{"product_id":"harpes-trilobite-fossil-specimen-7","title":"Harpes Trilobite - Fossil Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMined from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Lower Devonian fossil beds, Anti-Atlas region, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e Devonian Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeological Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 393-419 mya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This one of a kind Harpes trilobite fossil specimen from Morocco features a glossy black trilobite prepared in high relief on a pale grey limestone matrix. The fossil shows a broad, rounded cephalic shield with long, upward-curving genal spines, a defined central glabella, and ribbed thoracic segments visible toward the back. The surrounding matrix has a lightly textured, hand-prepared surface with small natural pits and rough dark edges, giving the piece strong contrast and a dramatic three-dimensional display profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eHarpes is a distinctive genus of trilobite known for its wide, perforated head shield and sweeping crescent-like outline. Trilobites were ancient marine arthropods that lived in Paleozoic seas for hundreds of millions of years, and Moroccan deposits are especially well known for producing dramatic trilobite fossils from Devonian-age marine sediments. Harpes trilobites are particularly recognizable because of their ornate cephalon, curved spines, and unusual shovel-like head structure, which may have helped them move through soft seafloor sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eFossils are often associated with grounding, ancient wisdom, patience, protection, and connection to Earth’s history. Trilobite fossils are especially popular among collectors and fossil enthusiasts as symbols of endurance, transformation, and deep time. As a display piece, this Harpes trilobite carries a strong prehistoric presence and serves as a striking reminder of ancient marine life preserved through natural geological processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1pc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph. We do what we can to buy good quality products and price them honestly. The rocks may differ from the photos, but we hope we do them justice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morocco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48622872985770,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/HarpesTrilobite-Morocco-1000g.jpg?v=1783038014","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/es\/products\/harpes-trilobite-fossil-specimen-7","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}