{"product_id":"moroccan-trilobite-fossil-palaeozoic-marine-specimen","title":"Moroccan Calymene Trilobite Fossil — Silurian Period - Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine \u003cem\u003eCalymene\u003c\/em\u003e trilobite fossil from Morocco, dating to the Silurian Period approximately 443–419 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrilobites were extinct marine arthropods that inhabited ancient seas for hundreds of millions of years. The name trilobite refers to the three longitudinal lobes running along the body: a raised central axis flanked by two side lobes. Their hard, calcified exoskeleton was divided into a head, segmented thorax and tail shield, providing protection while allowing movement across the sea floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalymene\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic trilobite form, recognised for its strongly segmented body and rounded outline. Like many trilobites, it could curl or enrol its body as a defence against predators—similar in principle to a modern woodlouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese specimens come from Morocco, where extensive Palaeozoic marine rocks preserve a remarkably diverse record of ancient ocean life. Careful mechanical preparation is often required to expose the fossil from its surrounding stone matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo specimens are available. Each is naturally different in shape, preservation, matrix and visible detail. The price is for one specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Moroccan trilobite fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: \u003cem\u003eCalymene\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeological period: Silurian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: approximately 443–419 million years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserved in natural stone matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo specimens available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice is for one specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully when added, as natural fractures, incomplete areas, mineral deposits and preparation marks can be expected in genuine fossil specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn accessible piece of ancient marine history for a fossil collection, educational display or cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Time Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48813505904865,"sku":"DTA-000047","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7892\/7841\/files\/01-trilobite-front-view.png?v=1789216279","url":"https:\/\/deeptimeatelier.com\/products\/moroccan-trilobite-fossil-palaeozoic-marine-specimen","provider":"Deep Time Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}