The exhibition Prosperity of Invertebrates opened to the public on February 10^th, 2015 after renovation.

Prosperity of Invertebrates highlights historical events such as the emergence of life, the Cambrian explosion and ultimately the prosperity of invertebrates; it clearly shows the evolutionary timeline of invertebrates, which begins with prokarynotes and unicellular protozoa, later grows into eukarynotes and multicellular metazoa and, through the phases of diploblastica and tripoblastica, finally evolves into vertebrates.

There are more exquisite fossils in the exhibition after rectification, and the ancient world is visualized through multimedia exhibits: fine geological strata fold models reveal the intensity of crustal movement, and an animation displays “The Formation of Fossils”; Miller’s simulated experiment explains the emergence of life. Visitors can learn about how the earliest oxygen emerged from the stromatolite via interactives. A graceful dancing scene of the jellyfish reproduces the expansion of the Ediacaran biota 580 million years ago. The fossils of Chengjiang fauna displayed with magnifying glass are a feast for visitors’ eyes. Many exquisite coral fossils and colorful restoration showcases provide the picture of the flourishing invertebrates in the ancient times. Visitors can touch the fossils of Stringocephalus and get to feel the ancient times. The elaborately-designed exhibition case displays the beautiful ammonite fossils, and the process of agate ammonite turning fossils into gems, leaving visitors in awe and joy. Through augmented reality exhibits, visitors could admire the wandering creatures by placing the corresponding pictures in front of the camera. The impressive restored landscape "Prosperous Ordovician Ocean” features a three-meter-long Orthoceras, depicting a vivid image of the wonderful ancient creatures. Besides, a video projection reflects the life of Orthoceras, bringing visitors back to the ocean 460 million years ago and embeds relevant paleontological findings in these beautiful scenes. 

Come to see the wonders in the exhibition Prosperity of Invertebrates at the Beijing Museum of Natural History.