{"product_id":"astraspis-prehistoric-fish-plush-soft-realistic-and-perfect-for-science-enthusiasts-stt-fs034","title":"Astraspis Prehistoric Fish Plush – Soft, Realistic, and Perfect for Science Enthusiasts","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring ancient oceans to life with this Astraspis Prehistoric Fish Plush by SoftDaysLab! Modeled after the fascinating Ordovician jawless fish, this lifelike plush features a textured, scale-like design and vibrant green color. Perfect for paleontology fans, science lovers, or anyone who appreciates unique and educational toys. Add this cuddly prehistoric creature to your collection today!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Message_messageTextContainer__w64Sc\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Message_selectableText__SQ8WH\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Markdown_markdownContainer__Tz3HQ\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Prose_prose__7AjXb Prose_presets_prose__H9VRM Prose_presets_theme-hi-contrast__LQyM9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAstraspis: The Star-Shielded Ancient Swimmer!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstraspis\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \"star shield,\" was a primitive jawless fish that lived during the \u003cstrong\u003eMiddle to Late Ordovician period\u003c\/strong\u003e, around \u003cstrong\u003e467–443 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ancient swimmer was about \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm (7.9 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e long and roamed the seas of \u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e, including areas like Colorado and Wyoming, and even parts of \u003cstrong\u003eBolivia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstraspis was well-armored, with a body covered in \u003cstrong\u003eplate-like scales\u003c\/strong\u003e and a forebody shielded by larger protective plates. Its name comes from the unique \u003cstrong\u003estar-shaped tubercles\u003c\/strong\u003e on its bony plates, which were made of \u003cstrong\u003edentine\u003c\/strong\u003e, similar to the material in modern shark teeth. The fish also had eight \u003cstrong\u003egill openings\u003c\/strong\u003e on each side and \u003cstrong\u003elarge, side-facing eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping it navigate its watery world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its tough exterior and intriguing structure, Astraspis was a simple creature, lacking jaws or paired fins. It’s closely related to other early fishes like \u003cstrong\u003eArandaspis\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSacabambaspis\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a key figure in vertebrate evolutionary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstraspis is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of vertebrate life, showcasing how armor-like adaptations helped ancient creatures thrive in prehistoric oceans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63456310722641,"sku":"STT-FS034-","price":34.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1080\/7859\/6177\/files\/STT-FS034-001.jpg?v=1794187973","url":"https:\/\/softdays.store\/products\/astraspis-prehistoric-fish-plush-soft-realistic-and-perfect-for-science-enthusiasts-stt-fs034","provider":"SoftDays","version":"1.0","type":"link"}