{"product_id":"z18f-os-caterpillar-zombie-fungus-glass-dome-dsply-taxidermy-oddity-curiosity","title":"z18f  (OS) Caterpillar Zombie Fungus glass dome dsply Taxidermy Oddity Curiosity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scenic City Oddities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsect Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e caterpillar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass Dome display\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe product is a handmade glass dome display featuring a caterpillar infected by a zombie fungus. The display showcases the caterpillar in a unique and intriguing way, making it a curious and unusual decor piece or gift for those interested in entomology and oddities. The display dome used in the creation of this piece adds to its visual appeal and make it a standout addition to any collection.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ez18f #3 This a very nice glass dome display is of a preserved Caterpillar taken over by a fungi. This would look great in any entomology collection, bug or insect group.  It would also serve well in a science classroom setting. The glass dome will keep him safe and clean for years to come!  This display is approx. 3 1\/2 x 2 1\/4\" with a glass dome and wood base. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSpecies: Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Fungi)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOphiocordyceps sinensis, known colloquially as caterpillar fungus, is an entomopathogenic fungus in the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. It is mainly found in the meadows above 3,500 metres on the Tibetan Plateau in Tibet and the Himalayan regions of Bhutan and Nepal\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e𝓢𝓬𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓬 𝓒𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓞𝓭𝓭𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼 - 𝓦𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓶𝓪𝓬𝓪𝓫𝓻𝓮 𝓶𝓮𝓮𝓽𝓼 𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓵🐇🔮✨\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNOTE:  If your item is in a glass dome please be aware that the domes are NOT permanently connected to the base. Care has to be taken when opening or removing the dome so not to damage the display or specimen.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWe do our best to insure all specimens, animals, insects and flora,  used in our displays or offered by us are sustainably sourced.  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCheck us out!  Please check out our other displays, they make wonderful Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary, and all special occasions and even Man Cave displays!  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWe also specialize in Antique Victorian Style displays, Dark Academia, Custom displays, insects and animals displays, Anthropomorphic, bone, jewelry and unique handmade items. We also offer lots of small items for your Curiosity cabinets.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIf you purchase a second item with your order and send a note with the order that says \"gift\", we will include a gift with your order.  All orders must have 2 or more items (not identical) to qualify. Our way of saying \"Thank you\" for looking!  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAll displays will be carefully packed to the best of our ability to insure a safe and damage free arrival. With Ground Advantage and Priority mail you will be covered by $100 worth of insurance.  If damage occurs in shipping and your item was shipped with Ground Advantage or Priority mail, the post office now requires you to bring the package in to a postal center\/office for inspection before any insurance payments will be approved and the item has to be in the original shipping box with all packing as you received still in box.  Your refund will be processed once the package has been inspected and the receipt from the post office acknowledging the inspection is forwarded to us. This is an ordeal that no one wants to go through, including us, so we do our best to make sure no one has too! \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePlease contact us as soon as your receive if you would like to return the item.  Returns are accepted if the request is received for the return within 14 days of the delivery and the return is received within 30 days of the delivery date.  Return must be received in original condition, in original packaging.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePaid shipping items:  Return shipping to be paid for the buyer.  Cost of original item refunded once the item is returned.  Shipping costs are not refundable.  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFree shipping items: Return shipping to be paid for the buyer.    Cost of original item refunded minus an $8. restocking fee (unless an otherwise noted charge is posted in the listing description) to cover original shipping and handling.  Shipping costs are not refundable. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eItems that ship free and are returned for incorrect address or insufficient address will be charged a restocking fee or shipping fee to cover initial shipping costs and the balance refunded or given the option to purchase shipping for resending the item with corrected address. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIf there was an original shipping fee and the item is returned for an incorrect or insufficient address and you would like the item resent, the option will be given to repurchase shipping. There are no refunds on initial shipping for an incorrect or insufficient address. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scenic City Oddities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51507624968480,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/7702\/9920\/files\/57_58e73aed-dc47-43d9-88cc-cb9b1f7b6e50.jpg?v=1776875002","url":"https:\/\/sceniccityoddities.com\/products\/z18f-os-caterpillar-zombie-fungus-glass-dome-dsply-taxidermy-oddity-curiosity","provider":"Scenic City Oddities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}