3.4" Flexicalymene Trilobite Fossil Ordovician Age Tazzarine Region Morocco COA
Location: Tazzarine Region, Morocco
Weight: 5 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.4 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick
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Flexicalymene Trilobite
Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods belonging to the class Trilobita and are among the earliest known arthropods on Earth. Their first appearance in the fossil record marks the Atdabanian stage of the Early Cambrian, around 521 million years ago, making them one of the earliest complex life forms in our planet’s oceans. Trilobites possessed hard, mineralized exoskeletons, which made them easily fossilized and preserved for hundreds of millions of years.
The trilobite body is divided lengthwise into three lobes—a central axial lobe and two symmetrical pleural lobes—giving these animals their name, which literally means “three-lobed.” The body is further segmented into three main regions:
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Cephalon (head): Contains the eyes, sensory organs such as antennae, and mouthparts.
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Thorax (middle section): Composed of 2 to 61 articulated segments, allowing flexibility and mobility.
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Pygidium (tail section): Segments fused to form the terminal portion of the body.
Trilobites flourished in ancient seas long before the dinosaurs appeared and are a hallmark of the Paleozoic Era. Their diverse forms, from simple flattened bodies to spiny, ornate species, make them both scientifically significant and visually striking, appealing to collectors and researchers alike.
Please be aware of the nature of fossils:
Being buried underground for millions of years under immense pressure can be quite harsh. Few fossils emerge completely intact; most require some restoration, and some are modified by humans to improve their appearance. Moroccan workers are highly skilled in excavating and conserving these natural treasures, though natural cracks often appear on the surface. These cracks are part of the fossil's natural charm and are not regarded as flaws.
