#ancientoceans

[global-education]

Living in the Paleozoic Era 🌿🦕🌏

Welcome to a journey back in time to the Paleozoic Era, a period of Earth's history that spans from about 541 million to 252 million years ago. It's a time of ancient landscapes, bizarre creatures, and dramatic geological changes. Let's dive into what life was like during this fascinating era!

🌍 Ancient Supercontinents: During the Paleozoic Era, Earth looked quite different from what we know today. The landmasses were joined together in the supercontinent Pangaea, surrounded by a vast Panthalassa Ocean.

🌋 Volcanic Activity: Volcanoes were a common sight, and they released massive amounts of greenhouse gases, creating a warm, tropical climate. Sea levels were much higher, with shallow seas covering large portions of the continents.

🌿 The Dawn of Life: Life was thriving, but it was vastly different from the species we see today. The first land plants appeared, bringing greenery to the barren landscapes. These early plants laid the foundation for terrestrial ecosystems.

🐚 Marine Wonders: The oceans were teeming with life. Ancient creatures like trilobites, nautiloids, and jawless fish ruled the seas. Corals began building reefs, while the first fish with jaws emerged.

🦗 Invasion of Land: One of the most significant events of the Paleozoic was the colonization of land. Arthropods, like millipedes and scorpions, were among the first to venture onto the continents. They were soon followed by amphibians.

🌅 Mass Extinctions: The era was marked by multiple mass extinctions, including the Ordovician-Silurian and Permian-Triassic extinctions. These events shaped the course of life on Earth and paved the way for new species to evolve.

🦕 The Age of Reptiles: By the late Paleozoic, reptiles had emerged, including the iconic sail-backed Dimetrodon. These reptiles were the ancestors of the dinosaurs that would dominate the next era.

🌄 The End of an Era: The Paleozoic Era came to a close with the Permian-Triassic extinction, the most devastating in Earth's history. It wiped out nearly 95% of marine species and marked the end of many Paleozoic life forms.

Today, we marvel at the remnants of the Paleozoic Era, from the fossils of trilobites to the geological formations that tell the story of this ancient world. Studying this era helps us understand the evolution of life on Earth and the forces that have shaped our planet.

[thewitfire]

Scientists Reveal Traces of Ancient Ocean in the Himalayas

Scientists Reveal Traces of Ancient Ocean in the Himalayas. #AncientOcean #sciencenews #news #Himalayas

Ancient Ocean in the Himalayas: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and Niigata University, Japan, have made a groundbreaking discovery of remnants of an ancient ocean in the Himalayas. The team found water droplets trapped in mineral deposits dating back approximately 600 million years. This discovery could provide crucial insights into a significant oxygenation…

[geodesandmore]

#centralkentucky #brachiopod #fossils #fossil #brachiopods #brachiopodsofinstagram #brachiopodfossils #fossilizedbrachiopod #fossilshells #fossilizedshells #marinefossil #marinefossils #paleontology #ancientsealife #extinct #extinctfossils #ancientfossils #ancientoceans #rockhound #rockhounds #rockhounder #rockhounders #rockhounding #geologypage #geologyrocks #geologypages #geology #fossilcollector #fossilhunter #fossilhunting https://www.instagram.com/p/COn16HhhKN5/?igshid=1xsf7n8v61z3u

[amnhnyc]

🐟Here's a ferocious fossil fish for #FossilFriday: Xiphactinus audax. It lived during the Late Cretaceous some 85 million years ago. Xiphactinus and its relatives were large predators with strong jaws and many teeth. 🌊It swam in the great inland sea that covered most of North America at the end of the Age of Dinosaurs. Pictured is a skeleton cast that’s suspended from the ceiling of the Museum’s Hall of Vertebrate Origins—and a fossil specimen of this fish is on display in a case beneath it. The Museum is open daily from 10 am–5:30 pm. Plan your trip! Photo: E. Louis/© AMNH #AnimalFacts #fish #dyk #fossils #AncientAnimals #Cretaceous #amnh #museums #AncientOcean (at American Museum of Natural History) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiAWWpJgu-Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[scribblesartcollective]

