{"product_id":"trilobites-fossil","title":"Natural Trilobite Fossils – Prehistoric Marine Fossil Specimens","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep back millions of years and discover a fascinating piece of Earth's prehistoric history with these natural Trilobite fossils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobites were among the earliest and most successful marine creatures to inhabit our planet, first appearing over 500 million years ago during the Cambrian Period, long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrilobite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means \"three lobes\", referring to the three distinct sections running along the length of their segmented bodies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese remarkable creatures thrived in ancient oceans for almost 300 million years before becoming extinct approximately 252 million years ago, at the end of the Permian Period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith their distinctive segmented bodies, intricate natural markings and rustic appearance, Trilobite fossils make wonderful additions to fossil collections and are perfect for anyone fascinated by natural history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're an experienced collector, just starting your fossil collection or looking for an unusual gift, these prehistoric treasures offer a wonderful glimpse into life millions of years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece A – Approximately 6 × 4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely natural Trilobite fossil with distinctive segmented markings and a rustic, earthy appearance. This specimen has an area of missing material and natural cracking on the reverse, as shown in the photographs. The fossil remains in one piece and was purchased in this condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece B – Approximately 6.5 × 3.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful natural Trilobite fossil featuring well-defined segmented detail and a lovely rustic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth fossils are individually photographed, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou will receive the exact Trilobite fossil shown in the photographs for your chosen piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs these are natural fossil specimens, variations in colour, texture, shape and surface markings are part of their unique prehistoric character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach fossil will be carefully wrapped and packaged to help protect it during delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CrystalBoutique.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"A – 6 × 4cm","offer_id":55694604403064,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"B – 6.5 × 3.5cm","offer_id":55694604435832,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/9381\/9482\/files\/IMG_32274.jpg?v=1791483936","url":"https:\/\/crystalboutique.co.uk\/products\/trilobites-fossil","provider":"CrystalBoutique.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}