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Calymene Fossil Trilobite – Ordovician Era – Erfoud, Morocco – Genuine Specimen

£32.40

This listing is for a well-preserved Calymene trilobite fossil from the Ordovician period, found in Erfoud, Morocco. Calymene is a genus of trilobites that thrived in ancient marine environments over 450 million years ago. This specimen is an excellent example of its kind, showcasing well-defined features and intricate exoskeletal segmentation.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Calymene Trilobite
  • Fossil Type: Trilobite
  • Geological Period: Ordovician (~450 million years ago)
  • Location: Erfoud, Morocco
  • Size: See scale reference in photos
  • Preservation: Clear segmentation, detailed exoskeleton

Key Features:

Classic Example of an Ordovician Calymene Trilobite

Highly Sought-After Collector’s Fossil from Morocco

Ideal for Collectors, Researchers, and Educational Displays

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive.

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Trilobites were one of the most successful and diverse groups of marine arthropods, existing for over 270 million years. The Ordovician period saw significant diversification in marine life, and Calymene trilobites were an essential part of these early oceanic ecosystems. Moroccan trilobites, particularly from Erfoud, are world-renowned for their detailed preservation and historical significance.

Why Buy From Us?

This trilobite fossil comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialise in high-quality, scientifically significant fossils, ensuring each piece is carefully selected for its research and display value.

Own a stunning piece of Ordovician history—a remarkable Calymene trilobite from Morocco’s famous fossil beds!

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Description

This listing is for a well-preserved Calymene trilobite fossil from the Ordovician period, found in Erfoud, Morocco. Calymene is a genus of trilobites that thrived in ancient marine environments over 450 million years ago. This specimen is an excellent example of its kind, showcasing well-defined features and intricate exoskeletal segmentation.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Calymene Trilobite
  • Fossil Type: Trilobite
  • Geological Period: Ordovician (~450 million years ago)
  • Location: Erfoud, Morocco
  • Size: See scale reference in photos
  • Preservation: Clear segmentation, detailed exoskeleton

Key Features:

Classic Example of an Ordovician Calymene Trilobite

Highly Sought-After Collector’s Fossil from Morocco

Ideal for Collectors, Researchers, and Educational Displays

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive.

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Trilobites were one of the most successful and diverse groups of marine arthropods, existing for over 270 million years. The Ordovician period saw significant diversification in marine life, and Calymene trilobites were an essential part of these early oceanic ecosystems. Moroccan trilobites, particularly from Erfoud, are world-renowned for their detailed preservation and historical significance.

Why Buy From Us?

This trilobite fossil comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialise in high-quality, scientifically significant fossils, ensuring each piece is carefully selected for its research and display value.

Own a stunning piece of Ordovician history—a remarkable Calymene trilobite from Morocco’s famous fossil beds!

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
Era

Ordovician

Origin

Morocco

Ordovician Information

The Ordovician Period (485–443 million years ago) was a time of marine expansion and biodiversity growth, following the Cambrian Explosion. Warm, shallow seas covered much of the continents, supporting trilobites, brachiopods, corals, and the first true reefs. Jawless fish (early vertebrates) diversified, and the first sea scorpions (eurypterids) became dominant predators. On land, the first primitive plants (moss-like bryophytes) began colonizing damp environments. The climate was initially warm, but by the late Ordovician, a major ice age caused a drastic drop in sea levels, triggering the Ordovician-Silurian mass extinction, which wiped out nearly 85% of marine species. Despite this, the period laid the foundation for the rise of more complex ecosystems in the Silurian.

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