3.2" Morocconites Malladoides Trilobite Fossil Morocco Devonian Age Display COA
Location: Ofaten, Morocco
Weight 13.2 Ounces
Display Dimensions: 3.8 Inches Long, 3 Inches Wide, 2.6 Inches Thick (Matrix)
Trilobite Dimensions are: 3.2 Inches Long, 3 Inches Wide, 0.8 Inches Thick
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Morocconites Malladoides Trilobite
Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods belonging to the class Trilobita. They are among the earliest complex animals in Earth’s history, first appearing around 521 million years ago during the Early Cambrian period (Atdabanian stage). These ancient creatures thrived in the Paleozoic oceans, long before dinosaurs existed, and serve as key indicators of early marine life.
Trilobites were the first animals to develop a hard exoskeleton, which preserved their bodies as fossils for millions of years. Their shells are divided into three longitudinal lobes—a central axial lobe flanked by two pleural lobes—giving them the name “trilobite,” meaning “three-lobed.”
Key Characteristics of Trilobites:
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Exoskeleton: Hard, segmented shell that fossilizes easily
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Three-lobed body structure: Central axial lobe + two side pleural lobes
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Body sections:
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Cephalon (head): Eyes, mouthparts, antennae, and other sensory organs
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Thorax (middle): 2 to 61 flexible, overlapping segments
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Pygidium (tail): Fused segments forming the tail
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Habitat: Ancient seas of the Cambrian to Paleozoic Era
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Importance: Early complex life forms and indicators of Paleozoic marine ecosystems
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Fossil significance: Offers insight into Cambrian marine 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.
