2.3" Morocconites Malladoides Trilobite Fossil Morocco Devonian Age Display COA
Location: Ofaten, Morocco
Weight 9.9 Ounces
Display Dimensions: 3.2 Inches Long, 2.9 Inches Wide, 1.9 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Trilobite Dimensions are: 2.3 Inches Long, 1.1 Inches Wide, 0.8 Inches Thick
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Morocconites Malladoides Trilobite
Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods classified under Trilobita, recognized as some of the earliest complex life forms on Earth. They first appeared around 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period at the start of the Atdabanian stage. Thriving in the Paleozoic oceans, trilobites were key members of ancient marine ecosystems and became extinct long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
These fascinating creatures were the first animals to develop a hard exoskeleton, which preserved their bodies as fossils for millions of years. Their shells were divided into three longitudinal lobes—a central axial lobe and two pleural lobes—giving rise to the name “trilobite,” meaning “three-lobed.”
Key Features of Trilobites:
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Exoskeleton: Hard, segmented shell for protection and fossilization
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Three-lobed body: Axial lobe (center) + two pleural lobes (sides)
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Body Sections:
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Cephalon (head): Eyes, mouthparts, and sensory organs such as antennae
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Thorax (middle): 2–61 overlapping segments allowing flexibility
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Pygidium (tail): Fused segments forming the tail section
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Habitat: Ancient seas of the Early Cambrian to late Paleozoic
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Significance: One of the earliest complex animals; indicators of Paleozoic marine ecosystems
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Fossil Importance: Provides insight into Cambrian life, arthropod evolution, and prehistoric biodiversity
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 commonly visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and are not considered defects.
