{"product_id":"orthoceras-egg-fossil-morocco","title":"Orthoceras - Fossil Egg","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Tafilalt, eastern Anti-Atlas, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Paleozoic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeological Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Silurian (Ludlow), about 425–420 mya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOrthoceras is a genus of extinct cephalopods that lived in the oceans during the Paleozoic era, between about 444 and 359 million years ago. These creatures were similar to modern-day squid or nautilus, but had a long, straight shell that could reach up to several feet in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Orthoceras\" comes from the Greek words \"ortho\" meaning straight, and \"keras\" meaning horn. The shell of Orthoceras was made up of a series of chambers that were connected by a central tube called a siphuncle. As the animal grew, it would add new chambers to its shell, moving its body forward into the newest and largest chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to their aesthetic value, Orthoceras fossils also have scientific significance. They provide valuable information about the evolution of cephalopods and the ancient marine ecosystems in which they lived. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of 1 egg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 6cm x 4.5cm x 4.5cm  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 egg\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1pc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the \"staff pick option\", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morocco","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":44709589778602,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staff Pick","offer_id":44709589811370,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Orthoceras-Egg-Fossil-Morocco_9.jpg?v=1682630265","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/de\/products\/orthoceras-egg-fossil-morocco","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}