Ordovician Period (~470 million years ago) | Zagora, Morocco
This impressive Megistaspis hammondi trilobite is a rare and finely preserved fossil from the famous Fezouata Formation near Zagora, Morocco — one of the world’s most important Ordovician fossil localities. Weighing 4 kilograms, it captures the early evolution of complex marine life in striking detail.
With its broad cephalon, sweeping genal spines, and pronounced axial lobe, Megistaspis stands out as a defining genus of the Ordovician seas. The specimen remains embedded in its natural matrix and has been professionally prepared to highlight its powerful structure and exceptional preservation.
Features: • Species: Megistaspis hammondi • Geological period: Ordovician (~470 Mya) • Origin: Fezouata Formation, Zagora, Morocco • Large, heavy specimen with strong anatomical detail • Weight: 4 kg
Condition: 100% authentic fossil, preserved in natural matrix and expertly prepared
