Mesozoic Collection (#2)

Triceratops horn
Triceratops which lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 67 to 65 million years ago had three horns. It grew up to 9 metres in length and fossils have been discovered in USA

Megalosaurus tooth
A typical carnosaur tooth belonging to Megalosaurus. It is curved in shape, pointing backwards and has sharp, serrated edges for cutting meat. The Megalosaurus lived during the Middle Jurassic period

A Nothosaurus marine reptile attacks a pod of Hupehsuchus dinosaurs in a Triassic ocean

Earth supercontinents, artwork C015 / 1916
Earth supercontinents. Artwork showing three of the supercontinents that have formed during the history of the Earth. From top to bottom, and oldest to youngest

Pangea prehistoric landscape, artwork
Pangea prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Pangea supercontinent (300 to 200 million years ago) during the Paleozoic Era and Mesozoic Era

Pangea break-up, global maps C018 / 0292
Pangea break-up, global maps (elliptical projections). The Pangea supercontinent formed about 300 million years ago, in the late Paleozoic Era (around the start of the Permian Period)

Euoplocephalus dinosaur model C016 / 5701
Euoplocephalus dinosaur model. This dinosaur is an Ankylosaur, complete with the characteristic armoured plated skin, horns and club tail used for swiping enemies

Magnolia sp. fossil magnolia leaf
A fossil magnolia leaf from the Upper Cretaceous, Senonian, leaf from Harz, Saxony. Specimen 240 mms long

Clypeus ploti, fossil echinoid
Fossil echinoid also known as a poundstone from the Jurassic period Trigonia Grit, Aylworth, U.K

Aptyxiella portlandica (Sowerby), Portland screwstone
A gastropod steinkern or internal cast of a Portland screwstone (Aptyxiella portlandica) from the Jurassic Portland Stone, Top Roach, Portland

Oviraptor skeleton
This dinosaur is belived to have been an egg thief. It lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 85 to 75 million years ago. Fossils have been found in Mongolia. Illustration by Jo Konopelko

Stegosaurus skeleton
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

Thecosmilia trichotoma, a fossil coral
Thecosmilia trichotoma (Goldfuss). Scleractinian coral. Jurassic (Bathonian); Nattheim, Germany; BMNH 55859

Lepidotes sp. wealden fish
Fosillised scales and teeth of the wealden fish (Lepidotes) found inside the ribs of the dinosaur Baryonyx walkeri, Surrey

Pteranodon was a giant flying reptile which lived during the Cretaceous period around 85 to 75 million years ago

Zamites gigas
Jurassic leaves of the extinct cycad like bennettitalean gymnosperm from York, England. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Nipponites mirabilis, ammonite
This ammonite from the Upper Cretaceous of Japan displays a loose, tangled coil

Carnotaurus
This was a carnivore that lived during the Lower Cretaceous period, around 70 million years ago. Fossil evidence in the unusual form of skin has been discovered in Argentina

Brachyphyllum princeps, fossil plant
This specimen of Brachyphyllum princeps is from Solenhofen Limestone, Bavaria, Germany

Pachycephalosaurus skull
A fossil skull that once belonged to the dinosaur, Pachycephalosaurus. It features a huge dome of bone which may have protected the brain. The skull is also covered in decorative bony studs

Hippurites radiosus, rudist mollusc shell
Rudist mollusc shells are elongated molluscs and were also reef builders. Specimen dates from the Late Cretaceous, Des Moulins, Charente, France

Euoplocephalus
A model of Euoplocephalus, one of the armoured plated dinosaurs from the family Ankylosauria. It lived during the Upper Cretaceous period 76 to 70 million years ago

Triceratops dinosaur and rhino. Artwork of an adult Triceratops (left) from 68 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Cretaceous marine predators, artwork
Cretaceous marine predators. Computer artwork of three primary marine predators that shared the waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

Isisaurus dinosaurs, artwork
Isisaurus dinosaurs. Computer artwork of a pair of leaf-eating Isisaurus colberti (previously Titanosaurus colberti) roaming lush plains in what is now central India

Compsognathus dinosaur, artwork
Compsognathus dinosaur. Computer artwork of a Compsognathus longipes dinosaur eating a small lizard found amongst mushrooms on a forest floor

