Coltraenia oufatenensis
Trilobites Order Phacopida, Superfamily Acastoidea - Formerly called Treveropyge
Geologic Age: Middle Devonian
Size: (25.4mm=1 inch): 58 mm long by 33 mm wide on a 40 by 80 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Oufaten, Alnif, Morocco
Code: MT356
Price: $125.00 - sold
 Description:
Elegant example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Superfamily Acastoidea
with many fine details present. While most frequently known in the
trade as “Treveropyge”, this one is actually called Coltraenia.
The most diagnostic features of this taxon are the high “eye-towers”.
Notice the many exceptional eye facets present on this specimen. The
“wrap around” eyes gave a good panoramic view of the trilobite’s
environment, allowing it to keep alert for predator and prey alike.
Since fish had recently evolved true jaws, any advantage a prey species
could derive would place it at an advantage. |
