{"product_id":"large-ancient-calymene-trilobite-fossil","title":"Large Ancient Calymene Trilobite Fossil","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"517\"\u003eOwn a genuine piece of prehistoric history with this authentic \u003cstrong data-end=\"609\" data-start=\"580\"\u003eCalymene Trilobite Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e from the famous fossil beds of \u003cstrong data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"641\"\u003eJebel Tiskouine in Morocco’s Anti-Atlas Region\u003c\/strong\u003e. This remarkable \u003cstrong data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"709\"\u003eMoroccan trilobite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e is preserved as a natural internal mould within sandstone and offers an incredible glimpse into ancient marine life that existed over 440 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"897\"\u003eTrilobites were extinct marine arthropods related to modern crabs, lobsters, and horseshoe crabs. First appearing during the Early Cambrian Period around 521 million years ago, they became one of the most successful life forms in Earth’s ancient oceans. With more than 25,000 known species, trilobites occupied nearly every marine environment before eventually disappearing during the Permian mass extinction approximately 250 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1344\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003eOrdovician trilobite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the fossil-rich \u003cstrong data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eKtaoua Group\u003c\/strong\u003e formations of Morocco, an area once covered by a shallow prehistoric sea. Over millions of years, sediment buried these ancient creatures, preserving their detailed segmented bodies within stone. Today, the Anti-Atlas Mountains are internationally recognised for producing some of the world’s most collectible trilobite fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2066\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003eOften referred to as \u003cem data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003eFlexicalymene ouzregui\u003c\/em\u003e, these fossils remain highly sought after by fossil collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts. Each \u003cstrong data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003eauthentic trilobite fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e is completely unique, with natural variations in preservation, texture, and colour that add to its prehistoric character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2073\" data-section-id=\"19tr6of\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2073\" data-section-id=\"19tr6of\"\u003eThe Details You Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2423\" data-start=\"2126\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2128\"\u003eSPECIMEN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil Calymene Trilobite\u003cbr data-end=\"2170\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2172\"\u003eSPECIES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003eColpocoryphe\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr data-end=\"2206\" data-start=\"2203\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003eAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Ordovician (Approx. 440–450 Million Years Old)\u003cbr data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003eFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ktaoua Group\u003cbr data-end=\"2304\" data-start=\"2301\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2319\" data-start=\"2306\"\u003eLOCATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jebel Tiskouine, Anti-Atlas Region, Morocco\u003cbr data-end=\"2366\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2368\"\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84mm x 46mm\u003cbr data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2396\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2412\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2581\" data-start=\"2425\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2581\" data-start=\"2425\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach fossil is carefully selected by Forever Gems and makes a fascinating addition to any fossil collection, curiosity cabinet, or natural history display.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46185342730436,"sku":"S781","price":180.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S781LargeCalymeneTrilobiteFossil_1.webp?v=1779802883","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/large-ancient-calymene-trilobite-fossil","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}