Unusual Short - Spined Cyphaspis Moroccan Trilobite

Cyphaspis sp.

(Trilobites) Order Proetida, Family Otarionidae

Geological Time: Devonian

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 28 mm long by 25 mm wide (with spines) on a 75 by 100 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Oufaten, Morocco

Code: 12005

Price: $150.00

Cyphaspis Moroccan TrilobiteDescription: Unusual example of a member of the Order Proetida, Family Otarionidae with many fine details present. While most frequently known in the trade as “Otarion”, this one is actually a member of the genus Cyphaspis. The most diagnostic features of this taxon are the high stalked eyes, elongated spines, and granulose bulbous cephalon. This one has been prepared in such a way that matrix has been left beneath each spine as protection.

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