Line of Twelve Trilobites (3 Species) - Fezouata Formation

This is a line of 12 (24 total including partials) well-preserved trilobites from the Fezouata Formation of Morocco. There are two Foulonia trilobites, a cluster of small Euloma fossils, and the remaining specimens are Asaphellus. A straight-bodied cephalopod can be found on one end of the plate as well. Trilobites from this locality are often found in lines, which has sometimes been interpreted as fossilized migratory behavior. We tend to think it's more likely the orientation is due to currents sweeping the trilobites into wave depressions in the ocean floor.

The entire piece measures 35 x 7.7" and the trilobites are between .45" and 2.9" in length. Preparation is very good and there is some minor restoration along repaired cracks. It comes with a display stand.

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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DETAILS
SPECIES
Foulonia sp., Asaphellus sp. & Euloma sp.
LOCATION
Zagora Area, Morocco
FORMATION
Fezouata Formation
SIZE
Largest trilobite: 2.9", Rock: 35 x 7.7"
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#328323
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