Metacanthina issoumourensis
Trilobites Order Phacopida, Superfamily Acastoidea, Family Acastidae, Subfamily Asteropyginae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 50 mm long (curve measure) by 23 mm wide on a 35 by 60 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Oufaten, Morocco
Code: MT358
Price: $285.00
 Description:
Elegant example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Subfamily Asteropyginae
with many fine details present. Notice the fine eye facets present
on this specimen. The Asteropyginae recently have undergone revision.
This one has been known variously as “Asteropyge” and
as “Kayserops” .The rich dark brown exoskeleton is
well-contrasted to the beige matrix block. This one has been prepared
in what is termed the “flying” pose, a most labor-intensive
technique that makes for a dramatic display piece. If you are lookinbg
for an even more dramatic freestanding
preparation of this same species, please see my other listings. |
