1.3" Metacanthina Issoumourensis Trilobite Fossil Devonian Age 400 Mil Yrs Old COA

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Location: Lghaft, Morocco

Weight: 5.3 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Thick (Matrix)

The trilobite is: 1.3 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick

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Metacanthina Issoumourensis

Status: Extinct
Group: Marine Arthropods
Class: Trilobita

Time Range:

First appearance: ~521 million years ago
Geological period: Early Cambrian (Atdabanian stage)
Era: Paleozoic
Extinction: Long before dinosaurs

Overview:
Trilobites were among the earliest arthropods to inhabit Earth’s oceans and are considered some of the first complex life forms. They dominated marine environments for hundreds of millions of years and remain one of the most recognizable fossil groups in the Paleozoic record.

Defining Traits:

Hardened exoskeleton — the earliest known skeletal structure in animals
Distinct three-lobed body plan
Highly segmented and adaptable form

Body Structure:

Cephalon (head): Compound eyes, feeding structures, sensory organs
Thorax: Flexible midsection with 2–61 articulated segments
Pygidium (tail): Fused segments forming a rear shield

Habitat:

Ancient marine environments
Shallow seas to deeper ocean floors

Why Trilobites Matter:

Key indicators of Paleozoic marine ecosystems
Essential for studying early arthropod evolution
Among the most abundant and well-preserved fossils

Fossil Legacy:

Found worldwide
Display exceptional anatomical detail
Widely studied by scientists and collectors alike

Please be aware of the nature of fossils:

Being buried under the ground for millions of years under tons of pressure tends to be rough. No fossil comes out of the ground whole and perfect. Most fossils have undergone some restoration, while others are altered by man simply to enhance their presentation in different ways. The workers in Morocco do a very professional job of unearthing and preserving these natural treasures; however, natural cracks are visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and are not considered defects.