{"product_id":"crotacephalus-gibbus-trilobite-fossil","title":"Crotacephalus gibbus Trilobite Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinctive elongated body, prominent spines, and beautifully defined exoskeleton, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrotacephalus gibbus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrilobite is a striking example of the remarkable diversity of marine life that inhabited ancient Devonian seas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the Middle Devonian Period approximately 390 million years ago, this specimen comes from Hamar Laghdad near Erfoud, Morocco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrotacephalus gibbus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobites are particularly recognized for their elongated, segmented bodies and prominent projections extending from the sides of their exoskeletons. These fascinating marine arthropods lived along ancient seafloors, where their protective exoskeletons helped shield them from predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen measures approximately 3 inches long and is preserved on a natural matrix measuring approximately 3.5 × 1.5 inches. Its dark exoskeleton contrasts beautifully with the light-colored matrix, highlighting the intricate body segmentation, pronounced spines, and impressive three-dimensional preservation. The detailed preparation showcases the trilobite's distinctive anatomy from multiple angles, making it an attractive display specimen from Morocco's rich fossil record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity from Tyrannostorus is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrotacephalus gibbus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trilobite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle Devonian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 390 million years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hamar Laghdad, Erfoud, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 3.5 × 1.5 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\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":47087041183940,"sku":"CRT-GBB-TRL","price":279.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Crotacephalus1.jpg?v=1792613714","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/crotacephalus-gibbus-trilobite-fossil","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}