Fossil Creatures
Dinosaurs, trilobites, humans and more. Dinosaurs have their own category here.
Fossil Wood Gallery
Examples of fossilized wood.
Examples of fossilized wood.
Stromatolites of Lester Park, Saratoga Springs, New York
Stromatolites from the classic Lester Park locality, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Stromatolites from the classic Lester Park locality, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Coelacanths
The 20th century's greatest fish story--the discovery of the "living fossil" coelacanth--still has legs.
The 20th century's greatest fish story--the discovery of the "living fossil" coelacanth--still has legs.
Roots of Botanical Names
More than 1000 Latin and Greek word elements that show up in formal plant names are listed by Karen Fletcher of the Garden Gate site. Very useful for dissecting fossil names.
More than 1000 Latin and Greek word elements that show up in formal plant names are listed by Karen Fletcher of the Garden Gate site. Very useful for dissecting fossil names.
Paleontology Terms from the U.S.Geological Survey
About 150 terms related to geologic time units, major life forms, and common fossil body parts.
About 150 terms related to geologic time units, major life forms, and common fossil body parts.
Ammonite Fossils of the Gault Clay
A professional-level site by the late Jim Craig contains hundreds of superb specimens with full annotations. Particularly strong in ammonites, but don't miss the ostracod section either.
A professional-level site by the late Jim Craig contains hundreds of superb specimens with full annotations. Particularly strong in ammonites, but don't miss the ostracod section either.
Anapsids
Turtles and their fossil ancestors, from the University of California Museum of Palontology.
Turtles and their fossil ancestors, from the University of California Museum of Palontology.
Lyall Anderson's Fossil Surgery
This researcher at the University of Manchester digs early xiphosurans and other Carboniferous beasties.
This researcher at the University of Manchester digs early xiphosurans and other Carboniferous beasties.
Arcellaceans
These single-celled lake dwellers are a new environmental indicator, according to the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
These single-celled lake dwellers are a new environmental indicator, according to the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
The Calcite Palace
A big gallery about nannofossils, the tiny one-celled shells with beautiful shapes.
A big gallery about nannofossils, the tiny one-celled shells with beautiful shapes.
Paleontology of Cephalopods
The long history of this important class of animals, from the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
The long history of this important class of animals, from the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
Electronic Microfossil Image Database System
Tantalizing closeups of coccolithophores are EMIDAS's current stock in trade, with more fossils promised.
Tantalizing closeups of coccolithophores are EMIDAS's current stock in trade, with more fossils promised.
Coccolithophores at CODENET
The Coccolithophorid Evolutionary Biodiversity and Ecology Network site is a serious resource, but the photos of these curious microcreatures are compelling viewing for any visitor.
The Coccolithophorid Evolutionary Biodiversity and Ecology Network site is a serious resource, but the photos of these curious microcreatures are compelling viewing for any visitor.
Coral Fossils
Geo-Kansas offers an introduction to rugose and tabulate corals.
Geo-Kansas offers an introduction to rugose and tabulate corals.
Diapsids
The group including most reptiles (and dinosaurs), from the University of California Museum of Palontology.
The group including most reptiles (and dinosaurs), from the University of California Museum of Palontology.
Dinosaurs
A whole separate list for these popular creatures.
A whole separate list for these popular creatures.
Dire Wolf
The extinct Pleistocene wolf of America, presented by Clark Kimberling of the University of Evansville.
The extinct Pleistocene wolf of America, presented by Clark Kimberling of the University of Evansville.
Emiliana huxleyi
This coccolith may be the most important single organism in the world climate system today; also maybe the most beautiful. The "Ehux" home page is full of pictures and scientific information.
This coccolith may be the most important single organism in the world climate system today; also maybe the most beautiful. The "Ehux" home page is full of pictures and scientific information.
The Evolution of Man
An informative exhibit from the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
An informative exhibit from the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
Foraminifera
These one-celled shelled creatures are extremely important fossils. An exhibit from the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
These one-celled shelled creatures are extremely important fossils. An exhibit from the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
Foraminifera Type Specimens
The University of California Museum of Paleontology has images of dozens of different fossil forams.
The University of California Museum of Paleontology has images of dozens of different fossil forams.
Gastropod Fossil Record
Five pages about fossil snails from the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
Five pages about fossil snails from the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum.
"A History of Paleozoic Forests"
The University of Münster translated this authoritative, well-linked article about the earliest land plant communities.
