Lobopyge sp.
Trilobites Order Lichida, Family Lichidae
Geological Time: Lower Devonian
Size: (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 32 mm long by 20 mm wide on a 70 by 40 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Boulashghal, Alnif, Morocco
Code: 11010
Price: $395.00
 Description:
This is a fine example of a trilobite from the Lower Devonian Laatchana
deposits near Alnif, Morocco. The taxon is a member of the Order
Lichida, Family Lichidae, and is infrequently available. This one
is far larger than most, and is quite pustulose. It is well-positioned
on its limestone matrix base, with the genal and pleural spines
well-displayed against the light-colored matrix. It has a recently-assigned “cousin” in
the Devonian deposits of Oklahoma, Acanthopyge consanguinea
(Bug X) which can be seen in my offerings from the incomparable
preparator
Bob Carroll. For a more typical example of the Moroccan taxon,
please see my other offerings. |
