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33 x 27" Mortality Plate Of Large Asaphid Trilobites - Taouz, Morocco
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This is a giant mass mortality plate of large Asaphid trilobites from the Ordovician found near Taouz, Morocco. The plate is 33" wide and the there are around 30 complete or near complete trilobites on it with the largest being about 5.6" long. They have good relief from the surrounding rock. The orange coloration is due to the oxidization of iron pyrite.
This plate is NOT a composite and there is a minimal repair and restoration done to the piece.
A very impressive display piece. We can add a backing and wall hanger to the piece for an additional fee.
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
Undescribed Asaphid
AGE
LOCATION
Near Taouz, Morocco
SIZE
Plate 33x27", Largest Trilobite 5.6"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#164745
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