{"product_id":"asaphus-trilobite","title":"Asaphus Trilobite","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTravel back more than 450 million years with this impressive \u003cstrong\u003eAsaphus trilobite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserved on its natural matrix. Measuring approximately 3 inches long on a 5 x 4 inch matrix, this specimen displays the broad, streamlined body form characteristic of this well-known group of Ordovician trilobites.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsaphus\u003c\/em\u003e was a genus of marine arthropod that lived during the \u003cstrong\u003eOrdovician Period\u003c\/strong\u003e, with representatives known from roughly 470 million years ago. These trilobites inhabited ancient seas long before dinosaurs appeared on Earth. Fossil occurrences of \u003cem\u003eAsaphus\u003c\/em\u003e are particularly well known from northern and eastern Europe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAsaphid trilobites are recognized by their broad exoskeletons, relatively large head and tail shields, and eight-segmented thorax. The genus \u003cem\u003eAsaphus\u003c\/em\u003e typically has a long central glabella extending toward the front of the head and a prominent pygidial axis. Some species within the genus developed extraordinary elevated eyes, making \u003cem\u003eAsaphus\u003c\/em\u003e particularly interesting for studying adaptations in trilobite vision. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis specimen exhibits a warm brown exoskeleton contrasting against the light-colored matrix, with well-defined thoracic segmentation and a broad pygidium. The raised eye structures are also readily visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA fascinating example of Paleozoic marine life, this \u003cem\u003eAsaphus\u003c\/em\u003e trilobite makes an excellent addition to a fossil collection, natural history display, or educational collection.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen pictured.\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":46819202695364,"sku":"ASA-TRL","price":599.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Asaphus1.jpg?v=1790213456","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/asaphus-trilobite","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}