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
 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. 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. |
