2.2" Reedops Cephalotes Trilobite Fossil Morocco Devonian Age 400 Mil Yrs Old COA

Location: Lghaft, Morocco

Weight 8.4 Ounces 

Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Tall, 2.3 Inches Wide, 1.8 Inches Thick (Matrix)

Trilobite Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 0.7 Inches Thick (Head To Tail)

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Reedops Cephalotes Trilobite

Trilobites are extinct marine arthropods placed within the class Trilobita and are among the earliest known complex organisms in the fossil record. They originated during the Early Cambrian period, around 521 million years ago, and persisted for hundreds of millions of years throughout the Paleozoic Era. Long extinct before dinosaurs appeared, trilobites are considered key representatives of early marine life.

These organisms lived exclusively in ancient ocean environments and developed one of the earliest known mineralized exoskeletons. This hard outer covering protected their bodies and contributed to their high preservation potential, which explains the abundance of trilobite fossils found worldwide. The exoskeleton is divided lengthwise into three parallel lobes—a central axial lobe bordered by two pleural lobes—forming the basis of the name trilobite.

The body structure of trilobites follows a consistent three-part design. The cephalon forms the head region and contains compound eyes, mouthparts, and sensory organs. Behind it lies the thorax, a flexible section made up of multiple articulated segments, with segment counts varying between 2 and 61 depending on the species. The posterior pygidium consists of fused segments that create the tail section.

Due to their well-preserved remains and extensive geological range, trilobites play an important role in the study of early arthropod evolution, Cambrian ecosystems, and the development of marine life during the Paleozoic Era.

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, commonly, natural cracks are visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and are not considered defects.