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Crotalocephalina gibba A Grade Fossil Trilobite Devonian Laatchana Hamar Laghdad Morocco Genuine Specimen with COA
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Crotalocephalina gibba A Grade Fossil Trilobite Devonian Laatchana Hamar Laghdad Morocco Genuine Specimen with COA

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Authentic Crotalocephalina gibba Trilobite – Morocco

This listing offers a beautifully preserved Crotalocephalina gibba trilobite fossil, graded A for its exceptional quality and completeness. It comes from the Devonian deposits of Laatchana, Hamar Laghdad, Morocco, a site renowned for producing some of the finest trilobites in the world. The exact specimen pictured is the one you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube provided in the photographs for accurate sizing. Every fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring both its scientific and collectible value.

Prepared by an experienced Moroccan fossil specialist, this trilobite has been carefully exposed to reveal its finest anatomical features. The craftsmanship reflects years of expertise in fossil preparation, ensuring a balance of scientific detail and natural beauty. By acquiring this fossil, you are directly supporting ethical and sustainable trade, providing fair and responsible compensation for local preparers and their families.

Geological Context – Hamar Laghdad, Morocco

The Hamar Laghdad fossil beds are among the most significant Devonian localities in North Africa. Dating back to the Devonian Period (approx. 419–359 million years ago), these strata represent shallow tropical seas that once covered Morocco. The fine-grained sediments deposited here created near-perfect conditions for fossilisation, preserving trilobites and other marine organisms in exquisite three-dimensional detail.

Laatchana, within the Hamar Laghdad area, is world-famous for producing large and exceptionally well-preserved trilobites, including the genus Crotalocephalina, which remains one of the most sought-after by collectors and researchers alike.

The Trilobite – Crotalocephalina gibba

Crotalocephalina gibba is a trilobite belonging to the order Phacopida and family Cheiruridae. It is particularly admired for its elegant elongated body, intricate thoracic articulation, and striking appearance. These trilobites were well-adapted marine arthropods, thriving on the seafloor of Devonian seas.

Key identifying features of Crotalocephalina gibba include:

  • Elongated body form with multiple thoracic segments.
  • Well-defined cephalon (head shield) with pronounced glabella.
  • Strongly curved pleural spines, giving the thorax its distinctive ribbed look.
  • Detailed pygidium (tail shield), finely segmented and well-preserved.
  • Large compound eyes, made of calcite lenses, providing acute vision.

These morphological traits highlight the species’ adaptations as an active benthic trilobite, capable of navigating diverse marine habitats.

Morphological Features of the Specimen

This A-grade fossil demonstrates:

  • Complete articulation of the cephalon, thorax, and pygidium.
  • Three-dimensional preservation, retaining natural depth and curvature.
  • Thoracic spines visible in excellent detail.
  • Distinct compound eyes, preserved with clarity.
  • Exoskeletal ornamentation, revealed by expert preparation.

The quality of preservation combined with professional preparation makes this specimen both scientifically valuable and visually striking.

Scientific and Collectible Importance

Crotalocephalina gibba is considered one of the most iconic Moroccan trilobites, highly prized by both private collectors and institutions. Its striking elongated form, detailed segmentation, and natural symmetry make it a favourite among trilobite enthusiasts. Scientifically, it provides important insights into trilobite morphology, ecological adaptations, and biodiversity during the Devonian.

For collectors, this fossil represents a rare opportunity to own an ethically sourced, expertly prepared specimen from one of the most celebrated trilobite localities on Earth. For educators and researchers, it is an excellent teaching and reference fossil, illustrating the evolutionary success of trilobites in Devonian seas.

Key Details of this Specimen

  • Species: Crotalocephalina gibba (Phacopid Trilobite)
  • Origin: Laatchana, Hamar Laghdad, Morocco
  • Age: Devonian (~419–359 million years ago)
  • Fossil Type: A-grade complete trilobite fossil
  • Authenticity: 100% genuine fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Preparation: Expertly prepared by a skilled Moroccan specialist
  • Exact Fossil: The photographed specimen is the one you will receive
  • Sizing: Please refer to photographs with 1cm scale cube for accurate dimensions

This Crotalocephalina gibba trilobite fossil is a rare, ethically prepared, and scientifically important specimen, making it a remarkable addition to any fossil collection.

