{"product_id":"platyscutellum-tafilaltense-trilobite","title":"Platyscutellum tafilaltense Trilobite","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of prehistoric marine life with this distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatyscutellum tafilaltense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobite fossil from the Hamar Laghdad area near Erfoud, Morocco. Dating to the Middle Devonian Period, approximately 390 million years ago, this specimen showcases the remarkable anatomy of an ancient marine arthropod preserved in beautifully contrasting limestone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately 1.5 inches, this trilobite features a dark, segmented exoskeleton with a rounded head, a clearly defined thorax, and a broad, fan-shaped tail section known as the pygidium. The pygidium displays prominent radiating ribs, creating an attractive pattern that stands out against the surrounding matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fossil rests within a shallow, oval-shaped depression in an approximately 3.5 x 3.5-inch limestone matrix. The surrounding stone features an intricate network of pale mineral veins against gray, tan, and earthy brown tones, providing a striking natural backdrop for the darker trilobite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatyscutellum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to the scutelluid group of trilobites, recognized for their distinctive broad tail shields. These ancient marine arthropods inhabited the seafloor of prehistoric oceans, and their fossilized remains provide valuable insight into the diversity of life during the Devonian Period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinctive fan-shaped pygidium, contrasting coloration, and beautifully textured matrix, this specimen makes an excellent addition to any fossil collection or natural history display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatyscutellum tafilaltense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle Devonian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 390 million years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hamar Laghdad, Erfoud, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3.5 x 3.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/shipping-and-pick-up\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/return-policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/authenticity\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyrannostorus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47142403408068,"sku":"PLT-TAF-TRL","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Platyscutellumtafilaltense1.jpg?v=1793393308","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/platyscutellum-tafilaltense-trilobite","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}