Unusual Morocconites Trilobite

Morroconites malladoides

(Trilobites)Order Phacopida, Family Phacopidae

Geological Time: Middle Devonian

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 77 mm long by 28 mm wide on a 60 by 55 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Oufaten, Morocco

Fossil Code: MT369

Price: $275.00 - sold

Morocconites Moroccan TrilobiteDescription: Elegant example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Family Phacopidae with many fine details present. The most diagnostic feature of this taxon is the “Pinocchio” upturned rostrum, seen here prepared entirely free of matrix. The rich dark exoskeleton is well-contrasted to the light-colored matrix block. Note the many fine eye facets present on this fine specimen.

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