Name: Scotoharpes sp. Order Harpetida, Family Harpetidae (Trilobites) Formerly Aristoharpes
Age: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): 45 mm long by 28 mm wide on a 80 by 65 mm matrix
Location: Boudib, Morocco
Code: MT278
Price: $265.00 - sold
 Description:
Elegant example of a member of the newly-erected (2002) Order Harpetida, with
many fine details present. Previously, this one was known as Aristoharpes (taxonomy
of trilobites seems to be perpetually in a state of flux). Notice the fine pitting
of the preglabellar ring. This one was well able to stay at the surface of the
seafloor by virtue of the dramatically curving "shield". It has been
prepared to allow for easy viewing of the body which is partially enrolled. The
dramatic cephalic shield has been prepared freestanding, showing this fine example
to best advantage. |
