Ordovician Period, Approx. 470 Million Years Old - Katoua Formation, Erfoud, Morocco
Step back nearly half a billion years with this extraordinary Ordovician fossil ensemble, capturing a rare and visually stunning moment from the ancient sea floor. Preserved together in a single limestone matrix are two trilobite species — Asaphidae sp. and Selenopeltis sp. — alongside a delicate brittle star (Ophiuridae sp.), all frozen in perfect natural harmony.
The contrast between the sturdy form of Asaphidae, the elegant spines of Selenopeltis, and the fine geometry of the brittle star creates a breathtaking composition — a genuine snapshot of early marine life, preserved exactly as it once appeared on the ocean bed.
Features: • Completely natural, multi-species fossil slab from the Ordovician Period (~470 million years old) • Species included: – Asaphidae sp. trilobite – Selenopeltis sp. trilobite – Ophiuridae sp. brittle star • Origin: Katoua Formation, Erfoud, Morocco • All fossils preserved naturally in a single limestone bed • Balanced and detailed display of early marine biodiversity • Dimensions: 64 × 65.5 cm
Condition: Authentic fossils — professionally cleaned and stabilized
