{"product_id":"drotops-trilobite","title":"Drotops Trilobite (4.75\" on 5.5 x 3\" 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 large specimen displays the dramatic anatomy that makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a favorite among fossil collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trilobite features a robust, strongly segmented exoskeleton covered with numerous prominent spines. Its broad cephalon displays a heavily textured, tuberculated surface along with two large, well-defined compound eyes. Rows of spines continue along the thorax and toward the pygidium, giving the specimen an especially dramatic appearance from multiple angles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e4.75 inches long, the trilobite has been prepared in substantial three dimensional relief, rising prominently from its surrounding matrix. It is presented on an approximately 5.5 x 3 inch natural matrix, with the dark fossil contrasting against the lighter stone.\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 4.75 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix: Approximately 5.5 x 3 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 large size, extensive spination, prominent compound eyes, and highly detailed preparation, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrotops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes 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":46918099337412,"sku":"DRT-TRL","price":1249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Drotops1.jpg?v=1790973598","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/drotops-trilobite","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}