Zilchovaspis rugosa
Trilobites Order Phacopida, Family Dalmanitidae - formerly called Odontochile
Age: Middle Devonian, Laatchana
Size: (25.4mm=1 inch): 47 mm long by 28 mm wide and 47 mm long by 26 mm wide on a 130 by 95 mm matrix
Location: Alnif, Morocco
Code: MT250
Price: $245.00 - sold
 Description:
An elegant pair of examples of a member of the Order Phacopida, Family
Dalmanitidae with many fine details present. While most frequently
known in the trade as "Odontochile", this one is actually
Zilchovaspis. The most diagnostic features of this taxon are the parabolic
cephalon and pygidial spine. Odontochile has a more circular cephalic
outline, and a shorter, broadly-based pygidial spine. Both genera
bear a strong resemblance to the contemporary genus Huntonia from
the Devonian of Oklahoma. Notice the many good eye facets present
on these specimens. This is a NATURAL double, NOT a composite, and
as such is a very uncommon offering. |
