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Cluster Of Seven Trilobite Fossils (Austerops & Gerastos)
This is a cluster of seven, naturally associated trilobite fossils collected near Ofaten, Morocco. There are five Austerops along with two Gerastos. The largest trilobites would be about 2" it outstretched and the entire piece measures 7 x 3". Excellent detail can be seen including preserved eye facets and there is no restoration.
About Trilobites
Trilobites were a very diverse group of extinct marine arthropods. They first appeared in the fossil record in the Early Cambrian (521 million years ago) and went extinct during the Permian mass extinction (250 million years ago). They were one of the most successful of the early animals on our planet: over 25,000 species have been described, filling nearly every evolutionary niche. Due in large part to their hard exoskeletons (shells), they left an excellent fossil record.
Trilobites were a very diverse group of extinct marine arthropods. They first appeared in the fossil record in the Early Cambrian (521 million years ago) and went extinct during the Permian mass extinction (250 million years ago). They were one of the most successful of the early animals on our planet: over 25,000 species have been described, filling nearly every evolutionary niche. Due in large part to their hard exoskeletons (shells), they left an excellent fossil record.
$495
SPECIES
Austerops & Gerastos
LOCATION
Ofaten, Morocco
SIZE
Entire piece 6 x 3"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#350554
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