{"product_id":"spiral-gastropod","title":"Spiral Gastropod (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fossil is the shell of a spiral gastropod that lived approximately 54 million years ago, during the Eocene epoch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastropods, one of the most diverse groups of species on Earth, are second in variety only to insects. With an estimated 24,000 terrestrial species, 35,000 aquatic species, and 15,000 extinct species, the specific species of this shell is yet to be determined. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many fossils where soft tissues decay rapidly, the spiral shell’s structure lends itself well to preservation. This particular shell exhibits a remarkable state of preservation, retaining its intricate spiral structure, which is characteristic of many gastropods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastropods are known for their long evolutionary history, with the earliest fossils dating back to the Cambrian Period, around 500 million years ago, highlighting their resilience and adaptability through Earth’s history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne spiraled gastropod displayed in an acrylic case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect addition for your fossil collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages are representative of the specimen you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43730710724631,"sku":"OOO","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/8099\/9959\/files\/spiral-gastropod-sp-0905-428149.jpg?v=1762208732","url":"https:\/\/animeimports.net\/products\/spiral-gastropod","provider":"Anime Imports LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}