Jurassic Collection (#53)

Fossilised coral (Thecosmilia trichotoma)

Barosaurus with neck curled to side standing in sand, footprints, view from above

Model of a Stegosaurus

Trachyteuthis (Belemnite) fossilised in limestone, Jurassic era

Lower Lias strata C017 / 7170
Lower Lias strata. These layers of sedimentary rock are also known as the Blue Lias strata. These beds of hard limestone and clays were laid down in the early part of the Jurassic period

Anchiornis feathered dinosaur, artwork C017 / 0675
Anchiornis feathered dinosaur, artwork. The type specimen of this genus, Anchiornis huxleyi, was identified in 2009, based on fossils found in China dating from the Jurassic around 160 million years

Camptosaurus dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 8573
Camptosaurus dinosaurs. Artwork of plant-eating ornithischian dinosaurs of the genus Camptosaurus, grazing in a forest of cycads and ferns 160 million years ago in what is today Wyoming, USA

Giganotosaurus dinosaur skeleton, artwork. This dinosaur was one of the largest predatory dinosaurs, living around 110-100 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period

Brachiosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Brachiosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork. This is the tallest known dinosaur, standing up to 16 metres tall. It lived during the late Jurassic period, between 155 and 145 million years ago

Allosaurus dinosaur skull, artwork
Allosaurus dinosaur skull, computer artwork. Allosaurs were large carnivorous reptiles that lived during the late Jurassic period (155 to 145 million years ago)

Ankylosaur dinosaur skeleton, artwork
Ankylosaur skeleton, computer artwork. This heavily-armoured dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, between about 125 and 65 million years ago

Zuniceratops dinosaur, artwork
Zuniceratops on white background. With clipping path included

Diplodocus dinosaur skeleton, artwork
Diplodocus dinosaur skeleton, computer artwork. Diplodocus was a giant herbivorous dinosaur that could reach a length of up to 35 metres

Ankylosaur dinosaur, artwork
Ankylosaur, computer artwork. This heavily-armoured dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, between about 125 and 65 million years ago

Limestone quarry, 1880s C017 / 6880
Limestone quarry. 19th-century artwork of limestone blocks being transported from the Mornsheimer quarry near Solnhofen, Germany

Ceratosaurus dinosaur, artwork C016 / 9682
Ceratosaurus dinosaur, artwork. This large theropod dinosaur lived during the Late Jurassic, 153" 148 million years ago

Dacentrurus dinosaur, artwork C016 / 9683
Dacentrurus dinosaur, artwork. This large herbivorous stegosaur lived during the Late Jurassic (150-135 million years ago)

Apatosaurus herd, artwork
Apatosaurus herd, computer artwork. Apatosaurus lived during the Jurassic Period (200-146 million years ago). They were one of the largest land animals ever to have existed

Ctenochasma flying reptile, artwork C016 / 9680
Ctenochasma flying reptile, artwork. This flying reptile lived around 150 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic. The smallest species had a wingspan of 25 centimetres

Camptosaurus dinosaur, artwork C016 / 9681
Camptosaurus dinosaur, artwork. This dinosaur lived during the Late Jurassic, about 156-145 million years ago. It was a plant-eating beaked ornithischian dinosaur

Galvesaurus dinosaur, artwork C016 / 9684
Galvesaurus dinosaur, artwork. This sauropod dinosaur lived around 147 million years ago during the Late Jurassic. Like other sauropods, it was a herbivorous quadruped with a long neck and tail

Jurassic Ammonite
The large ammonite Coroniceras is a genus in the Arietitidae, a family in the ammonitid superfamily Psiloceratiaceae, from the lower Sinemurian stage in the Lower Jurassic

Anchiornis feathered dinosaur, artwork. The type specimen of this genus, Anchiornis huxleyi, was identified in 2009, based on fossils found in China dating from the Jurassic around 160 million years

Fossil Salamander
Salamander Liaoxitriton daohugonensis. Middle / Late Jurassic Daohugon Formation, Daohugon, Ningcheng Country, Inner Mongolia

Ichthyosaur snout
Jurassic Ichthyosaur snout fragment complete with teeth from the Lower Lias of Lyme Regis

Ammonite Assemblage
Marston Magna Marble from the Lower Lias of Dorset. Promicroceras martonense showing preservation of the original shell and iridescence caused by the mineral aragonite

Ammonite Pathology
Hildoceras serpentinum (Reinecke) Jurassic, Upper Toarcioan, Falcifer Zone, Airrault, near Poitiers, Charentes, France. indentations are signs of disease

Belemnoid fossil C016 / 6308
Belemnoid fossil. This fossil has been fractured (shocked) by the asteroid impact that created the Nordlinger Ries crater 11.5 million years ago during the Miocene

Polished coral C016 / 5994
Polished coral (Isastraea oblonga). Specimen from the Jurassic period, found in upper Portlandian beds in Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Fossil fern frond C016 / 5963
Fossil Todites denticulatus fern fronds. Jurassic fossil leaf from York, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Seed fern fossil C016 / 5953
Seed fern (Sagenopteris phillipsi) fossil. This extinct gymnosperm from the Jurassic period was collected at Cayton Bay, Yorkshire, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Oyster fossil C016 / 6001
Oyster (Gryphaea incurva) fossil. This specimen, also known as the Devils Toenail, is from Lower Lias in Gloucestershire, UK

