65" Mortality Plate Of Large Asaphid Trilobites - Museum Display

Mortality Plate Of Large Asaphid Trilobites - Museum Display #322786

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This is a gigantic, mass mortality plate of large Asaphid trilobites collected near Taouz, Morocco. This natural, non-composited plate is 65" wide and there are over 70 complete or near complete trilobites along with a few partials. They are all prone and dorsally preserved, and the largest of the trilobites measures 6.2" long. The orange coloration is due to the oxidization of iron pyrite.

There is no significant restoration on the plate which is quite impressive considering the sheer size of it. It makes for a breathtaking display piece. The plate has been backed for stability. We can have wall mounting hardware added based on the clients specifications at an additional cost.

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.

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SPECIES

Undescribed Asaphid

AGE

Ordovician