{"product_id":"2-coltraenia-oufatenensis-trilobite-fossil-devonian-morocco-400-mil-yrs-old-coa-06mcc3577","title":"2\" Coltraenia Oufatenensis Trilobite Fossil Devonian Morocco 400 Mil Yrs Old COA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e Location: Lghaft, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4.7 Ounces \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 2.9 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 1.3 Inches Thick (\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(185, 102, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrilobite Dimensions: 2 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(185, 102, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eComes with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(185, 102, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eColtraenia Oufatenensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(185, 102, 14);\"\u003eTrilobites\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eare extinct marine arthropods belonging to the class Trilobita and represent some of the earliest known arthropods in the fossil record. First appearing around 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period, trilobites thrived in Earth’s ancient oceans and are among the most important index fossils of the Paleozoic Era. Their long evolutionary history and wide distribution make trilobite fossils highly significant for understanding early marine life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"491\"\u003eOne of the defining features of trilobites is their hard exoskeleton, which makes them the first known animals with a skeleton and allows for exceptional preservation as fossils. The trilobite shell is distinctly divided lengthwise into three lobes—a central axial lobe and two symmetrical pleural lobes, which is the origin of the name \u003cem data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"841\"\u003etrilobite\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “three-lobed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"878\"\u003eThe trilobite body is also divided into three main anatomical regions. The cephalon (head) housed compound eyes, mouthparts, and sensory organs such as antennae. The thorax consisted of multiple articulated segments, ranging from as few as two to as many as sixty-one, allowing for flexibility and movement. The pygidium (tail) formed the rear section, where segments were fused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1541\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eExtinct long before the rise of dinosaurs, trilobites remain one of the most recognizable and sought-after fossil arthropods, prized by collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts for their diversity, preservation, and importance in early evolutionary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg height=\"888\" width=\"1274\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/Trilobite_New.jpg?v=1750955150\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/znO8q5Ht17g\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #bf9000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePlease be aware of the nature of fossils:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFossils buried for millions of years under intense pressure often appear rough and imperfect. 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