 

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Authentic Crotalocephalina gibba Trilobite – Morocco

This listing offers a beautifully preserved Crotalocephalina gibba trilobite fossil, graded A for its exceptional quality and completeness. It comes from the Devonian deposits of Laatchana, Hamar Laghdad, Morocco, a site renowned for producing some of the finest trilobites in the world. The exact specimen pictured is the one you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube provided in the photographs for accurate sizing. Every fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring both its scientific and collectible value.

Prepared by an experienced Moroccan fossil specialist, this trilobite has been carefully exposed to reveal its finest anatomical features. The craftsmanship reflects years of expertise in fossil preparation, ensuring a balance of scientific detail and natural beauty. By acquiring this fossil, you are directly supporting ethical and sustainable trade, providing fair and responsible compensation for local preparers and their families.

Geological Context – Hamar Laghdad, Morocco

The Hamar Laghdad fossil beds are among the most significant Devonian localities in North Africa. Dating back to the Devonian Period (approx. 419–359 million years ago), these strata represent shallow tropical seas that once covered Morocco. The fine-grained sediments deposited here created near-perfect conditions for fossilisation, preserving trilobites and other marine organisms in exquisite three-dimensional detail.

Laatchana, within the Hamar Laghdad area, is world-famous for producing large and exceptionally well-preserved trilobites, including the genus Crotalocephalina, which remains one of the most sought-after by collectors and researchers alike.

The Trilobite – Crotalocephalina gibba

Crotalocephalina gibba is a trilobite belonging to the order Phacopida and family Cheiruridae. It is particularly admired for its elegant elongated body, intricate thoracic articulation, and striking appearance. These trilobites were well-adapted marine arthropods, thriving on the seafloor of Devonian seas.

Key identifying features of Crotalocephalina gibba include:

  • Elongated body form with multiple thoracic segments.
  • Well-defined cephalon (head shield) with pronounced glabella.
  • Strongly curved pleural spines, giving the thorax its distinctive ribbed look.
  • Detailed pygidium (tail shield), finely segmented and well-preserved.
  • Large compound eyes, made of calcite lenses, providing acute vision.

These morphological traits highlight the species’ adaptations as an active benthic trilobite, capable of navigating diverse marine habitats.

Morphological Features of the Specimen

This A-grade fossil demonstrates:

  • Complete articulation of the cephalon, thorax, and pygidium.
  • Three-dimensional preservation, retaining natural depth and curvature.
  • Thoracic spines visible in excellent detail.
  • Distinct compound eyes, preserved with clarity.
  • Exoskeletal ornamentation, revealed by expert preparation.

The quality of preservation combined with professional preparation makes this specimen both scientifically valuable and visually striking.

Scientific and Collectible Importance

Crotalocephalina gibba is considered one of the most iconic Moroccan trilobites, highly prized by both private collectors and institutions. Its striking elongated form, detailed segmentation, and natural symmetry make it a favourite among trilobite enthusiasts. Scientifically, it provides important insights into trilobite morphology, ecological adaptations, and biodiversity during the Devonian.

For collectors, this fossil represents a rare opportunity to own an ethically sourced, expertly prepared specimen from one of the most celebrated trilobite localities on Earth. For educators and researchers, it is an excellent teaching and reference fossil, illustrating the evolutionary success of trilobites in Devonian seas.

Key Details of this Specimen

  • Species: Crotalocephalina gibba (Phacopid Trilobite)
  • Origin: Laatchana, Hamar Laghdad, Morocco
  • Age: Devonian (~419–359 million years ago)
  • Fossil Type: A-grade complete trilobite fossil
  • Authenticity: 100% genuine fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Preparation: Expertly prepared by a skilled Moroccan specialist
  • Exact Fossil: The photographed specimen is the one you will receive
  • Sizing: Please refer to photographs with 1cm scale cube for accurate dimensions

This Crotalocephalina gibba trilobite fossil is a rare, ethically prepared, and scientifically important specimen, making it a remarkable addition to any fossil collection.

 

Additional information

Era

Devonian
Origin

Morocco

Devonian Information

The Devonian Period (419–359 million years ago), known as the "Age of Fishes," was a time of major evolutionary advances in both marine and terrestrial life. The oceans were dominated by armored placoderm fish, early sharks, and lobe-finned fish like Tiktaalik, which had features that helped vertebrates transition to land. Coral reefs flourished, and ammonites became more diverse. On land, the first forests appeared, with early trees like Archaeopteris, leading to a drop in atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate cooling. The first tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) began evolving from fish, marking a critical step in the evolution of amphibians. The period ended with the Devonian extinction, likely caused by ocean anoxia and climate shifts, wiping out many marine species and reshaping ecosystems.

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