2.2" Reedops Cephalotes Trilobite Fossil Morocco Devonian Age 400 Mil Yrs Old COA
Location: Lghaft, Morocco
Weight 6.8 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.2 Inches Tall, 2.4 Inches Wide, 1.6 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Trilobite Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick (Head To Tail)
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Reedops Cephalotes Trilobite
Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods belonging to the class Trilobita, and they are among the earliest known complex animals on Earth. They first appeared approximately 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period at the start of the Atdabanian stage. These ancient sea creatures thrived in Paleozoic oceans and provided key evidence of early marine ecosystems, long before dinosaurs existed.
Trilobites were the first animals to possess a hard exoskeleton, which made them highly fossilizable. Their distinctive shells are divided into three longitudinal lobes—a central axial lobe and two pleural lobes—giving them the name “trilobite,” meaning “three-lobed.”
The trilobite body is divided into three primary sections:
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Cephalon (head) – with eyes, mouthparts, and sensory organs such as antennae.
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Thorax (middle) – containing 2 to 61 articulated segments that allow flexibility and movement.
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Pygidium (tail) – composed of fused segments forming the tail section.
Today, trilobite fossils are treasured by paleontologists, museums, and collectors. They offer invaluable insights into Cambrian marine life, prehistoric arthropod evolution, and the biodiversity of the Paleozoic Era, 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.
