{"product_id":"drotops-trilobite-4-on-4-5-x-4-matrix","title":"Drotops Trilobite (4\" on 4.5 x 4\" Matrix)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops trilobite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking example of the heavily ornamented trilobites that inhabited the seas of Devonian Morocco. Dating to the Devonian Period, 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\u003eThe trilobite features a strongly segmented exoskeleton with numerous prominent spines extending across the thorax and around the body. Its broad cephalon displays a distinctive tuberculated surface, while the raised preparation gives the fossil substantial three dimensional depth. Viewed from the sides, the extensive spination and elevated body create an especially dramatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 4 inches long, the trilobite is presented on an approximately 4.5 x 4 inch natural matrix. The dark fossil contrasts with the lighter surrounding stone, highlighting its detailed segmentation, textured surface, and numerous spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGenus: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil Type: Trilobite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality: Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeologic Age: Devonian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite: Approximately 4 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix: Approximately 4.5 x 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its substantial size, dense spination, textured cephalon, and striking three dimensional preparation, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003emakes an impressive 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":46918194757828,"sku":"DRT-TRL-4","price":1599.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Drotops4A.jpg?v=1790975456","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/drotops-trilobite-4-on-4-5-x-4-matrix","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}