Paleoichthyology Collection (page 3)

Cymbospondylus ichthyosaurs swim together in a pod searching for prey in a Triassic ocean

Shonisaurus hunting Cymbospondylus in Triassic waters
Shonisaurus ichthyosaur was an enormous marine reptile that hunted prey such as Cymbospondylus in the Late Triassic Period

Aristonectes plesiosaur attempts to make a meal of a squid-like cephalopod during the Late Cretaceous period

Olenellus is an extinct trilobite from the Cambrian stage
Olenellus thompsoni is an extinct trilobite from the Cambrian stage

A massive Shonisaurus attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites
A massive, 30-ton Shonisaurus, the largest known ichthyosaur (marine reptile) attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites

Pedra de Fogo Formation featuring a genus of Prionosuchus
Pedra de Fogo Formation, featuring Prionosuchus, Basilichthys, lungfish (duo), palaeoniscoid (shoal) and a Ctenacanthus shark

Illustration of a prehistoric Platypterygius kiprijanoffi

Cephalaspis lyelli jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Scotland

Cryptoclidus is an extinct plesiosaur from the Late Jurassic of England
Cryptoclidus eurymerus is an extinct plesiosaur from the Late Jurassic of England

Plesiosaurus dinosaurs hunt a school of Dapedius fish
A pack of Plesiosaurus dinosaurs hunt a school of Dapedius fish in prehistoric seas

Hupehsuchus marine reptiles swimming in Triassic waters
Hupehsuchus is a very early Triassic marine reptile about 3 feet long that is an early relative to ichthyosaurs

Doryaspis, an extinct genus of primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period
Doryaspis, an extinct genus of primitive jawless fish that lived in the ocean during the Devonian Period

Anglaspis is a heterostracan from the Early Devonian of Norway
Anglaspis heintzi is a heterostracan from the Early Devonian of Norway

Orthacanthus was a freshwater shark that thrived in the Devonian Period

A Plesiosaurus captures a Eurhinosaurus marine reptile in a sea cave off the coast of Jurassic seas

Eurhinosaurus longirostris swimming in prehistoric waters

Diplocaulus amphibian from the prehistoric era
Diplocaulus is an extinct amphibian from the Cambrian to the Permian Period that lived in North America

Diplocaulus is an extinct lepospondyl from the Paleozoic Era
Diplocaulus is an extinct amphibious lepospondyl from the Late Permian of Texas

A group of Xenacanthus prehistoric sharks from the Devonian and Triassic periods of Earths history

Rhizodus hibberti, an extinct group of Carboniferous lobe-finned fish
Rhizodus hibberti, an extinct group of Carboniferous predatory lobe-finned fish

Liopleurodon eating an ammonite. Liopleurodon are large carnivorous marine reptiles from the Jurassic era

An Ophthalmosaurus catches a squid in the deep sea

Illustration of a Prognathodon from the prehistoric era

Simolestes is an extinct pliosaur from the Middle Jurassic of England
Simolestes vorax is an extinct pliosaur from the Middle Jurassic of England

A pair of Elasmosaurus engage in a swimming courtship dance
A pair of 40-foot-long Elasmosaurus engage in a swimming courtship dance in a secluded pool 80 million years ago in what is today North America

Illustration of a prehistoric era Diplocaulus
Diplocaulus salamandroides, a prehistoric animal from the Paleozoic Era

Tiktaalik is an extinct lobe-finned fish from the Late Devonian of Canada
Tiktaalik roseae is an extinct lobe-finned fish from the Late Devonian of Canada

Cymbospondylus, a very large and early Triassic ichthyosaur

Bothriolepis, a freshwater bottom feeder from the Devonian Period
Bothriolepis, a freshwater bottom feeder found in rivers and lakes in the Devonian Period

Illustration of a prehistoric Ophthalmosaurus discus
Ophthalmosaurus discus, a prehistoric animal from the Late Jurassic period

Shonisaurus marine reptile fish isolated on white background

Creataceous animals, artwork
Creataceous animals. Computer artwork of three Enchodus swimming in an estuary in the Western Interior Seaway of North America

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"Paleoichthyology: Exploring the Ancient Seas of Prehistoric Predators" Dive into the depths of paleoichthyology, a captivating field that unravels the mysteries of Cretaceous marine predators. Through stunning artwork, we witness Mosasaurus hoffmanni gracefully swimming in prehistoric waters, its powerful presence commanding attention. In these ancient seas, Elasmosaurus platyurus glides freely, showcasing its elongated neck and mesmerizing beauty. However, danger lurks as raptors attack a vulnerable Mosasaurus stranded at low tide – a gripping moment frozen in time. The ferocious battles continue as Liopleurodon unleashes its might upon a Plesiosaurus. The clash between these apex predators leaves us awestruck by their sheer strength and primal instincts. Traveling back to the Early Devonian era in Norway, we encounter Ctenaspis – an intriguing jawless fish that adds depth to our understanding of aquatic life's evolution. Witnessing Nothosaurus pouncing on Hupehsuchus dinosaurs reminds us that even amidst diverse marine ecosystems, survival is never guaranteed. These encounters paint vivid pictures of ancient struggles for dominance and adaptation. Journeying further through time to Jurassic seas unveils Liopleurodon reptiles hunting Ichthyosaurus dinosaurs with ruthless precision. Their pursuit creates an intense chase scene where survival hangs by a thread. Leedsichthys emerges next; this colossal fish looms over an unsuspecting Ichthyosaurus marine reptile about to be swallowed whole—an awe-inspiring testament to nature's grandeur and unforgiving hierarchy. Megalodon sharks make their entrance with jaws wide open as they relentlessly pursue pods of striped dolphins—a chilling reminder of how immense creatures once roamed our oceans' depths during prehistoric times. Lastly, we encounter Nothosaurus reptiles preying on Shonisaurus Ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas.