{"product_id":"phacops-trilobite-fossil","title":"Phacops Trilobite Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its beautifully defined body segments, rounded exoskeleton, and striking three-dimensional preservation, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhacops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobite is an impressive example of the ancient marine life that inhabited Earth's Devonian seas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the Middle Devonian Period approximately 390 million years ago, this specimen comes from the Hamar Laghdad Formation near Erfoud, Morocco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhacops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobites are particularly recognized for their distinctive compound eyes, rounded head shields, and segmented bodies. These fascinating marine arthropods inhabited ancient seafloors and possessed the ability to enroll their bodies for protection against predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen measures approximately 1.75 inches long and is preserved on a natural matrix measuring approximately 2.25 × 1.75 inches. Its dark, well-defined exoskeleton contrasts beautifully with the light-colored matrix, highlighting the trilobite's pronounced body segmentation and three-dimensional form. The detailed preparation allows the fossil to be appreciated from multiple angles, making it an attractive display specimen from Morocco's rich fossil record.\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\u003ePhacops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. Trilobite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle Devonian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 390 million years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hamar Laghdad Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Erfoud, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 2.25 × 1.75 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\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":47086990885060,"sku":"PHC-TRL","price":124.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Phacops1.jpg?v=1792612869","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/phacops-trilobite-fossil","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}