Description
Offered here is a genuine fossil of Phacops sp., a member of the trilobite family, dating back to the Devonian Period, approximately 419 to 359 million years ago. This authentic specimen was collected from the renowned fossil beds of Morocco, one of the most significant sources of beautifully preserved trilobites in the world.
Fossil & Geological Information:
- Name: Phacops sp.
- Specimen: Trilobite Fossil
- Age: Devonian Period (~419–359 million years ago)
- Location: Morocco
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Trilobita
- Order: Phacopida
- Scale Cube = 1cm – Refer to photo for accurate sizing
- Authenticity: 100% Genuine – Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
What Are Trilobites?
Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods that thrived in ancient oceans for over 270 million years, from the Early Cambrian to the end of the Permian. Their segmented, exoskeletal bodies and wide geographic range make them some of the most iconic and well-known fossils in the world.
Phacops is a genus of trilobite from the order Phacopida, known for:
- Large, bulbous compound eyes made of calcite
- Well-defined segmentation and ridged thorax
- Defensive enrolment behavior (some fossils are found curled in a ball)
These trilobites inhabited warm, shallow seas and were likely scavengers or bottom-feeders, using their keen vision to detect prey and predators alike. The Moroccan Phacops fossils are often found in Devonian limestone, offering exceptional three-dimensional preservation.
Why Choose This Fossil?
- Scientific significance: Phacops is a widely studied genus and helps illustrate arthropod evolution
- Educational value: A fantastic teaching aid for paleontology or evolutionary biology
- Display ready: Naturally preserved with great surface detail and clear segmentation
- Collector quality: Perfect for both amateur and professional fossil enthusiasts
Key Features:
- Genuine Phacops trilobite fossil from the Devonian of Morocco
- Sourced from a world-renowned fossil locality
- Distinct eye and body features typical of Phacops species
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
- Exact specimen pictured – professionally photographed and hand-selected
- Scale cube = 1cm – see image for accurate size reference
- Colour may vary depending on lighting and screen/device settings
- Some fossils may be gently propped for photography clarity
- Once this specimen is sold, the listing will be updated with a new item and photo, which may alter your eBay purchase history view. We suggest screenshotting the image at time of purchase for reference
ACTUAL AS SEEN: You will receive the exact fossil specimen shown in the photographs. We maintain an archive of every image we post, so feel free to contact us with any post-purchase inquiries regarding identification or verification.
Bring home a beautifully preserved piece of prehistoric life with this authentic Phacops trilobite fossil—an extraordinary marine survivor from Earth’s ancient seas, over 360 million years in age.
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