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Hexagonia Coral Fossil Middle Devonian Assa Zag Morocco Genuine Specimen

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

Discover the beauty of ancient marine ecosystems with this authentic Hexagonia Coral Fossil, dating from the Middle Devonian period and found in the fossil-rich region of Assa Zag, Morocco. This well-preserved specimen captures the structure of prehistoric reef-building corals, offering a rare glimpse into ocean life from over 390 million years ago.

Hexagonia is a genus of rugose (horn) corals, which were solitary or colonial marine animals that built reef structures during the Paleozoic Era. These corals had a hard, calcareous exoskeleton and lived in warm, shallow seas. This specimen features the classic hexagonal polyp structures, indicative of colonial growth, and has been preserved in remarkable detail within limestone deposits of the Devonian seabed.

The Assa Zag region in Morocco is well-known for yielding high-quality fossils from multiple geological time periods. The Devonian strata here provide a window into one of the most biologically diverse marine periods in Earth’s history, known as the “Age of Fishes.” Fossils from this region are highly collectible and valuable for educational and display purposes.

This is a carefully selected, one-of-a-kind specimen, and the exact fossil shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. A 1cm scale cube or rule squares is included in the images for accurate size reference—please refer to the photos for full dimensions.

Each fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing scientific accuracy and ethical sourcing.

Why Choose This Fossil? ✔️ Authentic Hexagonia Coral Fossil from Assa Zag, Morocco

✔️ Middle Devonian Period – Approx. 390 Million Years Old

✔️ Well-Preserved Colonial Rugose Coral Structure

✔️ Perfect for Collectors, Educators & Natural History Enthusiasts

✔️ 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

✔️ Exact Fossil Shown – No Substitutes

✔️ Fast & Secure Shipping

Bring a piece of ancient reef history into your collection—order this Hexagonia Coral Fossil today!

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Product Identification

This listing presents a Hexagonia Coral Fossil identified as Middle Devonian and associated with Assa Zag, Morocco. Hexagonia is a fossil coral genus, making this an appealing addition for collectors interested in palaeontology, ancient marine life and Devonian geology. The supplied identification connects the specimen with a significant period in Earth history when marine ecosystems were widespread and coral communities contributed to the development of seafloor habitats

Geological Context

The Middle Devonian was a geological interval within the Devonian Period, an era commonly associated with extensive marine environments and the diversification of reef-building organisms. Fossil corals from this time are valued because they preserve evidence of ancient colonial life and the structure of marine communities that existed long before the modern world.

As a fossil coral, Hexagonia represents the mineralised remains of an organism that lived in a marine setting. Coral fossils are especially interesting to collectors because their skeletal architecture can retain repeated growth patterns, cellular structures and geometric forms created during life. These features provide a direct connection between the display piece and the biology of an extinct marine ecosystem.

Locality

The specimen is associated with Assa Zag, Morocco. Moroccan fossils are widely collected for their geological interest and for the range of palaeontological material found across the country. The stated locality gives this fossil a clear geographical context for cataloguing, display and educational study.

Collector and Display Appeal

A Hexagonia coral fossil is suitable for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, classroom collections, natural history displays and anyone interested in the Devonian Period. Its identification as Middle Devonian makes it useful for illustrating how fossil specimens can be organised by geological age and locality. It can be displayed as a standalone natural-history object or placed alongside other coral, marine fossil and Devonian examples to create a broader educational collection.

The specimen also offers an accessible way to explore the relationship between palaeontology and geology. Rather than being only a decorative natural object, a fossil coral can encourage study of ancient marine environments, fossilisation, extinction and the long-term development of life on Earth. It is a thoughtful choice for collectors who appreciate labelled geological material with a defined identification and locality.

Certificate and Photography

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

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Sizing

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please refer to the images for the complete visual presentation and scale information before purchasing. The photographs are intended to show the specimen offered in this listing, including its overall appearance and presentation.

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