This is a genuine Diacalymene trilobite fossil from the Ktaoua Formation, Ashgillian, Ordovician period, discovered in Alnid, Morocco. Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods that thrived for over 270 million years. Diacalymene is a well-known genus with a distinctive, streamlined shape and fine segmentation, making it a desirable specimen for collectors.

This fossil is well-preserved, showcasing clear details of the exoskeleton, thoracic segments, and cephalon. Moroccan trilobites are among the best-preserved in the world, and this specimen is no exception.

Key Features:

• Authentic Diacalymene trilobite fossil
• Age: Approximately 443-445 million years old (Ordovician)
• Origin: Ktaoua Formation, Alnid, Morocco
• Well-preserved with detailed segmentation and exoskeletal features
• From the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest ammonite and fossil collections in the world
• 100 percent genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule Squares = 1cm – Please see photos for full sizing.

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