{"product_id":"trilobite","title":"Trilobite Fossil Cast - Museum-Quality Paleontological Reproduction 6L","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrilobites are among the most successful animals ever to evolve. These ancient marine arthropods first appeared approximately 521 million years ago and survived for over 300 million years - outlasting the vast majority of animal groups that have ever existed - before disappearing in the Permian extinction event 252 million years ago. This \u003cstrong\u003eTrilobite fossil cast\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces a beautifully preserved 6 in specimen, capturing the segmented exoskeleton, the distinctive pleural lobes, and the compound eye structure that make trilobites one of the most recognizable and beloved fossils in the natural history collecting world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300 Million Years of Ocean Life in Six Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ancient marine arthropod fossil replica is hand-cast in compound stone in the USA and finished with an aged patina that replicates the warm tonal character of a limestone matrix specimen. Every segment of the thorax, every detail of the cephalon, and the characteristic axial lobe that gives trilobites their three-lobed profile are faithfully rendered. At 6 in L, this is a full-size specimen of a mid-range trilobite - substantial enough to examine in detail, compact enough to display anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trilobite Fossil Cast as Study and Display Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Paleozoic ocean creature cast is ideal for natural history classrooms, geology and paleontology study collections, and private collectors building a survey of ancient marine life. It pairs naturally with the Ammonite (SK231), Crinoid (SK230), and Nautilus Ammonite in Rock (5100Z) casts to form a compelling marine fossil display spanning hundreds of millions of years of ocean history. This compound stone trilobite reproduction is durable, non-organic, and built to museum display standards. Weighs approximately 3 lbs. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/era-prehistoric-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrehistoric Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/natural-history-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNatural History Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e SK220\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 in L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compound stone, hand-cast in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor further reading on trilobites, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ucmp.berkeley.edu\/exhibit\/cambrian\/clas_tri.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUC Museum of Paleontology - Trilobita\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skullduggery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43198752653425,"sku":"SK220","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/SK220-large-trilobite-21-1080sqr.jpg?v=1778103639","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/trilobite","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}