{"product_id":"hoekospis-yahuari-trilobite","title":"Hoekospis yahuari Trilobite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel back approximately 470 million years with this impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoekaspis yahuari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobite fossil from the Middle Ordovician Period. Discovered near Coroico, Bolivia, this prehistoric marine arthropod lived in an ancient ocean long before dinosaurs appeared on Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoekaspis yahuari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is known for its distinctive elongated body, broad head shield, and beautifully segmented exoskeleton. Like other trilobites, these ancient creatures possessed a hard outer shell that provided protection as they moved along the seafloor. Trilobites were among the most successful groups of early marine animals, thriving for nearly 270 million years before becoming extinct approximately 252 million years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial specimen measures approximately 4 inches and features an articulated trilobite preserved on its natural matrix. The fossil displays a broad cephalon (head), clearly defined thoracic segments, and a prominent pygidium (tail). Its dark gray and black coloration, accented by rich reddish-brown mineral tones, creates striking contrast and highlights the intricate details of its ancient exoskeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately 4 inches on a 5 x 3.5 inch matrix, this fascinating fossil makes an excellent addition to any trilobite collection or natural history display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoekaspis yahuari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle Ordovician\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 470 million years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coroico, Bolivia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5 x 3.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\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":47096483971268,"sku":"HOEK-YAH-TRL","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Hoekaspisyahuari1.png?v=1792700554","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/hoekospis-yahuari-trilobite","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}