2.2" Moroccops Trilobite Fossil Devonian Morocco 400 Million Years Old COA
Location: Lghaft, Morocco
Weight: 4.8 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 1.2 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Trilobite Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 1.1 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick
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Moroccops Trilobite
Trilobites were an extinct and highly diverse group of marine arthropods belonging to the class Trilobita. They first appeared in the world’s oceans approximately 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period, marking the start of the Atdabanian stage in the geological timeline. Throughout the Paleozoic Era, trilobites were among the most common and recognizable inhabitants of ancient seas, thriving for hundreds of millions of years before disappearing long before the rise of dinosaurs.
One of the most notable features of trilobites was their rigid exoskeleton, the earliest skeletal structure developed by animals. This hard outer shell offered protection from predators and environmental stress while also allowing their remains to be exceptionally well preserved as fossils. Trilobites possessed a distinctive three-lobed body plan, consisting of a central axial lobe flanked by two pleural lobes, which gives the group its name—trilobite, meaning “three-lobed.”
The trilobite body was organized into three main regions. The cephalon (head) contained compound eyes, feeding structures, and sensory organs such as antennae. The thorax consisted of multiple articulated segments—ranging from 2 to over 60—which provided flexibility and mobility. The pygidium (tail) was formed by fused segments, creating a protective posterior plate.
Trilobites inhabited a variety of marine environments, from shallow continental shelves to deeper ocean floors. Their extensive fossil record makes them one of the most important groups for studying early marine ecosystems, arthropod evolution, and the emergence 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.
