Scabriscutellum furciferum
Trilobites Order Corynexochida, Family Thysanopeltidae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 32 mm long and 21 mm wide on a 60 mm by 75 mm matrix base
Fossil Site: Hamar Laghdad Formation, Alnif, Morocco
Fossil Code: 10010
Price: $135.00 - sold
 Description:
This trilobite is a member of the Order Corynexochida, Family Thysanopeltidae
known is Scabriscutellum furciferum. It is distinguished by lack of
fringing pygidial spines from Thysanopeltis, and from Scutellum by
the ribbing of the pygidium. This fine example was preserved in a
dramatic contraflexed position, making for a fine display of its many
features. Note the many fine eye facets present, particularly in the
right eye. |
