Arthropleura

Because there’s a lot of stuff going on in this drawing, here’s a key so you can identify the different species.

1. Spondylerpeton spinatum - a four foot long “reptile-like” amphibian known as an Embolomere. It was one of the largest animals in the Mazon Creek.

2. Dragonympha srokai - a griffinfly. I was originally going to add Meganeura, but it isn’t known from the formation. This species is known only from nymph remains, and its adult form is unknown, so I think my depiction as being similar to Meganeura is reasonable.

3. Cephalerpeton ventriarmatum - a very primitive reptile.

4. Arthropleura cristata - a giant herbivorous millipede. This was probably the hardest species to draw.

5. Megalichthys hibberti - a five foot long carnivorous lobe-finned fish. I’m not sure how realistic the idea of it leaping out of the water is. I’d imagine early tetrapodomorphs like this would’ve had the ability to breathe air, since lungfish can breathe air.

6. Amphibamus grandiceps - a mid sized Temnospondyl.

7. Mazothairos enormis - an enormous herbivorous insect. These types of insects rivaled griffinflies in size and aren’t related to any living group of insects.

8. Mesotarbus extraneus - an extinct arachnid possibly related to mites.

9. Calamites - a huge plant related to horsetails.

10. Lepidodendron - a large tree-like clubmoss.

11. Pecopteris - a generic fern

12. Cordaites - a tree related to confides (or possibly a true conifer). All the trees in this drawing are juveniles, since adults could grow up to 100 feet tall.

This drawing actually took 10 months to finish, but mostly because I forgot about it for most of then. Anyway, I had a lot of fun making it. It’s interesting how all the plants in the drawing are extinct, making an extra challenge. It was also pretty hard to research these species since all of these species (except Arthropleura) either have stubs for Wikipedia pages, or don’t have Wikipedia pages at all. This was kind of intended to be a modern interpretation of Walking With monsters, and originally I was going to feature more species from the show. Anyway, hope you guys like it!

Dr Z(omboss)

Entering the science center in St. Louis.

Pteranodon model

Tyrannosaurus animatronic, since it was made in 1991, it’s pretty dated, and the museum has a list of the inaccuracies

Genuine Triceratops skull

So I accidentally stepped into a time warp and was transported back to the Carboniferous

He he he, I fooled you it was just a diorama

Actual fossils from Sue

Another real Triceratops skull

1:1 replica of Sue

Replica of a Triceratops skeleton

Brush your teeth kids, you don’t want to end up like Sue

Model of Sue in life

Edmontosaurus

Ankylosaurus

Alright guys, we're here. Here was the signup and how we're doing the adventure. If you don't know, this is like the Dinopedia Hunger Games but for a Prehistoric Dominion rescue mission.

There are 8 Acts, and because I didn't want this post to be so long, I saved 4 for later.

It took me a while to do this (335 million years to be exact), so enjoy, please!

ACT 1

Nigel + Crew Members: *dash out of portal and immediately slip on wet dead conifers.*

Nigel Marven: Crikey! How's that for a start?

Pholidogaster (@Fire Campaign) : *sunning itself on bank dashes away immediately* What was that strange creature?

Nigel: *talking to camera/audience* We're here in the swampy forests of Carboniferous Scotland, about 335 million years ago. There's plenty of strange creatures here, and hopefully we'll catch a few. Whatever happens though, this is sure to be a cracking adventure!

Nigel: *spots a tail sticking out from under a piece of wood* Look here, mates! *grabs a different Pholidogaster by the tail*.

Nigel: This here is a beauty! It's some sort of primitive tetrapod. Looks like a lizard. I'm gonna leave it for now. *sets the creature on the ground*

Pholidogaster (@Fire Campaign): *watches from safety* Primitive? The nerve…

Crew #1: It looks scary!

Nigel: Let's head inland, guys!

Nigel + Crew #3: *head inland into forest*

ACT 2

Nigel: Our main objective for this trip is a type of amphibian called Proterogyrinus. It's a really croc-like amphibian, so it's probably around the river. However, we're coming inland to search for more some other creatures.

Crew #3: AHHHH!!

Nigel: *whips around* I don't believe it!

Pulmonoscorpius (@EpicThoradolosaur7782): *stalks toward Crew #3* What's this?

