Natural Fossilized Trilobite in Host Rock

Description

This is a nice fossilized Trilobite in host rock from Morocco which is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Trilobites are the most diverse group of extinct animals preserved in the fossil record. Nine orders of trilobite are recognized, into which 15,000+ species are placed. Trilobites are remarkable, hard-shelled, segmented creatures that existed over 300 million years ago in the Earth's ancient seas. They went extinct before dinosaurs even came into existence, and are one of the key signature creatures of the Paleozoic Era, the first era to exhibit a proliferation of the complex life-forms that established the foundation of life as it is today. Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, trilobites are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth), and are found in the rocks of all continents. These are priced as an entry level fossil, will average 45 gram in weight and 50 mm x 40 mm x 30 mm in size. Have a look as we are constantly adding more to our selection. These are listed in bulk and the picture is considered indicative of the item you will receive.