{"product_id":"drotops-trilobite-5-on-6-x-3-5-matrix","title":"Drotops armatus Trilobite (5\" on 6 x 3.5\" 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 dramatic 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 large specimen displays the robust body and extensive 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 covered with numerous prominent spines extending along the thorax and around the margins of the body. Its broad cephalon has a heavily textured, tuberculated surface, while the raised preparation gives the specimen substantial three dimensional depth. Viewed from the sides, its elevated body and dense rows of spines create an especially striking profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately 5 inches long, the trilobite is presented on an approximately 6 x 3.5 inch matrix. The dark coloration of the fossil contrasts beautifully with the lighter surrounding stone, emphasizing the detailed segmentation, textured cephalon, and extensive spination.\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. 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Size: Approx. 6 x 3.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its impressive size, dense spination, heavily textured cephalon, and substantial three dimensional preparation, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops armatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a commanding 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\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":46966002680004,"sku":"DRT-ARM-TRL-5","price":2199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Drotops.png?v=1791849199","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/drotops-trilobite-5-on-6-x-3-5-matrix","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}