Description
Specimen Identification
This large 9-inch Asaphid trilobite fossil is identified from the Fezouata Formation in Morocco. The specimen is associated with the Zagora Area, Morocco, and dates to the Late Tremadocian of the Lower Ordovician. Its substantial size and clearly defined trilobite form make it an appealing addition to a fossil collection, geological display, study cabinet or natural-history interior.
The identification supplied for this fossil is Asaphid Trilobite. Asaphids were a group of trilobites, an extinct class of marine arthropods that lived in Earth’s oceans during the Palaeozoic Era. Trilobites are particularly valued by collectors because their body organisation reflects a distinctive chapter in early animal evolution, with characteristic segmentation and a mineralised exoskeleton. The term “asaphid” identifies the broader group represented here; no species-level identification is stated for this specimen.
Geological Context
The Fezouata Formation is an important Lower Ordovician fossil-bearing formation of Morocco. The Late Tremadocian represents an early interval of the Ordovician Period, making this fossil relevant to collectors interested in early Palaeozoic life, Ordovician geology and the development of trilobite diversity. The Zagora Area is closely associated with Moroccan fossil material from this geological region, and the locality information adds useful context for catalogue records and educational displays.
A fossil from the Fezouata Formation can be used to explore the relationship between palaeontology and stratigraphy: the formation name records the geological unit, while the Late Tremadocian designation places the specimen within a specific interval of geological time. Together, these details make the piece more informative than an unidentified trilobite and provide a clear starting point for further research into Ordovician ecosystems and fossil preservation.
Collector and Display Interest
The large 9-inch format gives this fossil a strong presence when presented in a collection or display setting. It may suit collectors of trilobites, Moroccan fossils, Ordovician fossils, geological specimens and natural-history objects. The combination of Asaphid identification, Fezouata Formation context, Late Tremadocian age and Zagora Area locality makes it suitable for educational use, fossil appreciation and comparative study alongside other trilobite material.
Authenticity and Photography
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Sizing Information
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
The supplied geological and identification details are appropriate for recording the specimen as a Moroccan Fezouata Formation Asaphid trilobite from the Late Tremadocian, Lower Ordovician. Its documented setting offers a useful combination of fossil form, geological age and locality for collectors who value provenance information and scientifically themed displays.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.