Duria Antiquior -- a More Ancient Dorset (IMAGE) University of Bristol Caption Watercolor by geologist Henry De la Beche, painted in 1830. The scene depicts an ancient marine ecosystem dominated by reptiles, inspired by the fossils discovered by Mary Anning. Credit Henry De la Beche Usage Restrictions Only to be used to illustrate the accompanying press release License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.