Bohemoharpes (?) sp.
Trilobites Order Harpetida, Family Harpetidae
Geological Time: Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): 23 mm long by 20 mm wide on a 35 by 60 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Laatchana, Morocco
Fossil Code: 03025
Price: $425.00
 Description:
Elegant example of a member of the newly-erected (2002) Order Harpetida,
with many fine details present. This one is thought to be a member
of the genus Bohemoharpes by one of the foremost US trilobite collectors.
Whatever the correct taxonomy, this is a rare member of the Harpetidae
I have only been able to obtain once before. 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
quite prone, somewhat unusual for the Harpetidae. The rich dark exoskeleton
is well-contrasted to the white matrix block, showing this fine example
to best advantage atop its pedestal. |
