Exceptionally Preserved Trilobite Fossils Unveiled in Morocco

Newly discovered fossils provide unprecedented 3D details of 500-million-year-old marine arthropods.

Scientists discovered the fossils in Morocco's High Atlas mountain range, dating back to the Cambrian period.
The trilobites were preserved in volcanic ash, revealing both hard exoskeletons and soft tissues.
CT scanning and computer modeling created detailed 3D images of the trilobites' anatomy.
Findings include previously unknown features like an additional pair of feeding appendages and a fleshy mouth lobe.
The research offers new insights into the evolution and biology of these ancient creatures.