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 an extinct group of marine arthropods in the class Trilobita, and they are among the first complex animals to appear in Earth’s history. Emerging around 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period, trilobites thrived in the ancient seas of the Paleozoic Era, long before dinosaurs existed, making them key indicators of early marine ecosystems.
These remarkable creatures were the first animals to develop a hard exoskeleton, which allowed them to be easily preserved as fossils. Their bodies feature three longitudinal lobes: a central axial lobe flanked by two pleural lobes, giving them the name “trilobite,” meaning “three-lobed.”
The trilobite body is divided into three main sections:
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Cephalon (head) – containing eyes, mouthparts, and sensory organs like antennae.
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Thorax (middle) – with 2 to 61 overlapping segments that allowed flexibility and movement.
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Pygidium (tail) – a fused tail section formed by multiple segments.
Trilobite fossils are highly prized by fossil collectors and paleontologists for their incredible preservation and scientific importance. They provide a window into Cambrian marine life, prehistoric arthropod evolution, and the rich biodiversity of the Paleozoic oceans, making trilobites one of the most iconic extinct marine animals.
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.
