Giant Invertebrate Fossils Unearthed South Morocco

An international research team led by the University of Exeter recently revealed the discovery of a new fossil site in Taichoute’s desert near Zagora (South East Morocco), showing enormous arthropods dating back 470 million years.
The team said that the fossil site includes shrimps, insects, and spiders. More research is needed to analyze these fragments, but based on previously documented specimens, the huge arthropods could measure up to 2 meters.
The site and its fossil record are considerably distinct from other previously investigated Fezouata Shale sites located 80 kilometers away.
They assert that Taichoute (which is part of the larger “Fezouata Biota”) opens up new paths for paleontological and ecological research.
The latest study described the discovery of Taichoute fossils, which are preserved in layers that are a few million years younger than those from the Zagora area and are dominated by enormous arthropods.