Paleozoic Collection (page 2)

Crystal apple - cystoid echinoderm
NHM E10. Echinosphaerites aurantium (Gyllenhall). Ordovicain, Popouka, St Petersburg, Russia

Illustration of cycads with compound green leaves and thick trunks dating from Paleozoic era

Illustration of Trilobite fossil

Fossil Trilobites, (Phacops rana), Devonian, Ontario, Canada

Trilobite fossil as found in the Grand Canyons Bright Angel Shale layer

Fish plate fossils in Kaibab limestone found in the Grand Canyon

Fossilized seedfern leaf found in the Grand Canyon

Black carboniforous limestone showing crinoid stem

Prehistoric flying insect, artwork. This flying insect lived at the time of the Pangea supercontinent (300 to 200 million years ago) during the Paleozoic Era and Mesozoic Era

Fossil conifer C016 / 5947
Fossilised branch of the extinct conifer Walchia piniformis. Specimen found in Montpellier, France, and dates to the Permian period (298 to 252 years ago)

Gymnosperm fossil C016 / 5946
Fern like frond of the extinct gymnosperm Neuropteris heterophylla, found in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, UK, dating from the Carboniferous period. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil stone swallow brachiopods C016 / 5992
Fossil stone swallow brachiopods (Sinospirifer sp). These specimens of the marine animal are from the Devonian rocks of China

Fossil seed fern leaves C016 / 5951
Fossil seed fern (Glossopteris browniana) leaves. This specimwn is from from Nagpur, India and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Eogyrinus prehistoric amphibians, artwork C013 / 5755
Eogyrinus. Computer artwork of Eogyrinus sp. prehistoric amphibians in and around a forest stream 300 million years ago in what is now western Europe

Eryops prehistoric amphibians, artwork C013 / 5756
Eryops. Computer artwork of two Eryops prehistoric amphibians in a Carboniferous swamp, 300 million years ago, in what is today North America

Nautiloid fossil C016 / 5774
Nautiloid (Bactrites carinatus) fossil. This straight nautiloid originates from the Devonian period (419-358 million years ago) and was found in Germany

Fossil coral C016 / 5619
Fossil (Kodonophyllum truncatum) coral. This specimen dates to the Silurian period and was found in Dudley, West Midlands, UK

Fossil lobe-finned fish C016 / 5601
Fossil lobe-finned fish (Chirodipterus australis). 374 million year old specimen of the early lobe-finned fish (Cheiopterus australis)

Giant horsetail leaf fossils C016 / 5599
Fossilised giant horsetail (Asterophyllites grandis)leaves. These specimens date to 320-290 million year old ago in the Late Carboniferous, and were found in Dudley, West Midlands, UK

Fossil amphibian footprints C016 / 5594
Fossil amphibian footprints. Fossil footprints discovered in Yorkshire dating back to the Early Carboniferous period, around 342 to 340 million year ago

Stalk-eyed trilobite fossil C016 / 5560
Stalk-eyed trilobite (Asaphus kowalewskii). A complete 3-dimensional stalk-eyed trilobite fossil measuring approximately 5 centimetress, discovered at Wolchow River, near St. Petersburgh, Russia

Fossil Sphenophyllum plant C016 / 5557
Fossil Sphenophyllum plant. This specimen was discovered in Wales and dates back to the Late Carboniferous period, 300 to 359 million years ago. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil Calamites leaves C016 / 5556
Fossil Calamites (Annularia radiata) leaves. This plants leaves were borne in whorls, approximately 15 millimetres in size

Palaeoniscus freislebeni, fish fossil C016 / 5439
Palaeoniscus freislebeni, fish fossil. This fossil dates from the Permian, and was found in rocks near Midderidge, Durham, UK

Petrified fern, tree trunk fossil C016 / 5142
Petrified fern. Polished section of a fossil of the trunk of the fern Palaeosmunda williamsonii. This specimen is approximately 4 centimetres across

Pterichthyodes, fish fossil C016 / 5043
Pterichthyodes, fish fossil. This fossil (left) dates from the Devonian period, about 370 million years ago. At right is a paper model built by 19th-century Scottish geologist Hugh Miller (1802-1856)

