2" Metacanthina Issoumourensis Trilobite Fossil Devonian Age 400 Mil Yrs Old COA
Location: Lghaft, Morocco
Weight: 6.4 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.1 Inches Long, 2.7 Inches Wide, 1.6 Inches Thick (Matrix)
The trilobite is: 2 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
Metacanthina Issoumourensis
Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods that belong to the class Trilobita. They are among the earliest known arthropods and appeared around 521 million years ago at the start of the Atdabanian stage of the Early Cambrian period. These hard-shelled, segmented creatures thrived in ancient seas and are considered one of the earliest complex life forms on Earth. Trilobites are signature species of the Paleozoic Era and went extinct long before the age of dinosaurs.
Key Features of Trilobites:
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Exoskeleton: The First animals to have a skeleton, making them easily fossilized
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Three-lobed body:
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Axial lobe: Central lobe
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Pleural lobes: Two symmetrical lobes on each side
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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 to 61 overlapping segments providing flexibility
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Pygidium (tail): Fused segments forming the rear section
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Habitat: Ancient oceans during the Cambrian to late Paleozoic Era
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Scientific significance: Key to understanding early arthropod evolution and Paleozoic marine ecosystems
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Fossil importance: Provides insight into prehistoric marine life and early complex organisms
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.
