Scotoharpes sp
Trilobites Order Harpetida, Family Harpetidae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 40 mm long by 25 mm wide on a 60 by 60 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Boudib , Morocco
Code: MT360
Price: $285.00
 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. |