This pin Ichthyosaur pin was designed by @thestory137 / @ginger_aside Did you know this, like so many ancient creatures, isn't a species but a genus? Did you know it isn't a dinosaur? Ichthyosaurs were once a common creatures. Species ranged in size from small at a few feet long, to massive! Up to 69 feet in the fossil record. That's not just big That's up there with the biggest things that have ever lived on Earth. Ours here is mirrored with their skeleton. And that skeleton... glows in the 👀 Remember to check our Kamren's kickstarter for his new pin! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kamrenreed/drag-o-lantern #ichthyosaur #marinelife #marinereptile #notdinosaurs #ancientocean #ancientearth #skeleton #vultureculture #skeletonpin #reptile #glowinthedarkpin #glowpin #dinosaurpins #dinosaurs #jurassicpark #jurassic #cretacious #triassic #paleopins #paleoart (at Scribbles Art Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiDiAzJvim_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[patrickweck]

Paleo Diet series part 2: The Fish that got Away This will be on display at the @luckycat314 gallery on March 3rd from 6-9pm for the “Itsy Bitsy Bites” show! #itsybitsybitesartshow #luckycattattoo #paleodiet #pterosaur #ichthyosaur #plesiosaur #mesozoic #ancientocean #paleoart #paleocartoon #bluemaskstudio https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRe3n4jUX8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xa5lrbobhim8

[studio1351]

The beautiful sandstone colors in the ledges @virginiakendallpark #cuyahogavalleynationalpark #ohiooutdoors #landscapephotos #landscapephotos #hike #exploreohio #ancientoceans #cuyahogavalley #hikeohio #sandstoneledges #naturephotography #nature #outdoorlife #naturescanvas #paintedbynature #virginiakendallledges #stoneledges (at Virginia Kendall Ledges)

[jesusaxelrazoortiz-blog]

Electric paradise! #ancientocean #electric #paradise #negative #TheSingleEye #TheLeftSide #TheLeftSideIsTheRigthSide #sky #mountain #HolyMountain

[proxartist]

Fossilized Shell, trilobite, and turquoise. A perfect match. Ancient oceans, waves on the beach, the color of tropical waters. . . . #ocean #oceans #turquoise #trilobite #shelljewelry #trilobitejewelry #fossil #fossiljewelry #ancient #ancientocean #moon #tide #tidepool #tidal #tidalpool

[laviathans-blog]

“Dreaming Of You “ By Laviathan

[adventurekyles]

Mars! Maaaaaarrrrrrsssss! Except definitely not for 2 reasons: 1. Definitely Earth with an Earthican atmosphere (blue skies and well lit) 2. This is all sedimentary (e.g. sandstone) rock, and Mars from what I recall is mostly covered in igneous (volcanic) rock. Like +90% igneous, making this sight unlikely there. I'm sure Mars is still pretty cool. Literally and figuratively. (Gets cold there, bring a sweater). #Utah #Earth #SedimentaryMyDearWatson #SherlockWasAJerk #JustGetToThePointMan #MDRC #marsdesertresearchstation #marsdesertresearchcenter #Mars #Landscape #tethyssea #thetethys #AncientOcean #UnderTheSea #ButNotAnymore #Adventure #Adventurer #Adventures #Discovery #Discover #Explorer #Explore #MosEisley #HiveofVillanyandStuff #Tattooine #StarWarsDork #ProudOfIt #StarTrekisCoolToo (at MDRS - Mars Desert Research Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5A2G4HFpBP/?igshid=68ommgxe3mnv

[sylvia-nos482]

[scribblesartcollective]

These lovely little Trilobites were designed by @onioncakes Which one is your favorite? #ancientearth #trilobite #crustacean #permian #cambrian #extinction #ocean #marinelife #ancientocean #cambrianexplosion #permianperiod #arthropod #paleozoic #devonian #thegreatdying #enamelpins #nerdpins #paleopins #paleoart (at Scribbles Art Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg2BFrVrVtU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[studio1351]

Came across this today on our hike. #landscapephotography #cuyahogavalleynationalpark #clevelandmetroparks #hikes #photooftheday #hiking #sandstoneledges #ancient #ancientocean #outdoors #millerlandscapeco #studio1351landscapedesign #treeoflife #stones (at Virginia Kendall Ledges)