{"product_id":"cornuproetus-cornutus-trilobite","title":"Cornuproetus cornutus Trilobite","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel back approximately 390 million years to the Middle Devonian Period with this fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornuproetus cornutus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrilobite fossil from Morocco. This distinctive specimen showcases the remarkable anatomy of an ancient marine arthropod, preserved in a tightly enrolled position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately 1 inch, this trilobite features a dark charcoal-black exoskeleton with pronounced segmentation, a raised central axis, and a rounded, three-dimensional form. Its deeply defined body segments and curved outer edges highlight the intricate structure of its protective exoskeleton. The fossil rests within a contrasting matrix measuring approximately 1.5 x 1.25 inches, creating an attractive natural display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornuproetus cornutus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a marine trilobite belonging to the order Proetida, a diverse group of ancient arthropods that inhabited prehistoric oceans. This species is recognized for its distinctive head structure and backward-sweeping genal spines. Like many trilobites, it possessed a flexible, segmented exoskeleton that allowed it to enroll its body, potentially protecting its softer underside from potential threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enrolled posture of this specimen offers a fascinating view of this anatomical adaptation, with the trilobite's segmented body forming a compact, rounded shape. Its dark coloration stands out beautifully against the pale surrounding stone, making it an appealing addition to any fossil collection or natural history display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornuproetus cornutus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle Devonian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 390 million years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.5 x 1.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":47143087997124,"sku":"COR-COR-TRL","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Cornuproetuscornutus1.jpg?v=1793397471","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/cornuproetus-cornutus-trilobite","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}