We know amphibians today as frogs, toads and salamanders, but they were far more diverse in prehistoric times, with some being apex predators the size of crocodiles. Amphibians differ from other vertebrates in that they lay their eggs in water, their young undergo metamorphosis before becoming adults, and they tend to have "slimy" skin which they breath through. In the commercial fossil market, one tends to find their fossils from German or China sources.
Amphibians were the dominant land animals on Earth from the late Carboniferous to the early Permian, and that's where most of my collection come from.
Amphibians were the dominant land animals on Earth from the late Carboniferous to the early Permian, and that's where most of my collection come from.
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By Tidgy's Dad · Posted
It made Tidgy shudder a bit, but that's a very nice piece.
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By jpc · Posted
This is a piece of the plastron of a soft-shelled turtle. Nice find.
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By icycatelf · Posted
After doing some research, I'm under the impression that this is Gastrioceras sp. Not sure how to go about updating the post though.
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By M3gal0don_M4n · Posted
Actually one of the coolest teeth I have seen! Great find.
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