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Hollardops & Diademaproetus Trilobite Association - Ofaten, Morocco
This is a natural association of two different types of trilobites quarried near Ofaten, Morocco. The larger specimen is 1.75" long and is of the species Hollardops mesocristata and the smaller one is a partially enrolled Diademaproetus. The surrounding limestone has been nicely sculpted to create an aesthetic, free-standing display. There is about 3-4% shell restoration along repair cracks.
About Trilobites
Trilobites are an extinct class of marine arthropods that thrived for nearly 270 million years, from the early Cambrian to the end of the Permian period (around 521 to 252 million years ago). They are one of the most successful and diverse groups in the history of life, with over 25,000 described species spanning a wide range of sizes, shapes, and ecological niches. Known for their distinctive, segmented exoskeletons, trilobites provide invaluable insights into the evolutionary history of arthropods and the dynamics of ancient marine ecosystems.
Trilobites are an extinct class of marine arthropods that thrived for nearly 270 million years, from the early Cambrian to the end of the Permian period (around 521 to 252 million years ago). They are one of the most successful and diverse groups in the history of life, with over 25,000 described species spanning a wide range of sizes, shapes, and ecological niches. Known for their distinctive, segmented exoskeletons, trilobites provide invaluable insights into the evolutionary history of arthropods and the dynamics of ancient marine ecosystems.
SPECIES
Hollardops mesocristata & Diademaproetus antatlasius
LOCATION
Ofaten, Morocco
FORMATION
El Otfal Formation
SIZE
Hollardops 1.75", Diademaproetus 1"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#87945
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