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Paralejurus A Grade Fossil Trilobite Devonian Laatchana Hamar Laghdad Morocco Genuine Specimen with COA Ethically Prepared
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Paralejurus A Grade Fossil Trilobite Devonian Laatchana Hamar Laghdad Morocco Genuine Specimen with COA Ethically Prepared

£180.00

Authentic Paralejurus Trilobite Fossil – Morocco

This listing offers a finely preserved Paralejurus trilobite fossil, graded A for quality and authenticity. It originates from the Devonian strata of Laatchana, Hamar Laghdad, Morocco, one of the most important fossil localities in North Africa. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube included in the photographs for accurate size reference. Every fossil is guaranteed to be 100% genuine and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

The trilobite has been expertly prepared by a highly skilled Moroccan fossil preparer with many years of experience, ensuring maximum detail is revealed while preserving the fossil’s natural form. By choosing this fossil, you are also supporting ethical and sustainable fossil collection practices, providing fair compensation to local families, and ensuring responsible handling of natural heritage.

Geological Context – Hamar Laghdad, Morocco

The Hamar Laghdad region of Morocco is world-renowned for its rich fossil deposits, particularly from the Devonian Period (approx. 419–359 million years ago). This area preserves ancient seabeds that were once part of a shallow tropical ocean, teeming with marine life including trilobites, brachiopods, ammonoids, corals, and early fishes.

The locality of Laatchana within Hamar Laghdad is especially famous for producing high-quality trilobites such as Paralejurus. The fine sediments and stable depositional environment provided exceptional conditions for fossilisation, allowing for the preservation of fine anatomical features in exquisite three-dimensional detail.

The Trilobite – Paralejurus

Paralejurus is a genus of trilobites belonging to the order Proetida and family Proetidae. It is highly recognisable for its smooth, streamlined body form, making it distinct from many of the spiny and heavily ornamented trilobites of Morocco. Paralejurus trilobites represent a later evolutionary branch of trilobites that survived well into the Devonian, adapting successfully to seafloor environments.

Notable characteristics of Paralejurus include:

  • Elongated, oval-shaped body, providing a streamlined profile.
  • Smooth cephalon (head shield) with a broad glabella.
  • Thoracic segments with subtle articulation, often preserved in fine detail.
  • Well-rounded pygidium (tail shield), giving the trilobite a compact and symmetrical appearance.
  • Minimal spination, contrasting with other Devonian trilobites, suggesting adaptations for burrowing or a low-profile lifestyle on the seafloor.

Morphological Features of the Specimen

This A-grade specimen shows:

  • Complete body articulation, including cephalon, thorax, and pygidium.
  • Smooth exoskeleton preservation, characteristic of Paralejurus.
  • Fine surface details, including subtle ridges and natural contours.
  • Three-dimensional relief, making the fossil visually striking.
  • Expertly prepared form, revealing both scientific details and aesthetic beauty.

Scientific and Collectible Importance

Paralejurus trilobites are highly valued by collectors for their elegance, rarity, and scientific importance. Their streamlined morphology provides important insights into trilobite evolution and ecology during the Devonian seas. Unlike spiny trilobites such as Leonaspis or Drotops, Paralejurus represents a different ecological niche, likely adapted for life close to or partially within the sediment.

For collectors, this specimen represents a perfect balance of display quality and scientific significance. Its smooth, symmetrical form makes it an ideal showcase fossil, while its provenance from the Hamar Laghdad region ensures its place among the most desirable Moroccan trilobites.

Key Details of this Specimen

  • Species: Paralejurus sp. (Proetid 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 trusted Moroccan specialist
  • Exact Fossil: The photographed specimen is the one you will receive
  • Sizing: Please refer to photographs with 1cm scale cube for accurate measurements

This remarkable Paralejurus trilobite fossil combines excellent preservation, ethical preparation, and scientific value, making it a superb addition to any fossil collection.

 

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Authentic Paralejurus Trilobite Fossil – Morocco

This listing offers a finely preserved Paralejurus trilobite fossil, graded A for quality and authenticity. It originates from the Devonian strata of Laatchana, Hamar Laghdad, Morocco, one of the most important fossil localities in North Africa. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube included in the photographs for accurate size reference. Every fossil is guaranteed to be 100% genuine and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

The trilobite has been expertly prepared by a highly skilled Moroccan fossil preparer with many years of experience, ensuring maximum detail is revealed while preserving the fossil’s natural form. By choosing this fossil, you are also supporting ethical and sustainable fossil collection practices, providing fair compensation to local families, and ensuring responsible handling of natural heritage.

Geological Context – Hamar Laghdad, Morocco

The Hamar Laghdad region of Morocco is world-renowned for its rich fossil deposits, particularly from the Devonian Period (approx. 419–359 million years ago). This area preserves ancient seabeds that were once part of a shallow tropical ocean, teeming with marine life including trilobites, brachiopods, ammonoids, corals, and early fishes.

The locality of Laatchana within Hamar Laghdad is especially famous for producing high-quality trilobites such as Paralejurus. The fine sediments and stable depositional environment provided exceptional conditions for fossilisation, allowing for the preservation of fine anatomical features in exquisite three-dimensional detail.

The Trilobite – Paralejurus

Paralejurus is a genus of trilobites belonging to the order Proetida and family Proetidae. It is highly recognisable for its smooth, streamlined body form, making it distinct from many of the spiny and heavily ornamented trilobites of Morocco. Paralejurus trilobites represent a later evolutionary branch of trilobites that survived well into the Devonian, adapting successfully to seafloor environments.

Notable characteristics of Paralejurus include:

  • Elongated, oval-shaped body, providing a streamlined profile.
  • Smooth cephalon (head shield) with a broad glabella.
  • Thoracic segments with subtle articulation, often preserved in fine detail.
  • Well-rounded pygidium (tail shield), giving the trilobite a compact and symmetrical appearance.
  • Minimal spination, contrasting with other Devonian trilobites, suggesting adaptations for burrowing or a low-profile lifestyle on the seafloor.

Morphological Features of the Specimen

This A-grade specimen shows:

  • Complete body articulation, including cephalon, thorax, and pygidium.
  • Smooth exoskeleton preservation, characteristic of Paralejurus.
  • Fine surface details, including subtle ridges and natural contours.
  • Three-dimensional relief, making the fossil visually striking.
  • Expertly prepared form, revealing both scientific details and aesthetic beauty.

Scientific and Collectible Importance

Paralejurus trilobites are highly valued by collectors for their elegance, rarity, and scientific importance. Their streamlined morphology provides important insights into trilobite evolution and ecology during the Devonian seas. Unlike spiny trilobites such as Leonaspis or Drotops, Paralejurus represents a different ecological niche, likely adapted for life close to or partially within the sediment.

For collectors, this specimen represents a perfect balance of display quality and scientific significance. Its smooth, symmetrical form makes it an ideal showcase fossil, while its provenance from the Hamar Laghdad region ensures its place among the most desirable Moroccan trilobites.

Key Details of this Specimen

  • Species: Paralejurus sp. (Proetid 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 trusted Moroccan specialist
  • Exact Fossil: The photographed specimen is the one you will receive
  • Sizing: Please refer to photographs with 1cm scale cube for accurate measurements

This remarkable Paralejurus trilobite fossil combines excellent preservation, ethical preparation, and scientific value, making it a superb 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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