Metacanthina issoumourensis
Trilobites Order Phacopida, Family Asteropyginae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4mm=1 inch): 47 mm long by 28 mm wide on a 70 by 65 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Oufaten, Morocco
Fossil Code: 06042
Price: $275.00 - sold
 Description:
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.
This one has been known variously as “Asteropyge” and
as “Kayserops” .The rich dark brown exoskeleton is well
contrasted to the beige matrix block. This one has been prepared in
what is termed the “flying” pose, a most labor-intensive
technique that makes for a dramatic display piece. |
