{"product_id":"drotops-armatus-trilobite-2-5-on-4-5-x-3-75-matrix","title":"Drotops armatus Trilobite (2.5\" on 4.5 x 3.75\" Matrix)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops armatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobite is a striking example of the heavily ornamented trilobites that inhabited the seas of Devonian Morocco. Dating to the Middle Devonian Period approximately 390 million years ago, this specimen displays the robust form and dramatic spination characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trilobite features a strongly segmented exoskeleton with numerous prominent spines extending across the thorax and around the margins of the body. Its textured cephalon and raised preparation give the fossil substantial three dimensional depth. The specimen is prepared in a distinctly elevated position, making its extensive spination especially visible from the sides and creating a dramatic profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately 2.5 inches long, the trilobite is presented on an approximately 4.5 x 3.75 inch matrix. The dark fossil contrasts with the lighter surrounding stone, highlighting its detailed segmentation, textured surface, and rows of projecting spines.\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\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops armatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil Type: Trilobite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Age: Middle Devonian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Age: 390 million years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation: Hamar Laghdad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality: Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite Length: Approx. 2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Size: Approx. 4.5 x 3.75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its dense spination, detailed segmentation, and unusually elevated three dimensional preparation, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops armatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes an eye catching display piece and a distinctive addition to any fossil or natural history collection.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Us\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/shipping-and-pick-up\" title=\"Shipping\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/return-policy\" title=\"Returns\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/authenticity\" title=\"Authenticity\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyrannostorus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46966084272324,"sku":"DRT-ARM-TRL-2.5","price":1599.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/DrotopsarmatusA.jpg?v=1791400906","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/drotops-armatus-trilobite-2-5-on-4-5-x-3-75-matrix","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}