2.2" Moroccops Trilobite Fossil Devonian Morocco 400 Million Years Old COA

Location: Lghaft, Morocco

Weight: 6.4 Ounces 

Dimensions: 2.9 Inches Long, 2.8 Inches Wide, 1.4 Inches Thick (Matrix)

Trilobite Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 1.1 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick

Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Moroccops Trilobite

Trilobites were a remarkably successful group of extinct marine arthropods that belonged to the class Trilobita. They first appeared in Earth’s oceans approximately 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of complex life. Throughout the Paleozoic Era, trilobites inhabited ancient seas across the globe, becoming one of the most enduring and recognizable forms of early marine life before their extinction long before the rise of dinosaurs.

A defining characteristic of trilobites was their rigid, mineralized exoskeleton, the earliest known skeletal structure in the animal kingdom. This hardened shell provided protection and structural support, while also allowing trilobites to fossilize with exceptional detail. Their bodies were arranged in a distinctive three-lobed pattern, consisting of a central axial lobe flanked by two pleural lobes, a design that gives the trilobite its name, meaning “three-lobed.”

The trilobite body was divided into three functional sections. The cephalon formed the head and contained compound eyes, mouthparts, and sensory organs such as antennae. Behind it was the thorax, a flexible middle region composed of two to sixty-one articulated segments, enabling movement and, in some species, defensive curling. The rear of the body formed the pygidium, where the segments were fused into a protective tail shield.

Trilobites occupied a wide variety of marine environments, from shallow coastal waters to deeper ocean floors. Their extensive and well-preserved fossil record continues to provide critical insights into early marine ecosystems, arthropod evolution, and the origins of complex life on Earth.

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.