Kettneraspis Odontopleurid Moroccan Trilobite

Kettneraspis sp

Trilobites Order Lichida, Family Odontopleuridae

Geological Time: Middle Devonian

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 20 mm long by 18 mm wide (with spines) on a 70 mm by 70 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Tafroute, Morocco

Fossil Code: 14115

Price: $135.00


Kettneraspis Odontopleurid Moroccan TrilobiteDescription: Fine example of the genus, this is a member of the genus Kettneraspis. While some prefer Kettnersapis over Leonaspis based upon the pygidial spines, it is definitely a desirable member of the taxon. This one possesses a distinctive set of axial nodes, something not seen on most specimens. In fact they are much like that of Kettneraspis williamsi from the Devonian of Oklahoma, albeit somewhat less pronounced. See my other offerings for Kettneraspis prepared by the incomparable Bob Carroll.

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