Fossil fern fronds C016 / 5964
Fossil Matonidium goeperti fern fronds. Jurassic fossil leaf from York, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Dolomitic limestone platform C017 / 7169
Dolomitic limestone platform. Expansion megapolygons in a marine platform formed from dolostone, a dolomitic form of calcium carbonate (limestone)

Fossil cycad leaves
Gymnosperm (Zamites gigas) fossil. Leaves of the extinct jurassic cycad-like bennettitalean gymnosperm from Yorkshire, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Snakestone ammonite C016 / 5999
Snakestone ammonite (Hildoceras bifrons) from the Jurassic Lias rocks of Yorkshire, UK. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil fern frond C016 / 5962
Fossil Matonidium goeperti fern frond. Jurassic fossil leaf found in York, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Wollemi conifer foliage. The Wollemia genus of coniferous plants was only known from fossils until an extant species (Wollemia nobilis, a living fossil) was discovered in Australia in 1994

Dinosaur and early mammal, artwork C016 / 5785
Dinosaur and early mammal. Artwork of a feathered bird-like dinosaur (head at left) confronting an early mammal (lower right)

Ammonite fossil C016 / 5776
Ammonite (Aulacostephanus autissiodorensis) ammonite. This is an Upper Jurassic macroconch (larger form) ammonite. Despite some damage to the shell, the fine ribbing is still apparent

Ammonite fossil C016 / 5775
Ammonite (Aulacostephanus autissiodorensis) fossil. This is an Upper Jurassic microconch (small form) ammonite with lappets on the heavily ribbed shell

Megalosaurus dinosaur jaw C016 / 5697
Megalosaurus jaw. Fragment of a lower jaw from the carnivorous dinosaur Megalosaurus. Throughout the dinosaurs life young teeth pushed up to replace old teeth

Fossil torvosaurus dinosaur claw C016 / 5621
Fossil torvosaurus dinosaur claw. Torvosaurus, whose name means savage lizard, was a carnivore that lived during the upper Jurassic period. Its fossils have been found in Colorado, USA

Thunderbolt belemnite fossil C016 / 5618
Thunderbolt belemnite (Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt) fossil. Belemnites are extinct squid like creatures. Specimen from the Upper Jurassic, found in Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK

Plesiosaur fossil C016 / 5595
Plesiosaur. Fossil reconstruction of Cryptoclidus eurymerus Plesiosaur that lived 165-160 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic. This specimen was discovered in Peterborough, UK

Steneosaurus crocodilian, fossil skull C016 / 5483
Steneosaurus bollensis crocodilian, fossil skull. This extinct reptile looked similar to modern crocodiles. It lived during the Upper Jurassic period

Megazostrodon mammal, fossil bones C016 / 5440
Megazostrodon mammal, fossil bones. This specimen shows the bones of the hind limb and foot. It dates from the Late Triassic to Early Jurassic, and is from Lesotho, in southern Africa

Rhomdeosaurus pliosaur, fossil bones C016 / 5421
Rhomdeosaurus cramptoni pliosaur, fossil bones. Known as the Kettleness specimen, this close-up shows a section of the bones in the rear flipper of this marine reptile

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Jurassic Era: A Journey through Fossils and Extinct Creatures" Step into a world frozen in time as we explore the captivating realm of the Jurassic era. Our adventure begins with an extraordinary find - the Archaeopteryx fossil, Berlin specimen C016 / 5071. This remarkable discovery bridges the gap between dinosaurs and birds, offering invaluable insights into evolution. Dive deep into ancient oceans where Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus once roamed. These marine reptiles ruled the seas with their sleek bodies and formidable presence. Witness their magnificence firsthand as you marvel at their well-preserved remains. While carnivorous giants prowled land and sea, Iguanodons stood tall as gentle herbivores. Discover how these majestic dinosaurs thrived on a plant-based diet, leaving behind footprints that tell tales of their peaceful existence. Journey along Dorset's breathtaking Jurassic Coast, where history is etched in every rock formation. The 1838 Mantells Geological Strata Section unveils layers upon layers of geological wonders, showcasing millions of years' worth of Earth's transformations. As you wander through Weymouth's Custom House Quay, let your imagination soar back to a time when this bustling port was teeming with life from another age. Picture yourself surrounded by extinct marine reptiles like Plesiosaurus gracefully gliding through ancient waters. Marvel at Asteroceras, a beautifully preserved fossil ammonite whose intricate spiral shell captivates all who behold it. This creature serves as a testament to nature's artistic prowess even in prehistoric times. No journey through the Jurassic would be complete without encountering Diplodocus - one of its most iconic inhabitants. Towering above other dinosaurs with its long neck and tail, this colossal creature leaves us awestruck by its sheer size and gracefulness. Immerse yourself further in this mesmerizing world through the pages of "1862 Dinosaurs and Pterosaurs.