Fossil - Trilobite (Metacryphaeus venustus) XS size

Fossil - Trilobite ( Metacryphaeus venustus ) , XS size

A nearly complete, small trilobite fossil. The unique Metacryphaeus is one of the genera of the Calmoniidae family. Fossils of the genus Metacryphaeus have been found in Bolivia, Brazil, South Africa and Uruguay, among others. The species was named in 1907. The specimen measures approximately 23mm x 23mm x 16mm. Weight approx. 20g.

Trilobites ( Trilobita ) are extinct arthropods that somewhat resemble the Moluccan crab or the sea urchin. They lived in the seas and were among the most successful animals of their time. Trilobites flourished during the Cambrian period, which began about 542 million years ago. Since trilobites were fully developed at that time, their ancestors must have lived as early as the Ediacaran period, 630–542 million years ago. Trilobites are the earliest known class of arthropods, with over 25,000 known species. The possible ancestor of trilobites was Spriggina , which lived in shallow marine waters during the Precambrian period. After the Cambrian period, trilobites became rare, but some species survived until the Permian period, which ended about 251 million years ago.

Symbol meaning

Trilobites, like other fossils, concretely remind you of the importance of transitional processes, transformation, and personal growth, helping you understand the mystery of life and the definition of time. In astrology, its signs are Capricorn and Virgo.

Ritual use

Trilobites have been found in ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman tombs, with holes drilled into them suggesting they were used as amulets. Used on an altar or as an amulet, the fossils help you move from the old to the new, from the past to the future.

Note! Fossils are natural products, and Each one is unique. As a result, colors, shapes, and brightness may vary. Condition ranges from fair to good and includes wear, fractures, and small chips typical of fossils.