Trilobite - Fossilised animal - Asaphus





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Asaphus sp., trilobite specimen from the Ordovician period, from Morocco, no restoration performed and in natural condition.
Description from the seller
Scientific Name:
Asaphus sp.
(Ordovician Trilobites)
Location:
Drâa‑Tafilalet Region, Zagora Province, Morocco
Phase:
Ordovician
Size:
- Complete slab: 18 cm
- Each trilobite: about 4–5 cm
Fossil description:
A stunning mortality plate with two trilobites of the genus Asaphus, completely natural and exceptionally well preserved. This type of piece, where several specimens are fossilized together, is highly valued for its scientific and aesthetic merit, as it captures a real moment from the Ordovician marine past.
Each trilobite, 4–5 cm, preserves a clear morphology, with cephalon, thorax and pygidium well defined. The slab, 18 cm, shows a stable and homogeneous matrix that enhances the presence of both specimens.
Originating from the fossil region of Drâa‑Tafilalet (Zagora), one of the richest trilobite areas in Morocco, this piece stands out for its naturalness, visual balance and excellent state of preservation.
An ideal piece for collectors seeking authentic, aesthetic fossils with presence.
Restoration:
None – completely natural piece
ref: 2924
Seller's Story
Scientific Name:
Asaphus sp.
(Ordovician Trilobites)
Location:
Drâa‑Tafilalet Region, Zagora Province, Morocco
Phase:
Ordovician
Size:
- Complete slab: 18 cm
- Each trilobite: about 4–5 cm
Fossil description:
A stunning mortality plate with two trilobites of the genus Asaphus, completely natural and exceptionally well preserved. This type of piece, where several specimens are fossilized together, is highly valued for its scientific and aesthetic merit, as it captures a real moment from the Ordovician marine past.
Each trilobite, 4–5 cm, preserves a clear morphology, with cephalon, thorax and pygidium well defined. The slab, 18 cm, shows a stable and homogeneous matrix that enhances the presence of both specimens.
Originating from the fossil region of Drâa‑Tafilalet (Zagora), one of the richest trilobite areas in Morocco, this piece stands out for its naturalness, visual balance and excellent state of preservation.
An ideal piece for collectors seeking authentic, aesthetic fossils with presence.
Restoration:
None – completely natural piece
ref: 2924