The University of Münster translated this authoritative, well-linked article about the earliest land plant communities.
Douglas Henderson's Earth History Illustrations
Gorgeous and professional illustrations include many Paleozoic animals, plus dinosaurs.
Gorgeous and professional illustrations include many Paleozoic animals, plus dinosaurs.
Fossil Horses in Cyberspace
An exhibit by the Florida Museum of Natural History.
An exhibit by the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Invertebrate Paleontology Image Gallery
Some of the rarities in Yale University's gigantic fossil collection are displayed here.
Some of the rarities in Yale University's gigantic fossil collection are displayed here.
Mosasaurs of the Kansas Seas
Oceans of Kansas is dedicated to mosasaurs, the marine reptiles that shared the world with the dinosaurs. Authoritative and personal, this site is what the Web is all about.
Oceans of Kansas is dedicated to mosasaurs, the marine reptiles that shared the world with the dinosaurs. Authoritative and personal, this site is what the Web is all about.
Paleobotany and Palynology Image Gallery
High-quality pictures of plant fossil specimens at the University of Florida, linked to bibliographic notes about each one.
High-quality pictures of plant fossil specimens at the University of Florida, linked to bibliographic notes about each one.
Plant Fossils of West Virginia
The rich fossil record of this coal-mining state is presented with lucid explanations.
The rich fossil record of this coal-mining state is presented with lucid explanations.
Glossary of Pollen and Spore Terminology
All about these important microfossils and their living counterparts, from the University of Utrecht, Netherlands.
All about these important microfossils and their living counterparts, from the University of Utrecht, Netherlands.
The Rad Page—Radiolarian Paleontology
Deep content about this important class of siliceous microfossil is presented by Fabrice Cordey at the University of Lyon, France.
Deep content about this important class of siliceous microfossil is presented by Fabrice Cordey at the University of Lyon, France.
Virtual Silurian Reef
The first coral reefs arose during the Silurian Period, and they're celebrated at this exhibit from the Milwaukee Public Museum.
The first coral reefs arose during the Silurian Period, and they're celebrated at this exhibit from the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Stromatolites of Western Australia
The Geological Survey of Western Australia presents thorough detail on its world-class Precambrian stromatolite localities.
The Geological Survey of Western Australia presents thorough detail on its world-class Precambrian stromatolite localities.
Stromatolites of Ottawa
A spectacular display of Ordovician stromatolites is described on the Ottawa Riverkeeper site.
A spectacular display of Ordovician stromatolites is described on the Ottawa Riverkeeper site.
Synapsids
Mammals (and their extinct ancestors), from the University of California Museum of Palontology.
Mammals (and their extinct ancestors), from the University of California Museum of Palontology.
Trilobite Gallery
Kevin Brett, of the University of Alberta, has put up a large range of fine pictures of trilobites. His "Trilobite Home Page," once a prime destination for trilobite information, has been removed but these images remain on his personal site.
Kevin Brett, of the University of Alberta, has put up a large range of fine pictures of trilobites. His "Trilobite Home Page," once a prime destination for trilobite information, has been removed but these images remain on his personal site.
A Guide to the Orders of Trilobites
A huge, thorough, and attractive site created by Sam M. Gon III, highly recommended.
A huge, thorough, and attractive site created by Sam M. Gon III, highly recommended.
The Trilobite: An Early Inhabitant of Illinois
This "geobits" online pamphlet by the Illinois State Geological Survey is short, sweet, and yet wide-ranging.
This "geobits" online pamphlet by the Illinois State Geological Survey is short, sweet, and yet wide-ranging.
Glossary of Trilobite Terms
A huge and beautifully illustrated wordlist of everything related to trilobites, created by Sam M. Gon III.
A huge and beautifully illustrated wordlist of everything related to trilobites, created by Sam M. Gon III.
Illinois' State Fossil—Tullimonstrum gregarium
A "geobits" online pamplet about the Tully Monster by the Illinois State Geological Survey. There ought to be a Beanie Baby of this character.
A "geobits" online pamplet about the Tully Monster by the Illinois State Geological Survey. There ought to be a Beanie Baby of this character.
Turtles
Their long and illustrious lineage presented by the University of California Museum of Palontology.
Their long and illustrious lineage presented by the University of California Museum of Palontology.
Visions of the Past
A link list to pictures of fossil creatures as they appeared in life, from the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
A link list to pictures of fossil creatures as they appeared in life, from the University of California Museum of Paleontology.