#trilobite of the day

[zoe248]

Trilobite of the Day 65

Boedaspis ensifer (Whittington and Bohlin, 1960) Lower Ordovician Volkhovian Level Formation Putilovo Quarry, St. Petersburg Region, Russia 2.8 cm

Considered by many to be one of the most dramatic trilobites in the world.

[amnhnyc]

Research alert! A new study finds that an extremely well-preserved fossil of Triarthrus eatoni, a trilobite found in upstate New York, has an additional set of legs underneath its head! What did researchers learn from this discovery? Find out with Museum Curator Melanie Hopkins, who coauthored the research. Read more.

[ratatatastic]

lundy wanted the knighter goalie goal so bad too now thats love </3

[dear-space-cadet]

this old tweet i just found from when i accidentally almost texted nick mccarthy that i was outside his house

[estebanthrives]

🌹 Today you deserve a treat 🍫

So why not bite into the opportunity of a lifetime by venturing forth into the mysterious, perilous and steamy world of the Cambrian Ocean Fauna?

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Hey

I made a video after speculating on what the Cambrian Ocean might've sounded like! Spent a few days doing research and others learning a little bit of video and sound editing. Sound design is hard!

Roaring winds, crashing waves and tectonic activity surround the flourishing wildlife developing in the Paleozoic seafloor.

And in there, a menagerie of distinct sounds gathers.

The clicking of legs, the pinching of claws, the brushing of primitive fins and calls made up of buzzes, chirps and squeaks; some of the very first songs telling stories of a bygone era.

I hope it strikes a good balance between a primitive invertebrate paradise landscape and an light atmospheric track to put on the background while you go on about your day.

And if you wanted a pleasant surprise for you or your partner...

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Enjoy!

[ravewing]

the 12 days of anomalochristmas

an anomalochristmas carol

on the first day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me a trilobite in the deep sea

on the second day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the third day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the fourth day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me four marella three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the fifth day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me five yellow nectocaris four marella three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the sixth day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me six hallucigenia five yellow nectocaris four marella three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the seventh day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me seven pikaia swimming six hallucigenia five yellow nectocaris four marella three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the eighth day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me eight halkieria dancing seven pikaia swimming six hallucigenia five yellow nectocaris four marella three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the ninth day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me nine odontogriphus crawling eight halkieria dancing seven pikaia swimming six hallucigenia five yellow nectocaris four marella three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the tenth day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me ten anomalocaris hunting nine odontogriphus crawling eight halkieria dancing seven pikaia swimming six hallucigenia five yellow nectocaris four marella three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the eleventh day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me eleven eldonia floating ten anomalocaris hunting nine odontogriphus crawling eight halkieria dancing seven pikaia swimming six hallucigenia five yellow nectocaris four marella three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

on the twelfth day of anomalochristmas my true love gave to me twelve burgess shale friends eleven eldonia floating ten anomalocaris hunting nine odontogriphus crawling eight halkieria dancing seven pikaia swimming six hallucigenia five yellow nectocaris four marella three spiky wiwaxia two purple opabinia and a trilobite in the deep sea

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[solidagold]

Happy National Fossil day!! All of these beauties found in Pennsylvania :)

[little-creature-of-the-day]

little creature of the day: trilobite beetle

these guys are very interesting

image source

[containable]

I LOVE YOU SCP-4131!!!!

[trilobiter]

I put on a bright green sweater today without even thinking about it. It's in my genes, I suppose.

[valhikes]

Caliente Field Office BLM, Nevada

Just a quick stop for a little paleontology. There are trilobites to be found!

[zoe248]

Trilobite of the Day 62

Bellacartwrightia phyllocaudata (Lieberman & Kloc, 1997) Middle Devonian, Givetian Moscow Formation, Deep Run Shale Member Geneseo, Livingston County, New York 6.5 cm

[amnhnyc]

Welcome back to Trilobite Tuesday! Holmia, a rare Lower Cambrian trilobite, is named after the Latin word for Stockholm, Sweden—the city near which these 520 million year old trilobites are found. This specimen is 2 in (5.1 cm) in length.

[scobbe]

Just realized that if everything is eternal in heaven that means that one day maybe we *can* all peer under the Cambrian seas…

[suzetonic]

Went fossil hunting and came back with this beauty:

It's slightly damaged, but it's the most complete trilobite fossil I've ever found.

[alithographica]

Museum SOS

I just saw the news that the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca, NY is facing foreclosure after a group of donors failed to produce about $30 million USD that they had promised.

The museum is run by the Paleontological Research Institution, whose collection has about 7 million fossil specimens—one of the largest in the US—and is one of only a few natural history museums in upstate NY. PRI runs both the Museum and the Cayuga Nature Center, which is also dealing with the budget shortfall.

The organization is working on restructuring (namely downsizing) to improve their financial sustainability but they still need funds, and one thing they've said could help is if people shop at their store!

The foreclosure news broke like two days ago and their shop is already selling fast (testament to how many people want them to survive!) but there are a few items left in stock, including some prehistoric plushies. If you want to make a purchase to help maybe keep them afloat, their online gift shop is here and is honestly extremely reasonably priced.

so how about a FOOT LONG TULLY MONSTER

OR A DUNKLEOSTEUS

OR SOME

TRILOBITE SLIPPERS

They've also got some books, shirts, toys, etc. and I'm sure those sales numbers will help the authors/artists as well.

(Regular donations are also welcomed)