Trilobite on Rock – Small (2–2.5 cm)

Trilobite in Matrix – Small (2–2.5 cm)

Discover a special piece of prehistory with this small fossil trilobite from Morocco, carefully prepared from the original rock. The dark fossil forms a beautiful contrast with the natural grey tones of the stone, making the characteristic body segments clearly visible.

Trilobites were remarkable arthropods that inhabited the oceans hundreds of millions of years ago, long before the first dinosaurs appeared. Their distinctive segmented body and hard exoskeleton make them one of the most recognizable groups of animals from prehistory.

These small trilobites measure approximately 2 to 2.5 cm in length and about 1 to 1.5 cm in width. The surrounding rock has been carefully removed to reveal the fossil, while part of the original stone has been preserved.

Each trilobite has its own natural shape and state of preservation. The combination of the dark fossil and the grey matrix makes each specimen a special natural history collectible.

Product features

• Fossil: Trilobite

• Scientific classification: Trilobita

• Origin: Morocco

• Geological era: Paleozoic (exact period unknown)

• Trilobite length: approximately 2–2.5 cm

• Trilobite width: approximately 1–1.5 cm

• Rock: Grey sedimentary rock, presumably limestone

• Preparation: Prepared from the matrix

• Quantity: 1 specimen including rock

Please note: You will receive one randomly selected trilobite in the original rock. As these are natural fossils, their shape, dimensions, and state of preservation may vary. The size and shape of the rock may also vary. The images show examples from our collection.

A special collectible, an original gift, and a beautiful addition to any natural history collection.