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Crotalocephalina gibba Fossil Trilobite Devonian Laatchana Hamar Laghdad Morocco | Genuine Specimen & Certificate of Authenticity

Original price was: £42.00.Current price is: £33.60.

This is a genuine fossil specimen of Crotalocephalina gibba, a well-preserved species of trilobite, discovered in the Devonian-aged limestone deposits of Laatchana, Hamar Laghdad, Morocco. Dating back to the Devonian period (~419-359 million years ago), this trilobite lived on the seafloor, scavenging for food in an ancient marine environment that thrived with life.

The fossil is exceptionally detailed, showcasing the classic elongated body and intricate segmentation of Crotalocephalina gibba. Fossils from the Hamar Laghdad Formation are world-renowned for their remarkable preservation, providing valuable insights into the biodiversity of Devonian marine ecosystems.

Key Features:

  • Species: Crotalocephalina gibba (Prehistoric Trilobite)
  • Fossil Type: Trilobite
  • Age: Devonian (~419-359 million years old)
  • Formation: Hamar Laghdad
  • Location: Laatchana, Morocco
  • Condition: Well-preserved, showcasing detailed exoskeleton and segmentation
  • Authenticity: 100% genuine fossil, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Photo: The item in the listing is the exact specimen you will receive

Crotalocephalina gibba was a bottom-dwelling arthropod that thrived in Devonian seas, using its well-developed compound eyes to detect predators and prey. Trilobites like this species are significant in the fossil record due to their widespread presence and rapid evolution, making them excellent index fossils for understanding geological time scales.

This fossil is an excellent addition to any fossil collection, natural history display, or educational exhibit. It also makes a fantastic gift for fossil enthusiasts, geologists, and those fascinated by prehistoric marine life.

Additional Information:

  • Scale cube = 1cm for size reference. Please see listing photos for full dimensions.
  • This is a carefully selected, high-quality specimen.
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Own a rare and scientifically significant piece of prehistoric history – add this Crotalocephalina gibba Fossil Trilobite from the Devonian, Hamar Laghdad, Morocco to your collection today!

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Description

Crotalocephalina gibba Fossil Trilobite

This fossil listing features a Crotalocephalina gibba trilobite, identified with the additional information Laatchana, Devonian. It is associated with Hamar Laghdad, Morocco, a locality known among fossil collectors for its important Paleozoic material. The specimen is presented as a genuine fossil for collectors, display, study and natural history collections.

Identification and Geological Context

The fossil is identified as Crotalocephalina gibba. Its supplied geological designation is Devonian, placing it within a significant period of the Paleozoic Era. Trilobites were extinct marine arthropods that lived in the world’s ancient seas and are valued by collectors for their role in documenting early marine ecosystems and the history of life on Earth.

The additional identification Laatchana is included as supplied with this specimen. Hamar Laghdad, Morocco, is given as the associated locality. These details make the piece particularly appealing to collectors who organise specimens by taxon, geological age and geographic source. The identification and locality information should be retained with the fossil as part of its collection record.

Collector and Display Appeal

Crotalocephalina gibba specimens are a distinctive addition to trilobite collections and fossil displays. A Devonian trilobite offers an engaging way to explore Paleozoic marine life, fossil preservation and the long geological history represented by Moroccan fossils. This piece can be displayed in a cabinet, study, office, classroom or natural history collection, and it also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in palaeontology, geology or ancient marine organisms.

The fossil can be paired with other trilobites or Devonian specimens to create a themed display based on geological age, locality or extinct marine life. It is also suitable for collectors who value clearly identified specimens with accompanying authenticity documentation.

Photograph and Sizing Information

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s presentation, visible characteristics and scale before purchasing.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The certificate wording is supplied as a lifetime guarantee generic card and accompanies the fossil as part of its collector documentation. Please keep the certificate with the specimen to preserve the identification and authenticity information for future reference.

Suitable for Fossil Collectors

This Crotalocephalina gibba fossil is suited to established fossil collections, beginner geological collections, educational displays and decorative natural history presentations. Its combination of trilobite identification, Devonian age, Laatchana designation and Hamar Laghdad, Morocco locality provides useful cataloguing information for collectors interested in scientifically themed specimens.

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