Glossary

Paleontology

Science that studies fossils to understand the history of life on Earth.

Fossil

Remains or trace of a living organism preserved in sedimentary rocks.

Ichthyosaur

Prehistoric marine reptile resembling a dolphin, having lived during the Mesozoic era.

Plesiosaur

Marine reptile with a long neck and flippers, contemporary of the dinosaurs.

Pterodactyl

Prehistoric flying reptile, often mistakenly called "flying dinosaur".

Jurassic

Geological period extending from -201 to -145 million years, part of the Mesozoic.

Lyme Regis

Coastal town in England famous for its fossils and Mary Anning's workplace.