2.8" Reedops Cephalotes Trilobite Fossil Morocco Devonian Age 400 Mil Yrs Old COA
Location: Lghaft, Morocco
Weight 9.6 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.2 Inches Tall, 2.9 Inches Wide, 2.2 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Trilobite Dimensions: 2.8 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 0.8 Inches Thick (Head To Tail)
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Reedops Cephalotes Trilobite
Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods classified under the class Trilobita. They were among the first complex animals to inhabit Earth, appearing around 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period. Trilobites thrived in the ancient Paleozoic seas, long before the dinosaurs, and are considered essential indicators of early marine ecosystems.
These ancient creatures were the first animals to develop a hard exoskeleton, which allowed them to be well-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.”
Key Features of Trilobites:
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Exoskeleton: Hard and segmented, making them easily fossilized
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Three-lobed structure: Central axial lobe + two pleural lobes
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Body divisions:
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Cephalon (head): Eyes, mouthparts, and antennae for sensing the environment
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Thorax (middle): 2–61 articulated segments providing mobility
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Pygidium (tail): Fused tail segments forming the rear section
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Habitat: Oceans of the Cambrian to late Paleozoic Era
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Significance: One of the earliest complex life forms; vital for understanding Paleozoic marine ecosystems
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Fossil Importance: Offers insight into Cambrian biodiversity, prehistoric arthropods, and marine evolution
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.