Crew #3: KILL IT!! 😭

Nigel: Step aside, mate! *jumps between Crew #3 and Pulmonoscorpius (EpicThoradolosaur7782)* This must be a Pulmonoscorpius.

Pulmonoscorpius (@EpicThoradolosaur7782): *dashes forward*

Nigel: It's eyesight isn't too good, so it uses its excellent smell to hunt. Plus, it can sense tiny vibration using sensors in its legs. *dodges scorpion* Our chances could be worse.

Crew #3: That bug is way to big! How could it get worse?!

Arthropleura (Gecko): *rears up from beneath the mosses and ferns* Shut up, guys!

Pulmonoscorpius (@EpicThoradolosaur7782): Yikes! *scuttles away*

Crew #3: *faints*

Nigel: Crikey! I don't believe it! *backs away from giant millipede (Gecko)*

Different Arthropleura: *crawls out of foliage* Who are these losers? Doesn’t matter. Bye, Nizaliddin! *runs away*

ACT 3

Arthropleura (Gecko): *approaches Nigel* Hey there!

Nigel: The trick for dealing with this monster is to stay quick on your feet. Don't make any sudden movement, and don't run. I don't fancy my chances of outrunning this thing in this forest…

Arthropleura (Gecko): *hisses* “Monster”? *lunges*

Nigel: *dodges* Like the scorpion, their eyesight isn't too good, but their antennae are great for feeling things. They probably just eat fungi and plants, but that doesn't stop them from defending their territory.

Arthropleura (Gecko): This guy is smart I must say.

Nigel: Modern millipedes can secrete acid from their bodies, so I don't want to be any closer.

Arthropleura (Gecko): What does he mean by “modern”? Eh, I'm hungry. *goes away*

Nigel: Crikey! A prehistoric encounter with a giant Arthropleura! I don't believe it.

ACT 4

Different Arthropleura: *nears river* Eh, I'm thirsty, I think.

Crassigyrinus (@Ankysareawesome): *creeps close to Arthropleura*

Different Arthropleura: What was that?! *backs up*

Crassigyrinus (@Ankysareawesome): *moves closer*

Different Arthropleura: Ahhhhh!

Crassigyrinus (@Ankysareawesome): *dashes away suddenly* Let's go attack some 2-legged animals.

River Monster (@Nizaluddin): *bursts up and kills Different Arthropleura*

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The movie of the year! Diinopedia vs Laagerpetons features an epic journey to save Dinopedia. The invading Lagerpetids will stop at nothing. The main character, Arthur the Arthropleura, returns (he was in every Dinopedia film except The Nest).

If you're ready for a full-on scientific debate film, watch Disney's Skleteal Contverry (Dinopedian for "Skeletal Controversy"). A red fish named Power Lord debates many scientists about newly discovered dinosaur bones. They are cunning and it will be difficult for the hero to win.

Idea: @PowerLord23

Warner Bros and New Line Cinema deliver a sequel to An Unexpected Species; The Hobbit: Desloation of Rex. A fire-breathing Rex threatens the lands of Middle Pangea. A lone hero in dark robes must lead Rex into outer space and stop the Desolation.

Disney's Death Tyrant showcases a Thanatotyrannus called the "Death Tyrant". As civilization rises 8,000 B.C., this new threat attacks. This unknown species has the power of Death, and no-one can stop it - or can they?

And now, Dinopedia falls into ruin. In Disney Pixar's Surviving Dinopedia, a member of the land of Dinopedia shows a slightly inaccurate picture of a T. rex and every creature on the planet flies into a rage. Watch 90 minutes of a fierce verbal fight between the prehistoric inhabitants of this land. Can Arthur the Arthropleura stop the fight?

Marvel Studios makes an epic superhero story while we wait for more Scavenger films. Blood Moon stars a bizarre super Terror Bird named Blood Moon with the power to grow heads at will. He must save the Grand City from the ani-bird poachers.

Disney's Far Cry Primal follows the adventurers of a caveman named Takkar. He must save his tribe, the Wenja, from the vicious Udam and hateful Sunwalkers. Along the way, he learns things about his enemies that none had known before.

Note: not all were AI.

Which movie was your favorite? What ideas do you have for future posters?