{"product_id":"selenopeltis-trilobite","title":"Selenopeltis Trilobite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its impressive size, broad segmented body, and distinctive elongated spines, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelenopeltis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. trilobite is a fascinating example of the ancient marine life that inhabited Earth's Late Ordovician seas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the Late Ordovician Period approximately 450 million years ago, this specimen comes from the Ktaoua Formation in the Bordj region of Morocco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelenopeltis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilobites are particularly recognized for their broad body structure and long, curved spines extending from the sides of their exoskeletons. These remarkable marine arthropods inhabited ancient seafloors, where their prominent spines may have provided protection against predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive specimen measures approximately 4.25 inches and is preserved on a natural matrix measuring approximately 5.5 × 5.25 inches. Its rich brown exoskeleton contrasts beautifully with the textured gray matrix, highlighting its broad, well-defined body segments and long, gracefully curved spines. The surrounding matrix features intricate natural patterns and subtle color variations that add to the specimen's visual appeal. Its substantial size, distinctive anatomy, and detailed preservation make it an attractive display specimen from Morocco's rich Ordovician 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\u003eSelenopeltis\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 Late Ordovician\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 450 million years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ktaoua Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bordj, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 4.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 5.5 × 5.25 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":47087765225668,"sku":"SLN-TRL","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/Selenopeltis1.png?v=1792627107","url":"https:\/\/tyrannostorus.com\/products\/selenopeltis-trilobite","provider":"Tyrannostorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}