Butterfly stone Hu-die-shih trilobites
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Butterfly stone Hu-die-shih trilobites
Trilobite Drepanura; inferred Upper Cambrian, Shantung Province, China. Mounted slab from Keeper?s Meeting Room
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Arthropod Arthropoda Fossil Fossilised Slab Trilobita Trilobite Trilobitomorpha Invertebrata
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This photograph showcases a beautifully preserved Butterfly Stone, featuring a trilobite fossil of the species Drepanura from the Upper Cambrian period. Discovered in the Shantung Province of China, this exquisite find is now mounted on a slab, displaying the intricate patterns and delicate details of the ancient arthropod. Trilobites, extinct marine invertebrates, are characterized by their segmented bodies and three pairs of jointed legs. The Drepanura species, belonging to the family Damesellidae, is known for its elongated, fan-like pygidium, or tail, which resembles the wings of a butterfly, hence the name "Butterfly Stone." The intricate patterns on the trilobite's body, visible in this photograph, are remnants of the mineralized exoskeleton that protected these ancient creatures from predators and the environment. The Lichida and Neodrepanura are other related trilobite genera with similar fan-like pygidia. The discovery of such well-preserved fossils provides valuable insights into the history of life on Earth, offering a glimpse into the diverse marine ecosystems that existed millions of years ago. The Butterfly Stone is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, frozen in time and now showcased for us to marvel at.
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