{"product_id":"trilobite-geode","title":"Cambropallas Trilobite Cluster Positive\/Negative, Morocco","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCambrian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e541-485 Million Years Ago\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e100 million of years older than the first shark, 290 million years older than the first dinosaur, Trilobites shaped our world for nearly 300 million years when they appeared at the beginning of the Cambrian period and kicked off the Cambrian Explosion, which saw a rapid diversification of complex life. And diverse Trilobites were, with over 20,000 species (that we know of) that existed until the Permian mass extinction 252 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeen here is a composited cluster of \u003ci\u003eCambropallas\u003c\/i\u003e Trilobite fossils, arranged to overlap to replicate a death plate. Although the composition is manmade, the fossils within are actual Trilobite fossils with minimal restoration work on each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe positive and negative sides of the cluster are visible, providing a dual perspective that highlights the segmentation and texture of these ancient arthropods. An engaging \u003ci\u003eobjet d’art\u003c\/i\u003e that’s part science, part sculpture, this unique piece is perfect for natural history and fossil collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions: 20 x 23 inches, 41 lbs each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIncludes only one stand, photo is a composite with each half photographed on the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDue to the size and weight of this item, it is Pickup Only from the Houston Museum of Natural Science – Hermann Park location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOUGAFER MINERALS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535076196572,"sku":"006642","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3866\/3388\/files\/215.TrilobiteGeode.jpg?v=1780509040","url":"https:\/\/museumstore.hmns.org\/products\/trilobite-geode","provider":"Houston Museum of Natural Science","version":"1.0","type":"link"}