Trilobites: Witnesses of the Dawn of Life Fossil Trilobite Austerops sp. – Middle Devonian, Morocco - Height: 93 mm - Width: 79 mm- 334 g
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Fossil trilobite of the genus Austerops sp. from the Middle Devonian, Djebel Issoumour, Morocco, on original matrix, dimensions 93 × 79 × 40 mm, weight 334 g.
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Trilobite belongs to the genus Austerops, one of the most well-known representatives of the order Phacopida, which lived about 390 million years ago during the Middle Devonian. The specimen comes from the famous fossiliferous formations of Djebel Issoumour, located near Alnif in the southeastern region of Morocco.
During that period, this area was covered by the warm waters of the Rheic Ocean, with ideal conditions for fossilization: fine sediments, low oxygen concentrations, and rapid burial.
Austerops is distinguished by its robust and slightly granular exoskeleton, broad and rounded glabella, and well-developed schizocral eyes composed of individually arranged lenses, which provided an extremely precise vision.
The body structure, with a segmented thorax and well-defined pygidium, suggests an active benthic lifestyle on the seabed.
The specimen is complete and beautifully preserved, with morphological details such as the thoracic ridges, the granulation of the cuticle, and the cephalic shape clearly visible.
The natural coloration varies between brown, reddish tones, and lighter shades, highlighted by professional preparation that has preserved the original surface of the fossil.
Age: Middle Devonian (~390 million years ago)
Genus: Austerops sp.
Order: Phacopida
Origin: Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco
Measurement of the trilobite (without matrix): 62 mm.
Condition: Authentic specimen on original matrix.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateTrilobite belongs to the genus Austerops, one of the most well-known representatives of the order Phacopida, which lived about 390 million years ago during the Middle Devonian. The specimen comes from the famous fossiliferous formations of Djebel Issoumour, located near Alnif in the southeastern region of Morocco.
During that period, this area was covered by the warm waters of the Rheic Ocean, with ideal conditions for fossilization: fine sediments, low oxygen concentrations, and rapid burial.
Austerops is distinguished by its robust and slightly granular exoskeleton, broad and rounded glabella, and well-developed schizocral eyes composed of individually arranged lenses, which provided an extremely precise vision.
The body structure, with a segmented thorax and well-defined pygidium, suggests an active benthic lifestyle on the seabed.
The specimen is complete and beautifully preserved, with morphological details such as the thoracic ridges, the granulation of the cuticle, and the cephalic shape clearly visible.
The natural coloration varies between brown, reddish tones, and lighter shades, highlighted by professional preparation that has preserved the original surface of the fossil.
Age: Middle Devonian (~390 million years ago)
Genus: Austerops sp.
Order: Phacopida
Origin: Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco
Measurement of the trilobite (without matrix): 62 mm.
Condition: Authentic specimen on original matrix.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Main Mineral
Trilobites: Witnesses of the Dawn of Life
Mineral Form
Fossil Trilobite Austerops sp. – Middle Devonian, Morocco
Weight
334 g
Country of Origin
Djebel Issoumour - Morocco
Height
93 mm
Width
79 mm
Depth
40 mm
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