Kolihapeltis rabatensis
Trilobites Order Corynexochida, Family Styginidae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 75 mm long (curve measure), 48 mm across (with spines). Matrix: 70 mm by 80 mm
Fossil Site: Aatchana, Morocco
Code: 13080
Price: Sold
 Description:
A member of the Order Corynexochida, Family Styginidae from the
Middle Devonian deposits of Aatchana, Morocco, this is a member
of the genus Kolihapeltis. The dramatic occipital spines make
this one easily distinguishable from other members of its family.
With the advent of a reliable source of electricity in Morocco,
the quality of preparation has improved dramatically over the
past few years. This one took a great deal of effort to prepare
the genal, pleural, and scimitar-shaped occipital spines free
of matrix. While I used to refer to trilobites prepared in a
mode similar to this as flying, I feel a new term is warranted
by the preparation now coming into vogue. This specimen is truly
stunning when viewed from any aspect, and is destined to become
the cornerstone of any collection, public or private. For those
who wish to acquire an example of this stunning taxon but are
unwilling to pay the price for perfection, see my other offerings
for a Kolihapeltis in
which only the occipital spines are prepared free of matrix. |
