Jurassic Collection (#57)

Todites denticulatus
Jurassic fossil leaf from York, England. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Stegosaurus
A herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Upper Jurassic period, 155 to 144 million years ago. It has distinctive large plates which run from its neck to its tail. Illustration by Jo Konopelko

Hildoceras bifrons, snakestone ammonite
A snakestone ammonite (Hildoceras bifrons) from the Jurassic Lias rocks of Yorkshire, U.K

A fossil Kosmoceras, ammonite
Kosmoceras, a genus of ammonite which lived during the Jurassic period

Lufengosaurus was a long necked quadrupedal & bipedal dinosaur that fed on plants and lived during the Early Jurassic period 208 to 200 million years ago. Fossils have been discovered in China

Agathis jurassica, fossil plant

Ginkgo huttoni, fossil plant
This specimen of Ginkgo huttoni is from Yorkshire, England

Zamites gigas, fossil plant
This specimen of Zamites gigas is from Yorkshire, England

Limulus polyphemus, horseshoe crab
Fossil of the oldest crab in the world. The species is estimated to be at least 300 million years old and is characterised by a long, pointed tail

Ichthyosaurus communis (Conybear)
A fossil specimen of an Ichthyosaurus from the Lower Lias, Lyme Regis, Dorset. On display at The Natural History Museum, London

Rhamphorhynchus
A model of the Rhamphorhynchus, a Pterosaur, an extinct giant flying reptile. They lived around 150 million years ago during the Jurassic period

Palaeocoma egertoni, fossil brittle star
A fossil brittle (serpent) star found in the Jurassic and Lias of England. Maximum diameter 8cm. This specimen is a well-known Echinoderm genus and similar to todays living brittle stars

Torvosaurus claw
A fossil claw once belonging to the dinosaur, Torvosaurus whose name means savage lizard. It was a carnivore which lived during the upper Jurassic period. Its fossils have been found in Colorado, USA

Benthosuchus sushkini
A fossil skull once belonging to an amphibian which lived during the Triassic period, 230 million years ago. This fossil originates from the Triassic rocks of the Scharzhenga river, Vachnevo Russia

Cryptoclidus eurymerus
A fossil reconstruction of Cryptoclidus eurymerus, a Plesiosaur that lived 165-160 million year ago during the Middle Jurassic. This specimen was discovered in Peterborough, UK

Fossil ammonites used as memorial stone
Asteroceras marstonense (larger ammonites) and Promicroceras marstonensis (smaller ammonites) used as a memorial stone. Specimen originates from Spath Lower Lias, Marston Magna, Somerset, England

Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt, thunderbolt

Gryphaea dilatata, devils toenail
This giant hooked oyster also known as a devils toenail originates from Sowerby, Upper Jurassic, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

Ginkgo huttonii, fossilised ginkgo leaves

Megazostrodon skull
Specimen from the Late Triassic to Early Jurassic of Lesotho, Africa. Megazostrodon was thought to be a small, mouse-sized, nocturnal mammal and fed on insects

Paranthodon africanus
A fossil of a section of left maxilla that once belonged to the dinosaur Paranthodon africanus. The specimen dates back to the Lower Cretaceous, discovered in Kirkwood Formation, Dassies Clip

Stegosaurus skull
A cast of a fossil skull that belonged to Stegosaurus stenops, an Upper Jurassic dinosaur that lived 155 to 144 million years ago. The original fossil was discovered in the USA

Jurassic Britain
An artists impression of Jurassic (206 to 144 million years ago) Britain from space, with forested swamps and warm seas

Ammonite selection
Three ammonites as follows: (Left to right) Oistoceras wrighti; Asteroceras obtusum (zonal index species); Tragophylloceras loscombi all specimens originate from the Jurassic rocks near Lyme Regis

Lepidotes, fossil fish

Pentacrinites, crinoid
Pentacrinites is a fossil crinoid from the Jurassic. Crinoids are ancient, marine organisms. The majority have long stalks anchored to the bottom

Asteroceras obtusum, ammonite
Shown here is a Jurassic ammonite. Ammonites are an extinct group of fossil cephalopods related to todays Nautilus

Trigona, bivalves
Shown here are a pair of Jurassic bivalves. Bivalves are shelled creatures and first appeared in the Middle Cambrian and are still common in todays seas and oceans

Dapedium orbicularis, fossil fish
A well preseved example of an enamel-scaled fish from the Lower Lias, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England

Asteroceras marstonensis and Promicroceras, ammonites

Folded layers of Jurassic sedimentary limestone and marl rocks in the cliffs at Vega beach, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain, Europe

Photogarpher at the Horseshoe bend overlook, the Colorado River in Glen Canyon is making a 270 curve in an entrenched meander, flowing from the right

Horseshoe bend overlook, the Colorado River in Glen Canyon is making a 270 curve in an entrenched meander, flowing from the right. The rock formation is Navajo Sandstone from the Jurassic age

Norway Spruce forest in winter snow, on the Col de Faucille, Jura Mountains, east France
ROG-13888 Norway Spruce forest in winter snow on the Col de Faucille, Jura Mountains, east France. Picea abies Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Waterfall over folded Jurassic limestone strata - the Chapeau de Gendarme - near Pontarlier, Jura Mountains
ROG-13886 Waterfall over folded Jurassic limestone strata the Chapeau de Gendarme - near Pontarlier, Jura Mountains, east France Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Norway Spruce forest in winter snow, on the Col de Faucille, Jura Mountains, east France
ROG-13887 Norway Spruce forest in winter snow on the Col de Faucille, Jura Mountains, east France. Picea abies Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Pterodactyl Fossil - Jurassic Eichstatt, Germany E50T3978
CAN-2191 Pterodactyl Fossil - Jurassic Eichstatt, Germany Pterodactylus kochi John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fossil Crustacean - Extinct marine invertebrate, Jurassic Solnhofen, Germany E50T3808
CAN-2196 Fossil Crustacean - Extinct marine invertebrate, Jurassic Solnhofen, Germany Eryon arctiformis John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Rocks on beach with sea cliffs at sunrise, Saltwick Nab, Saltwick Bay, North Yorkshire, England, august

View of sandy beach and sea cliffs, Jurassic cliffs made from many layers of different material which erodes at different rates, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, England, february

Rocks on sandy beach with sea cliffs at sunrise, Black Nab, Saltwick Bay, North Yorkshire, England, august

View of beach and limestone sea cliffs at sunset, looking west towards Weymouth, Durdle Door Beach, Dorset, England, october

Edward Hitchcock, US geologist
Edward Hitchcock (1793-1864), American geologist. Hitchcock began his career as a teacher and a clergyman, but later became professor of chemistry at Amherst College, Massachusetts, USA

Allosaurus and Diplodocus dinosaurs. Computer artwork of an Allosaurus dinosaur (lower left) approaching a solitary, young Diplodocus

Dilophosaurus dinosaur, artwork. This dinosaur was one of the first large predatory dinosaurs, living around 190-180 million years ago in the Jurassic Period

Compsognathus dinosaur. Computer artwork of the carnivorous, bipedal dinosaur Compsognathus sp. It was about the size of a chicken and lived during the late Jurassic period

Ichthyosaur and prey, artwork
Ichthyosaur and prey. Artwork of an Ichthyosaurus marine reptile (right) hunting its prey, a nautilus (left). Ichthyosaurs lived during the Jurassic Period (200-146 million years ago)

Perisphinctes ammonite, artwork
Perisphinctes ammonite. Artwork of a fossil of a Perisphinctes ammonite, showing the spiral structure of the ammonites shell

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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.