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Arthropleura
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Arthropleura, from Ancient Greek ἄρθρον, meaning "joint", and πλευρά, meaning "rib", is an extinct genus of massive myriapod that lived in modern-day Europe and North America around 344 to 292 million
Arthropleura sp. MNHN.F.SOT002122
Arthropleura sp. MNHN.F.SOT002122
The larger of two exceptionally preserved Arthropleura fossils from Montceau-les-Mines (France), showing the head region (including the antennae and s
The larger of two exceptionally preserved Arthropleura fossils from Montceau-les-Mines (France), showing the head region (including the antennae and stalked eyes), as well as legs (two pairs per body segment), from Lhéritier et al. (2024).
Detail of the previous fossil, showing the head in greater resolution, from Lhéritier et al. (2024).
Detail of the previous fossil, showing the head in greater resolution, from Lhéritier et al. (2024).
The smaller of the two exceptionally preserved Arthropleura fossils from Montceau-les-Mines, also showing the head region, from Lhéritier et al. (2024
The smaller of the two exceptionally preserved Arthropleura fossils from Montceau-les-Mines, also showing the head region, from Lhéritier et al. (2024).
Carboniferous
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The Carboniferous is a geologic period and system of the Paleozoic era that spans 60 million years, from the end of the Devonian Period 358.86 Ma to the beginning of the Permian Period, 298.9 Ma. It i
Arthropleura
…genus of massive myriapod that lived in modern-day Europe and North America around 344 to 292 million years ago, from the Viséan stage of the lower Carboniferous period to the Sakmarian stage of the lower Permian period. It was a millipede, and was capable of reaching at least 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) in length…
Cliff section through the Serpukhovian Red Wharf Limestone Formation, Wales. A marine limestone at the base of the cliff is overlain by an orange-colo
Cliff section through the Serpukhovian Red Wharf Limestone Formation, Wales. A marine limestone at the base of the cliff is overlain by an orange-coloured fluvial sandstone. Subaerial exposure of the limestone during a period of falling sea level resulted in the formation of a karstic surface, which has then been infilled by the river sands. A thin, estuarine silty mudstone overlays the sandstone, which in turn is overlain by a second marine limestone.
Hyden Formation over Pikeville Formation in the Pennsylvanian of Kentucky, US. The exposure has Pennsylvanian-aged cyclothemic sedimentary rocks of th
Hyden Formation over Pikeville Formation in the Pennsylvanian of Kentucky, US. The exposure has Pennsylvanian-aged cyclothemic sedimentary rocks of the Breathitt Group. The upper part of the roadcut is Hyden Formation, consisting of mixed siliciclastics and coal. The lower part is Pikeville Formation, also having mixed siliciclastics and coal.
Etching depicting some of the most significant plants of the Carboniferous
Etching depicting some of the most significant plants of the Carboniferous
Ancient in situ lycopsid, probably Sigillaria, with attached stigmarian roots, Joggins Formation, Canada
Ancient in situ lycopsid, probably Sigillaria, with attached stigmarian roots, Joggins Formation, Canada