{"product_id":"pleistocene-trachemys-platymarginata-turtle-shell-fossil","title":"Pleistocene Trachemys Platymarginata Turtle Shell Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare complete fossil turtle shell from the Pleistocene period, identified as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrachemys platymarginata\u003c\/strong\u003e, an extinct freshwater slider turtle species found in Florida. This specimen comes from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilchrist County, Florida\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area known for significant Pleistocene vertebrate fossil material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is offered without the skeleton and displays a well-preserved domed carapace form with visible scute patterning, natural surface texture, and mineralized fossil coloration. Complete or substantially complete turtle shells are far less common than individual shell plates, as turtle shells often separate into individual scutes after burial and fossilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive natural history specimen, this fossil would display beautifully in a cabinet of curiosities, library, study, gallery, or fossil collection. Its compact size and recognizable form make it both scientifically interesting and highly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\" H x 9\" W x 12\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTrachemys platymarginata\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExtinct freshwater slider turtle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePleistocene (2.58 million to 11,700 years ago)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGilchrist County, Florida, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFossilized turtle shell \/ carapace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComplete shell, without skeleton\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegaso Gallery Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51904598475037,"sku":"PGD00027677","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0370\/0419\/files\/0_image-2-Photoroom.jpg?v=1781887129","url":"https:\/\/pegasogallerydesign.com\/products\/pleistocene-trachemys-platymarginata-turtle-shell-fossil","provider":"Pegaso Gallery Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}