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This 3.06" flying Crotalocephalina trilobite comes from the Devonian rocks of Morocco. Trilobites are some of the most recognizable fossils on Earth, and Morocco produces some of the finest.
Age: Devonian, roughly 380 to 400 million years old
Condition: 100% natural, no repair or restoration
Specimen #: 2741
About This Specimen
This specimen has the features collectors look for in the genus, including a large, rounded cephalon, well-defined thoracic segments, and prominent pleural spines that give it excellent display appeal from multiple angles. As with many Moroccan trilobites, professional preparation, stabilization, and natural matrix repair may be present. The photos show the exact specimen you will receive.
About Moroccan Trilobites
Trilobites were marine arthropods that lived for more than 250 million years, from the Cambrian until the great extinction at the end of the Permian. They had hard exoskeletons divided into three lengthwise lobes, and some of the earliest complex eyes in the fossil record, with lenses made of calcite. The Devonian rocks of Morocco, roughly 380 to 400 million years old, are among the most productive trilobite localities in the world. Each specimen is prepared by hand, with skilled preparators spending hours or even days removing the rock under magnification, and preparation quality has a big effect on value.
Where This Fossil Comes From: Morocco
The Anti-Atlas Mountains of southern Morocco, around towns like Alnif and Erfoud, expose Devonian marine rocks roughly 380 to 400 million years old that are among the best trilobite localities on Earth. Local collectors dig the trilobites from the limestone, and preparators then spend hours freeing each one from the rock. Sites like Issoumour are known for complete specimens with sharp detail.
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