Eusthenopteron foordi, reptile fossil C016 / 4970
Eusthenopteron foordi, reptile fossil. This specimen shows the head and pectoral fin. This reptile dates from the Upper Devonian. The specimen is from Scaumenac Bay, P.Q. Canada

Cyclophthalmus senior, insect fossil C016 / 4926
Cyclophthalmus senior, insect fossil. This scorpion-like terrestrial insect occurs in the fossil record from the Carboniferous period

Petrified tree fern, tree trunk fossil C016 / 4914
Petrified tree fern. Polished section of a fossil of the trunk of the tree fern Psaronius. This specimen is approximately 15 centimetres across

Thursophyton elberfeldense, plant fossils C016 / 4911
Thursophyton elberfeldense, plant fossils. This fine-grained shale block contains fossils of massed stick-like stems of early land plants. It is approximately 27 centimetres across

Glossopteris linearis, leaf fossils C016 / 4895
Glossopteris linearis, leaf fossils. Leaves from a deciduous bushy plant are here fossilised on a bedding plane of Permian siltstone

Bothrodendron, clubmoss fossil C016 / 4869
Bothrodendron minutifoliu, clubmoss fossil. This is a fossilised leafy twig of a clubmoss originating from Carboniferous rocks near Barnsley, Yorkshire, UK

Archaeopteris hibernica, tree fossil C016 / 4876
Archaeopteris hibernica, fossilised tree branch. The lower section of the branch bears looses cones. This early tree from the Upper Devonian was first thought to have been a fern frond

Protobarinophyton, plant fossil C016 / 4874
Protobarinophyton obrutschevii, plant fossil. These fossilised leafless stems are topped by a cone-like array of spore sacs around 3 millimetres across

Sigillaria rugosa, plant fossil C016 / 4856
Sigillaria rugosa, plant fossil. This is a section of the stem of a 300-million-year-old Carboniferous plant, probably abundant in the Carboniferous swamplands

Specimens of oldest rocks on Earth C016 / 4849
Specimens of oldest rocks on Earth. Selection of specimens of the oldest known rocks found on Earth. At centre (one specimen halved) are volcanic ash pebbles from Greenland

Neuropteris, seed fern fossil C016 / 4844
Neuropteris, seed fern fossil. This plant fossil dates from the Carboniferous. This specimen is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Eryops prehistoric amphibian C013 / 6661
Eryops. Model of an Eryops prehistoric amphibian. This animal lived in Carboniferous swamps, 300 million years ago, in what is today North America

Cambrian trilobites from the Falkland Islands
Trilobites from a cobble of archaeocyathan limestone from Port Purvis: PS 218, specimen number NHM PI PO 12074 in the collection of the Palaeontological Department of The Natural History Museum

Carboniferous crinoid garden
Artists impression of Carboniferous (354 to 290 million years ago) underwater crinoid garden

Hallucigenia sparsa, velvet worm
A velvet worm fossil from the Middle Cambrian, Burgess Shale, British Columbia

Anomalocaris model
Model of the swimming predator Anomalocaris based on fossils from the Cambrian Burgess Shale, 520 million years old

Calamites suckowi (Brongniart)
Pith cast of Calamites suckowi, an Articulate, Carboniferous plant. Upper Carboniferous; Gosforth, near Newcastle-on-Tyne. Range: Genus, Carboniferous, Species, Westphalian

Burgessia bella, fossil arthropod
An arthropod fossil which lived on the sea floor, dating from the Middle Cambrian, Burgess Shale, British Columbia

Alethopteris serli (Brongniart), Pteridosperm
Part of a frond of Alethopteris serli, a Pterisosperm, a plant from the Upper Carboniferous, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Range: Genus, Carboniferous; species, Westphalian

Bactrites carinatus, nautiloid
This straight nautiloid Bactrites carinatus originates from the Devonian of Germany

Visbyshaera oligofurcata, acritarch
Scanning electron microscope image of a microfossil belonging to a group of marine phytoplanktonic organisms known as acritarchs that teemed in Silurian seas about 415 Ma ago

Crassigyrinus
The fossil of a Crassigyrinus, an early amphibian that lived during the Carboniferous period

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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.