1.8" Coltraenia Oufatenensis Trilobite Fossil Devonian Morocco 400 Mil Yrs Old COA
Location: Lghaft, Morocco
Weight: 3.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.1 Inches Long, 1.9 Inches Wide, 1.1 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Trilobite Dimensions: 1.8 Inches Long, 1.1 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick
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Coltraenia Oufatenensis
Trilobites are extinct marine arthropods belonging to the class Trilobita and represent some of the earliest known arthropods in the fossil record. First appearing around 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period, trilobites thrived in Earth’s ancient oceans and are among the most important index fossils of the Paleozoic Era. Their long evolutionary history and wide distribution make trilobite fossils highly significant for understanding early marine life.
One of the defining features of trilobites is their hard exoskeleton, which makes them the first known animals with a skeleton and allows for exceptional preservation as fossils. The trilobite shell is distinctly divided lengthwise into three lobes—a central axial lobe and two symmetrical pleural lobes, which is the origin of the name trilobite, meaning “three-lobed.”
The trilobite body is also divided into three main anatomical regions. The cephalon (head) housed compound eyes, mouthparts, and sensory organs such as antennae. The thorax consisted of multiple articulated segments, ranging from as few as two to as many as sixty-one, allowing for flexibility and movement. The pygidium (tail) formed the rear section, where segments were fused.
Extinct long before the rise of dinosaurs, trilobites remain one of the most recognizable and sought-after fossil arthropods, prized by collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts for their diversity, preservation, and importance in early evolutionary history.
Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Fossils buried for millions of years under intense pressure often appear rough and imperfect. Fully intact fossils are rare; most require restoration, and some are even modified by humans to enhance their appearance. In Morocco, skilled workers meticulously excavate and preserve these natural treasures, though natural cracks are frequently visible on the surface. These cracks are considered part of the fossil's natural beauty and are not seen as flaws.
