2.5" Moroccops Trilobite Fossil Devonian Morocco 400 Million Years Old COA

Location: Lghaft, Morocco

Weight: 8.4 Ounces 

Dimensions: 3.1 Inches Long, 2.6 Inches Wide, 1.6 Inches Thick (Matrix)

Trilobite Dimensions: 2.5 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick

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Moroccops Trilobite

Trilobites were a diverse and highly successful group of extinct marine arthropods belonging to the class Trilobita. They first appeared approximately 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period, marking the start of the Atdabanian stage in the fossil record. For hundreds of millions of years, trilobites thrived in Earth’s ancient oceans and became one of the most characteristic life forms of the Paleozoic Era, vanishing long before dinosaurs ever emerged.

A defining feature of trilobites was their rigid exoskeleton, which represents the earliest known skeletal structure in animals. This protective outer shell not only supported their bodies but also enabled exceptional fossil preservation, making trilobites one of the most well-documented fossil groups in history. Their bodies were distinctly divided into three lengthwise lobes—a raised central axial lobe and two pleural lobes on either side—giving rise to the name trilobite, meaning “three-lobed.”

The trilobite body was composed of three main regions, each with a specific function. The cephalon, or head, contained compound eyes, mouthparts, and sensory organs such as antennae that helped the animal interact with its environment. Behind the head was the thorax, a flexible section made up of two to more than sixty overlapping segments, allowing movement and, in some species, the ability to roll into a ball for protection. The body ended in the pygidium, or tail section, where the segments were fused into a single shield-like structure.

Trilobites occupied a wide range of marine habitats, from shallow coastal waters to deeper ocean floors. Today, their fossils provide invaluable insight into early marine ecosystems, the evolution of arthropods, and the development of complex life on Earth, making trilobites one of the most recognizable and important fossils in the scientific record.

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.