{"product_id":"annamitella-liexiensis-trilobite","title":"Annamitella liexiensis Trilobite Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel back approximately 480 million years with this remarkable pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnamitella liexiensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobite fossils from the Early Ordovician Period. Discovered in Hunan Province, China, these fascinating specimens offer a glimpse into the ancient marine environments that existed long before dinosaurs appeared on Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnamitella liexiensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a species of trilobite known for its distinctive segmented exoskeleton, broad head shield, and elongated body shape. Like other trilobites, these prehistoric marine arthropods possessed a hard outer shell that provided protection as they moved along the ancient seafloor. Trilobites were among the most successful groups of early marine animals, surviving for nearly 270 million years before becoming extinct approximately 252 million years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive fossil plate features two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnamitella liexiensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobites preserved together on a single natural stone matrix. The larger specimen measures approximately 3 inches, while the smaller measures approximately 1.75 inches. Both fossils display distinctive head shields, clearly defined thoracic segments, and rounded tail sections. Their deep black coloration contrasts subtly with the dark charcoal-gray matrix, highlighting the intricate details of their ancient exoskeletons. The naturally shaped stone features fine mineral veins and surface textures that add character to this unique display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing two trilobites of different sizes on a substantial matrix, this fascinating fossil plate makes an excellent addition to any trilobite collection or natural history display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnamitella liexiensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early Ordovician\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 486–477 million years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nantsinkwan Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yongshun County, Hunan Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Trilobites:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite Sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 inches and 1.75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10 x 7.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e I \u003ca title=\"Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/shipping-and-pick-up\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e I \u003ca title=\"Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/return-policy\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/a\u003e I \u003ca title=\"Authenticity\" href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/authenticity\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyrannostorus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47097040797892,"sku":"ANN-LIE-TRL","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Annamitellaliexiensis1.jpg?v=1792709700","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/annamitella-liexiensis-trilobite","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}