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Rare asaphus trilobite fossil – ordovician – atlas mountains, morocco
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Rare asaphus trilobite fossil – ordovician – atlas mountains, morocco

£18.00

This listing features a genuine Asaphus trilobite fossil, dating back to the Ordovician period (~470 million years ago). This well-preserved specimen was discovered in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco, a region renowned for its exceptional trilobite fossils.

Asaphus is a genus of trilobites known for its semi-circular cephalon (head), large glabella, and distinct thoracic segments. These trilobites thrived in ancient marine environments, playing a significant role in the Ordovician ecosystem.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Asaphus sp.
  • Fossil Type: Trilobite
  • Geological Period: Ordovician (~470 million years ago)
  • Location: Atlas Mountains, Morocco
  • Size: See scale reference in photos
  • Preservation: Well-defined cephalon, thoracic segments, and pygidium

Key Features:

✔ Authentic and well-preserved Ordovician trilobite fossil

✔ Distinctive Asaphid features – ideal for display or study

✔ Perfect for collectors, educators, and researchers

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photos is the exact one you will receive.

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Trilobites were one of the most diverse and successful arthropod groups, existing for over 270 million years. Asaphus trilobites are particularly well-known for their well-developed visual systems, which evolved to help them detect predators in ancient seafloor environments.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil is part of the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious fossil collections in the world. We specialise in high-quality, scientifically significant fossils, ensuring each specimen is carefully selected for display, research, and educational purposes.

Own a rare and scientifically significant Asaphus trilobite fossil from Morocco’s renowned Ordovician deposits—an exceptional piece for any collection!

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Description

This listing features a genuine Asaphus trilobite fossil, dating back to the Ordovician period (~470 million years ago). This well-preserved specimen was discovered in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco, a region renowned for its exceptional trilobite fossils.

Asaphus is a genus of trilobites known for its semi-circular cephalon (head), large glabella, and distinct thoracic segments. These trilobites thrived in ancient marine environments, playing a significant role in the Ordovician ecosystem.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Asaphus sp.
  • Fossil Type: Trilobite
  • Geological Period: Ordovician (~470 million years ago)
  • Location: Atlas Mountains, Morocco
  • Size: See scale reference in photos
  • Preservation: Well-defined cephalon, thoracic segments, and pygidium

Key Features:

✔ Authentic and well-preserved Ordovician trilobite fossil

✔ Distinctive Asaphid features – ideal for display or study

✔ Perfect for collectors, educators, and researchers

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photos is the exact one you will receive.

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Trilobites were one of the most diverse and successful arthropod groups, existing for over 270 million years. Asaphus trilobites are particularly well-known for their well-developed visual systems, which evolved to help them detect predators in ancient seafloor environments.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil is part of the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious fossil collections in the world. We specialise in high-quality, scientifically significant fossils, ensuring each specimen is carefully selected for display, research, and educational purposes.

Own a rare and scientifically significant Asaphus trilobite fossil from Morocco’s renowned Ordovician deposits—an exceptional piece for any collection!

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
Era

Ordovician
Origin

Morocco

Ordovician Information

The Ordovician Period (485–443 million years ago) was a time of marine expansion and biodiversity growth, following the Cambrian Explosion. Warm, shallow seas covered much of the continents, supporting trilobites, brachiopods, corals, and the first true reefs. Jawless fish (early vertebrates) diversified, and the first sea scorpions (eurypterids) became dominant predators. On land, the first primitive plants (moss-like bryophytes) began colonizing damp environments. The climate was initially warm, but by the late Ordovician, a major ice age caused a drastic drop in sea levels, triggering the Ordovician-Silurian mass extinction, which wiped out nearly 85% of marine species. Despite this, the period laid the foundation for the rise of more complex ecosystems in the Silurian.

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