{"product_id":"ellipsocephalus-trilobite","title":"Ellipsocephalus Trilobite Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing multiple trilobites preserved together on a single natural matrix, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEllipsocephalus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. fossil plate offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient marine life that inhabited Earth's Cambrian seas more than 500 million years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the Middle Cambrian Period approximately 513 to 501 million years ago, this specimen comes from the Igoudine Formation near Sidi Abdallah ben al Hady, Morocco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEllipsocephalus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobites are recognized for their oval-shaped bodies, rounded head shields, and distinctly segmented exoskeletons. These early marine arthropods inhabited ancient seafloors, where they likely moved across soft sediments in search of food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable fossil plate features several \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEllipsocephalus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobites ranging from approximately 1 to 1.5 inches long, preserved on a natural matrix measuring approximately 4.5 × 4 inches. The trilobites display beautifully defined body segmentation, with warm golden-brown and rust-colored fossils contrasting against the matrix's dark gray, cream, and earthy tones. The specimens are preserved in various orientations, with several more complete examples accompanied by partial fossil remains. This natural arrangement creates a visually striking display and offers an intriguing glimpse into the diversity of life on the ancient Cambrian seafloor.\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\u003eEllipsocephalus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. Trilobite Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle Cambrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 513–501 million years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Igoudine Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sidi Abdallah ben al Hady, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite Lengths:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1–1.5 inches each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 4.5 × 4 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 dir=\"auto\"\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":47088000172228,"sku":"ELL-TRL","price":259.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Ellipsocephlus1.jpg?v=1792630525","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/ellipsocephalus-trilobite","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}