A herd of small Hypsilophodon disturbed by a pair of Iguanodon on the shores of an early Cretaceous lake - Art work by Dougal Dixon

Ancient map of the World showing roughly shaped landmass in Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras

Palaeocoma egertoni, a fossil ophiuroid
Palaeocoma egertoni, with arms 4.5 cm long, from the Jurassic of Dorest, England

Asterias gaveyi, a fossil starfish
Asterias gaveyi, the oral surface, with an arm stretch of 18 cm, from the Jurassic of Gloucestershire, England

Ailsacrinus prattii, 3.4 cm wide, from the Jurassic of Bath, England, showing the underside of the calyx and arms

Isocrinus robustus, a fossil crinoid
The stalked crinoid Isocrinus robustus, 14 cm tall, from the Lower Jurassic of Gloucestershire, England, showing the calyx and arms

Hypsilophodon skull
Hypsilophodons narrow mouth would have been suitable for picking out soft shoots and leaves. Narrow mouths allow animals to select food with more care. This specimen lived 125 million years ago

Plesiosaurus macrocephalus
Plate 15 from Geology and Inhabitants of the Ancient World, by Sir Richard Owen, (1854). This marine reptile could be found during the Jurassic period between 200 and 145 million years ago. Date: 1854

Daspletosaurus teeth
Fossil teeth from the Daspletosaurus, a large carnivorous dinosaur closely related to, but not as big as, the Tyrannosaurus

Hypsilophodon foot
Hypsilophodons upper foot bones were long and the lower foot thin and flexible, very like todays running birds. This specimen which was discovered in England dates back 125 million years to

Magyarosaurus sp. & Cetiosaurus oxoniensis
Magyarosaurus was a titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Transylvania, Romania. Cetiosaurus was an early sauropod dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic of England

Illustration of prehistoric Ichthyosaur reptile

Picture No. 10922654
Fossilized Fish - Mesozoic period. Date:

Tricerotops, a horned dinosaur, held down by Tyrannosaur. Artists reconstruction of fight between two giant reptiles of the Mesozoic Era (225, 000, 000 -65, 000, 000 years ago) published c1920

Model of Pliosaurus, an extinct Mesozoic era marine reptile

Fossilised shells of the brooch clam, Myophorella elisae, set in sandstone. THey flourished in the deep seas of the mEsozoic era

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

Masiakasaurus dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 8571
Masiakasaurus dinosaurs. Artwork of two small predatory theropod dinosaurs of the genus Masiakasaurus, hunting by a river in a forest of cypress

Edmontosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Edmontosaurus. This herbivorous dinosaur lived in Canada and the USA during the Mstrichtian stage of the late cretaceous period

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

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

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

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Step back in time to the Mesozoic era, where ancient creatures roamed the Earth's oceans and land. Among them were magnificent marine reptiles like the Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus, now long extinct but forever etched in history. These fascinating beings ruled the seas with their sleek bodies and powerful fins, leaving behind a legacy of awe-inspiring fossils. One such fossil is that of Asteroceras, an ammonite from this bygone era. Its intricate spiral shell tells tales of a world we can only imagine. On land, towering giants like Diplodocus grazed upon lush vegetation while fearsome predators like Spinosaurus prowled nearby. Through captivating artwork, we catch a glimpse into their majestic existence. But it wasn't just these remarkable creatures that defined the Mesozoic period; it was also marked by significant geological events. Continental drift reshaped our planet around 100 million years ago, altering landscapes and creating new habitats for life to thrive. This phenomenon allowed species like Ichthyosaurus acutirostris to adapt and evolve in different regions across the globe. In addition to marine reptiles and dinosaurs, birds began taking flight during this time as well. Archaeopteryx emerged as one of nature's early experiments with flight – a mesmerizing blend of avian features fused with reptilian characteristics. And let us not forget about Pterodactyls soaring through prehistoric skies with their impressive wingspans. The Kelloways Stone serves as another testament to this extraordinary epoch – a treasure trove containing countless remnants from this distant past preserved within its layers. It holds secrets waiting to be discovered by intrepid paleontologists who seek answers about our planet's ancient inhabitants. As we delve into the wonders times, we are reminded that our world has undergone incredible transformations throughout history – both on land and beneath vast oceans - leaving behind imprints of extraordinary life forms that continue to captivate our imaginations.