pertoni, a beautifully preserved fossilized plant that sheds light on early land-dwelling organisms. Immerse yourself in a Permian landscape and witness its unique beauty and biodiversity. Encounter Eurypterus, an impressive eurypterid fossil whose elongated body hints at its aquatic lifestyle. Delve deeper into the Paleozoic era with Phacops—a stunning trilobite specimen boasting intricate exoskeletal patterns. Meet Dalmanites, yet another captivating trilobite species that once inhabited primordial oceans. Finally, marvel at Asaphus (Neoasaphus) kowalewskii—an extraordinary stalk-eyed trilobite displaying nature's ingenuity through its distinctive eyes. The Paleozoic era holds countless wonders waiting to be discovered—fascinating fossils revealing secrets about our planet's past and offering glimpses into ancient ecosystems like never before imagined.