Overview

• The fossils, over 500 million years old, were found in the High Atlas of Morocco.
• These trilobites were preserved in volcanic ash, similar to the preservation seen in Pompeii.
• CT scans revealed previously unseen anatomical features, including digestive systems and mouthparts.
• The discovery challenges previous assumptions about trilobite anatomy and feeding mechanisms.
• Researchers suggest volcanic ash deposits could be a valuable source for finding exceptionally preserved fossils.