2.8" Reedops Cephalotes Trilobite Fossil Morocco Devonian Age 400 Mil Yrs Old COA
Location: Lghaft, Morocco
Weight 11.5 Ounces
Dimensions: 4.1 Inches Tall, 2.5 Inches Wide, 1.6 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 belonging to the class Trilobita. As some of the earliest complex animals on Earth, they first appeared around 521 million years ago at the start of the Early Cambrian period’s Atdabanian stage. These ancient creatures thrived in Paleozoic oceans, long before dinosaurs existed, and serve as important markers of early marine ecosystems.
Trilobites were the first animals to develop a hard exoskeleton, making them highly fossilizable. Their bodies feature three distinct lobes—a central axial lobe flanked by two pleural lobes—which is the origin of their 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 such as antennae.
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Thorax (middle) – composed of 2 to 61 articulated segments for flexibility and movement.
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Pygidium (tail) – formed by fused segments creating the tail section.
Trilobite fossils are highly valued by paleontologists and collectors for their exceptional preservation. They provide crucial insights into Cambrian marine life, prehistoric arthropod evolution, and the diverse ecosystems of the Paleozoic Era, making trilobites one of the most iconic and studied 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.
