Paralejurus cf. hamlagdadicus
(Trilobites) Order Corynexochida, Family Thysanopeltidae
Geological Time: Devonian
Size: Inches (25.4mm=1 inch): 39 mm long by 21 mm wide on a 75 by 73 mm matrix.
Fossil Site: Ofaten, Alnif, Morocco
Fossil Code: MT218
Price: $85.00 - sold
 Description:
An example of a member of the Order Corynexochida, Family Thysanopeltidae
known in the trade as Paralejurus Type B with many fine details present.
The most diagnostic features of this taxon are the sharp genal spines
and the distinctive squared-off cephalon with fine terrace lines.
The more common Paralejurus dormitzieri has a rounded cephalon with
much reduced genals. Preservation is excellent; even some of the fine
eye factes are present. The streamlined shape of this trilobite is
thought to have aided it in burrowing through the seafloor in search
of a meal. |
