{"product_id":"urchin-spine-fossils","title":"Urchin Spine Fossils","description":"\u003cp\u003eUrchin Spine Fossils include three fossilized urchin spines displayed in an acrylic case. Includes a detailed information card to provide the science and history about the fossil. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA perfect addition for your collection or a perfect gift for the collector on your list. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are representative of the specimens you will receive. *Last image from the Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard College, 1863.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSea urchins have played an essential role in the ocean’s ecosystems dating back hundreds of millions of years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTheir distinct appearance includes a hard, calcified shell known as a test, covered in movable spines, providing protection and aiding in locomotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFossilized urchin spines are fascinating remnants that offer valuable insights into the history of these creatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe spine itself is a complex structure made of calcite and often intricately designed, serving various functions such as defense against predators and burrowing into the sediment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe preservation of an urchin’s spine can reveal details about its species, size, and even behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Please expect some natural variation; every fossil is unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStemcell opened in Tulsa, OK in 2016. They believe a better world is just one idea away. As fans of science, they thought there should be a place to shop for scientific supplies and goods, so they created that shop. Nothing fascinates people quite like science. It's like real magic! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954684285149,"sku":"UR-1345","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0440\/9068\/7645\/files\/urchin-spine-fossils-1614954.jpg?v=1763378615","url":"https:\/\/digsshowroom.com\/products\/urchin-spine-fossils","provider":"DIGS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}