Kayserops tamnrherta
Trilobites Order Phacopida, Subfamily Asteropyginae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 39 mm long (curve measure) by 19 mm wide at spine tips on a 35 mm by 25 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Foum Ziguid, Morocco
Code: 14071
Price: Sold
 Description:
An elegant example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Subfamily
Asteropyginae with many fine details present. Notice the fine eye
facets present on this specimen. The Asteropyginae recently have
undergone revision. The trilobite called “Kayserops’ in
the fossil trade is actually Metacanthina issoumourensis, a far
more commonly-available member of the Asteropyginae. This specimen
has been named Kayserops tamnrherta by Chatterton et al, with the
species name derived from the Berber name for a small black and
white desert bird.
Reference: Paleontographica Canadiana, No 25, 2006 pp 28-30. |
