{"product_id":"austerops-trilobite-fossil-middle-devonian-eifelian-bou-tchrafine-formation-jorf-morocco","title":"Austerops Trilobite Fossil – Middle Devonian (Eifelian) | Bou Tchrafine Formation, Jorf, Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb cluster of fossil trilobites, \u003cem\u003eAusterops\u003c\/em\u003e sp., from the Middle Devonian (Eifelian Stage) Bou Tchrafine Formation, Jorf, Morocco. This specimen dates to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e390–393 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the warm, shallow tropical seas that once covered the Anti-Atlas region of North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAusterops\u003c\/em\u003e is a phacopid trilobite celebrated among collectors for its striking schizochroal compound eyes — a complex optical system unique to phacopid trilobites, with individual lenses clearly visible under magnification. The genus is endemic to the Devonian of Morocco and is one of the most visually impressive trilobites available to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bou Tchrafine Formation at Jorf is a well-regarded Devonian fossil locality producing phacopid trilobites of excellent quality. A bold, characterful specimen that commands attention in any display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAusterops\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Devonian, Eifelian Stage (~390–393 million years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bou Tchrafine Formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jorf, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil, natural preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MILBO LAGS Jewellery and Gems and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53066812752192,"sku":"53066812752192","price":480.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4238\/5472\/files\/20260825_193357.jpg?v=1787653128","url":"https:\/\/milbolags.myshopify.com\/products\/austerops-trilobite-fossil-middle-devonian-eifelian-bou-tchrafine-formation-jorf-morocco","provider":"MILBO LAGS Jewellery and Gems and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}