540-250 million years old
Trilobites, together with the ammonites and dinosaurs, are undoubtedly among the most famous fossils. Fossil trilobites are some of the most common fossils found in the rock record, and they can be found on every continent on Earth. They are especially abundant in the fossil record from the Paleozoic Era. Fossils of trilobites can range in size from just a few millimeters to over two feet in length, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
One of the most interesting aspects of fossil trilobites is their diversity. There are over 20,000 known species of trilobites, each with unique adaptations to their environment. Some trilobites had spines on their exoskeleton that served as protection from predators. Other trilobites had eyes that were so large that they could see 360 degrees around their body. Some trilobites even had complex facial structures that allowed them to filter food from the water.
The study of fossil trilobites has contributed greatly to our understanding of the evolution of life on Earth. Trilobites were some of the first animals to develop complex eyes, and their fossils have provided us with valuable insights into the evolution of vision. They also had a major impact on the evolution of other arthropods, including insects, spiders, and crustaceans.
In our webshop, you can buy variety of fossil trilobites. We sell very small fossil trilobites, only a few mm in size, that lived at the bottom of the sea. But also fossil trilobites of a few tens of centimeters. The fossil trilobites we sell come from Morocco (Alnif, unofficial trilobite capital), China and America. So, if you want to own your own trilobite, you are on the right place.
