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2.9" Morocconites Trilobite Fossil - Ofaten, Morocco
This is a 2.9" long trilobite (Morocconites malladoides) from the Tazoulait Formation near Ofaten, Morocco. It is nicely prepared with no restoration. It comes with an acrylic display stand.
About Morocconites
Morocconites is a distinctive genus of trilobite belonging to the order Phacopida, known for its elongated, streamlined body and remarkably long, forward-pointing rostrum or “snout” that extends from the front of its glabella. This unique anatomical feature sets Morocconites apart from most other trilobites and has sparked debate among paleontologists regarding its function—possible uses include probing sediment, sensing the environment, or aiding in locomotion.
Morocconites lived during the Middle Devonian period and is most commonly found in the fossil-rich marine deposits near Ofaten in southern Morocco. Like other phacopids, it likely had well-developed compound eyes and a highly articulated exoskeleton, allowing it to roll up for protection. Its relatively flat, hydrodynamic form suggests it may have been a benthic crawler, navigating across ancient seafloors in search of food.
The genus is represented by a single species, Morocconites malladoides
Morocconites is a distinctive genus of trilobite belonging to the order Phacopida, known for its elongated, streamlined body and remarkably long, forward-pointing rostrum or “snout” that extends from the front of its glabella. This unique anatomical feature sets Morocconites apart from most other trilobites and has sparked debate among paleontologists regarding its function—possible uses include probing sediment, sensing the environment, or aiding in locomotion.
Morocconites lived during the Middle Devonian period and is most commonly found in the fossil-rich marine deposits near Ofaten in southern Morocco. Like other phacopids, it likely had well-developed compound eyes and a highly articulated exoskeleton, allowing it to roll up for protection. Its relatively flat, hydrodynamic form suggests it may have been a benthic crawler, navigating across ancient seafloors in search of food.
The genus is represented by a single species, Morocconites malladoides
About Trilobites
Trilobites are an extinct class of marine arthropods that thrived for nearly 270 million years, from the early Cambrian to the end of the Permian period (around 521 to 252 million years ago). They are one of the most successful and diverse groups in the history of life, with over 25,000 described species spanning a wide range of sizes, shapes, and ecological niches. Known for their distinctive, segmented exoskeletons, trilobites provide invaluable insights into the evolutionary history of arthropods and the dynamics of ancient marine ecosystems.
Trilobites are an extinct class of marine arthropods that thrived for nearly 270 million years, from the early Cambrian to the end of the Permian period (around 521 to 252 million years ago). They are one of the most successful and diverse groups in the history of life, with over 25,000 described species spanning a wide range of sizes, shapes, and ecological niches. Known for their distinctive, segmented exoskeletons, trilobites provide invaluable insights into the evolutionary history of arthropods and the dynamics of ancient marine ecosystems.
SPECIES
Morocconites malladoides
LOCATION
Ofaten, Morocco
FORMATION
Tazoulait Formation
SIZE
2.9" long (if outstretched)
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#325978
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