Diminutive Lobopyge Trilobite from Morocco

Lobopyge sp.

Trilobites Order Lichida, Family Lichidae

Geological Time: Lower Devonian

Size: (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 18 mm long (if straight) by 17 mm wide on a 55 by 90 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Laatchana, Alnif, Morocco

Code: 05019

Price: $165.00


Lobopyge Trilobite from MoroccoDescription: 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. 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.

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